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Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.
What happened
According to BBC News’s source item, Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly, The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.
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- Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddlyBBC News - 2026-05-13T23:08:37+00:00
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