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Why big tech is betting on cute mascots

The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

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According to BBC News’s source item, Why big tech is betting on cute mascots, The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

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Why big tech is betting on cute mascotsBBC News - 2026-05-13T23:08:37+00:00

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