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Hypebeast
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Crocs Debuts Collaborative 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Classic Clog
Name:Sonic the Hedgehog x Crocs Classic ClogSKU:211209-90HColorway:TBCRetail Price:$70 USDRelease Date:2025Retailers:Crocs Crocshas unveiled its collaborativeSonic the HedgehogClassic Clog. The upcoming model features blue, black and red uppers with prints of the titular character and the Gold Rings. A blue arrow and another image of Sonic make their way on to the lateral midsole, while Jibbitz charms of the likes of Sonic, Tails and Cheese offer a touch of personal style. The iteration then rests on a black midsole and outsole, while a black strap fitted with a branded charm ensure a snug fit.
NDTV
14-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Indian-Origin Founder Opens Up About Existential Crisis After Selling His Business For $500 Million
Siddharth Shankar, an Indian-origin entrepreneur who sold his business for $500 million, recently appeared on a podcast and shared his remarkable journey. The entrepreneur, based in London, is known for founding and leading Tails Trading, a company that grew into one of the world's largest brand portfolio companies. Under his leadership, Tails Trading achieved a significant milestone with a $500 million exit for its consumer brand arm in 2024. Mr Shankar garnered attention not only for his business success but also for his candid discussions about the personal challenges that followed, including an existential crisis after the sale. In a candid episode of the Trending Diary podcast, Mr Shankar first opened up about his journey from humble beginnings to building a $500 million empire without external investment or debt. He discussed how his formative years, cultural shifts, and mindset shaped him into the entrepreneur he is today, offering insights on bootstrapping, resilience, and sustainable growth. He also talked about the experience of moving to the UK, building a business from scratch and overcoming challenges. Most importantly, he also talked about the emotional aftermath of the exit, highlighting how it conflicted with his family's expectations of happiness. Watch the video here: Mr Shankar revealed that he found the transition tough after selling his company, mainly because he missed having a daily routine. After 15 years of being constantly engaged, he struggled with the sudden lack of purpose, joking about the limits of leisure activities like PlayStation and golf. He found it hard to switch off from his entrepreneurial mindset. "How much PlayStation can one play? How much golf can I play? What more can I do? It's not that easy to switch off," he explained. Following the sale of his company, Mr Shankar received a flood of congratulatory messages, but beneath the surface-level happiness, he felt a sense of discontent. Despite the external validation, he struggled with the sudden lack of purpose and meaning in his life. "I sold the business because I wanted the best for the business, not for myself," Mr Shankar said. About Siddharth Shankar Siddharth Shankar, an Indian-origin entrepreneur, launched his first business while studying computer science engineering. In 2016, he pursued an MBA at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, gaining a global perspective under mentors like Phillip Taylor. In 2017, he co-founded Tails Trading to connect British brands with Asian markets, focusing on empowering small businesses. After his co-founder left in 2019, Mr Shankar took full ownership, scaling Tails into the 14th largest brand portfolio company worldwide, managing 285+ consumer brands and serving 150,000+ customers across retail, HORECA, wholesale, and convenience stores. During COVID-19, he pivoted to local UK markets, partnering with supermarkets to ensure resilience and fuel future expansion. In 2024, he made a bold decision and sold Tails Trading's consumer brand arm for over $500 million, a strategic move to leverage specialised expertise for the company's next phase.
