Mascot

One of the crucial parts of Android's identity is the Android robot, which people refer to as the bugdroid. Back in September, Google updated its Android branding. As a part of that effort, it introduced a new design for the Android robot. Well, Google has now also given a new name to the Android robot, and now it is called The Bot. Google revealed the new name in a blog post where the company listed out the top four experiences that people should try out at CES 2024. Google also displayed cameos of The Bot on the Sphere…

Last Updated: July 26, 2023, 13:36 ISTAir India To Retire Its Iconic Maharajah Mascot As Part Of Rebranding. (PTI file)Air India bids farewell to its iconic Maharajah mascot in a spectacular revamp post Tata Group takeover. Fresh livery, modernization, and rebranding await.Air India is all set to retire its beloved Maharajah mascot, an iconic figure that has been part of the airline’s brand since 1946. The decision comes as the airline gears up for a sensational revamp following its takeover by the esteemed Tata Group in…

Aw, gee! The technology driving artificial intelligence sure is swell, but it could never capture the essence of Mickey Mouse, according to the man who voices Disney's mascot.As part of Disney's upcoming 100th anniversary celebration, AFP spoke with animators, archivists and Mickey voice actor Bret Iwan about the company's past and future, including the potential for AI -- a topic currently roiling Hollywood. "Gosh, I would say, of course there's amazing technology being developed with AI, and it's so impressive," said…

Crash Bandicoot was born as a colorful platforming mascot emblematic of his era, and he's since been reinvented to suit other genres and moments in video game history. He and his wumpa fruit-chasing cohorts have been given the Mario Party treatment in Crash Bash, they went kart racing on several occasions, and he's even been dropped into an auto-runner on mobile platforms. The latest appearance for the perma-grinning orange marsupial is yet again fitting of its moment, even as it might be the most…

As investors keep a close eye on Dogecoin’s (DOGE) surge, and Cardano’s (ADA) potential bull rally, TMS Network (TMSN) is quickly becoming the go-to platform for those seeking profitable investment opportunities. In this article we will further discuss these updates. Dogecoin’s (DOGE) Rise to $0.095 Fueled by Inclusion of Iconic Mascot Recently, Dogecoin’s (DOGE) price spiked over 20% to around $0.092, reaching its highest price in over a month, due to the inclusion of the token’s mascot. Dogecoin’s (DOGE) price has…

SEGA has announced plans to bring Sonic the Hedgehog to another new game this summer. Just days after unveiling Sonic Origins Plus for consoles and PC, SEGA has confirmed that its mascot will appear in upcoming rhythm game Samba de Amigo: Party Central. Launching on Nintendo Switch, the Samba de Amigo sequel will feature two songs from the Sonic the Hedgehog series, plus an appearance by Sonic himself.According to SEGA, 'Escape From the City' from Sonic Adventure 2 'Fist Bump' from Sonic Forces will be playable in the new…

I often stop and wonder what the video game industry would look like if it hadn’t evolved past animal mascots. What if Naughty Dog had continued to pump out games like Crash Bandicoot instead of moving on to the cinematic world of Uncharted? What if Blinx the Timesweeper became Microsoft’s flagship hero instead of Master Chief? It’s a fun little thought experiment that leaves me picturing how franchises like Spyro the Dragon would have evolved to fit the industry’s ever-changing trends. I get to see a little bit of…

There’s a new potential casualty in the “woke” wars. More than a year of absurd conservative critique of M&M’s cartoon mascots has led the candy brand to take drastic action. M&M’s, owned by parent company Mars, Inc., is reportedly nixing its animated, anthropomorphic “spokescandies.” The familiar fictional characters will be replaced with Maya Rudolph, according to a Monday announcement from M&M’s official Twitter account.“We get it—even a candy’s shoes can be polarizing,” the company wrote in its…

We’ve known for a while that Sony planned to bring PlayStation franchises to mobile platforms, but we were hoping for something with a unique hook. Instead, Sony has partnered with the independent developer and publisher Exient (Lemmings, Planet 53) on a mobile game starring LittleBigPlanet’s Sackboy. Ultimate Sackboy is an auto-running game for Android and iOS, launching globally on February 21st. The title follows a well-worn formula: control a cute auto-running mascot, jumping and swerving lanes to avoid obstacles…

Elon Musk has revealed that Apple allegedly threatened to withhold Twitter from the App Store due to unknown reasons. Now, fans are suggesting the tech billionaire release his own mobile phone to combat the ‘Apple monopoly.’ However, this suggestion may have some problems, should it be released, which led to a familiar face appearing when you search for the phone on social media. People were skeptical when the idea of the “Tesla phone” after it was first conceived online. But it’s not the owner/creator that made people…