The National
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Voice actor Colleen O'Shaughnessey on playing Tails and why AI can't replace emotion in art
A new generation of fans is endearing itself to Sonic the Hedgehog. Having become mainstream in the 1990s with the release of the video games on Sega, Sonic amassed a legion of dedicated fans that has only grown since then – especially thanks to the character's 2020 film. And while Sonic is undoubtedly the star of the show, there is another character that has also won fans over: Miles 'Tails' Prower. Tails, a fox cub with two tails who serves as Sonic's sidekick, was first introduced in the second Sonic video game in 1992 and quickly became a fan favourite. Since 2014, Tails has been brought to life by voice actor Colleen O'Shaughnessey, first in the video games and more recently in the films. O'Shaughnessey has had a prolific career, appearing in other popular franchises such as Digimon, Bleach and Mobile Suit Gundam. At the weekend, she was in Abu Dhabi for Middle East Film and Comic Con as a celebrity guest, where she took pictures with fans and signed memorabilia. Speaking to The National, O'Shaughnessey explained what feels different about voicing Tails now compared to when she first started, more than a decade ago. 'I think the biggest difference is the circumstances where he finds himself,' O'Shaughnessey says. "When I first started voicing Tails, it was for Sonic Boom and Sonic and Tails already had an established relationship.' However, in the films, this storyline arc changed. Instead, Sonic meets and befriends Tails for the first time, which O'Shaughnessey says meant she needed to change the tone of the character, instead making him a little more serious. 'He's nervous to meet him and the stakes are much higher. It's a little more cinematic and grounded,' she says. O'Shaughnessey adds that she loves how the films have brought in a whole new generation of fans to the franchise. "My favourite is when little kids now, they'll come up and their parents will be like, 'Look, it's Tails', and they're like, 'What do you mean?' And I'll do the voice," she says. 'Their eyes get really big and then they start laughing, it's the cutest. They can't wrap their head around why this lady's face is making that sound, but that's my favourite.' During her career, O'Shaughnessey has also voiced characters in the Studio Ghibli films Spirited Away and Ponyo. Her close working relationship with the storied Japanese animation house meant she understandably raised an eyebrow at the latest trend of artificial intelligence mimicking its famed visual style. "I don't love it," she says. "AI can be a wonderful thing. I think there are ways to use AI in certain ways to make things easier, but when it comes to artistic integrity and the creative process, I don't think you can teach a computer how to feel human emotions.' When it comes to AI in voice acting, she also believes it falls short because it can't get the nuance of a character the same way a human can. "I think it's just very different," she says. "You can teach a computer a lot of things and it can learn, and I understand that technology is moving so fast, but it's not my favourite.'
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds just got a truckload of new details with a closed network test happening this month
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has a new trailer courtesy of the State of Play presentation It'll feature dynamic courses and the return of Sonic Riders' Extreme Gear A closed network test is happening later this month Sega has just dropped a whole bunch of new information on its upcoming racing game, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. The title was fully revealed at the February 12 PlayStation State of Play presentation following its initial tease at The Game Awards 2024. The trailer itself gives plenty for Sonic fans to mull over, including race tracks based on Dinosaur Jungle (Sonic and the Secret Rings) and Metal Harbor (Sonic Adventure 2). Best of all, the trailer confirmed the return of the Extreme Gear board from Sonic Riders as a usable vehicle. Now, the official Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds website has been updated with plenty of fresh details that build upon what we saw in the State of Play trailer (which you can check out for yourself below). The return of transforming land, sea and air vehicles has been confirmed, hearkening back to the days of Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed. Courses also appear to be incredibly dynamic. The racer in the lead can choose one of two Travel Rings at the start of the second lap, transporting them to one of the titular Cross Worlds. There's also an option for a 'Frenzy Gate' which seems to take players to a random location. The site also confirms that cars are customizable in terms of appearance and perks, allowing you to form a look and driving style all your own. Furthermore, a PlayStation Blog post on the game states that characters won't be tied to specific cars and instead "can race in all kinds of vehicles," a first for the Sonic Racing series. If you can't wait to play Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, which still doesn't have a release date, you might be in luck. A closed network test is happening on February 21 with signups going live on February 18. The closed network test will let players race online on a variety of courses. The featured playable characters are Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Shadow, Cream, Eggman, Omega and Zazz. However, the trailer does show off more characters that'll be coming to the game, including Sage, Jet the Hawk, Silver, Vector and Charmy. On a final note, the PlayStation Blog post does state that "iconic characters from the Sonic and Sega universes" will feature in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. That 'Sega' part is important, as it could mean we'll also see characters from franchises like Super Monkey Ball, Samba de Amigo and potentially Nights, as was the case in past Sonic Racing titles. Nintendo Switch 2 patent suggests you'll be able to use the console upside down for some reason Elden Ring Nightreign is arriving in May and you can pre-order it now Sci-fi shooter Metal Eden might be the coolest new game from the latest State of Play
USA Today
07-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Super Bowl 2025: Coin toss trends (and why the betting odds aren't even money)
Editor's Note: This story was originally published on February 9, 2024. It has since been updated. One of the easiest bets anyone can place on the Super Bowl is a wager on the coin toss. You don't need to know anything about football or sports in general. You need to simply have seen a coin at some point in your life. There's a side that has a head on it. There's a side that has a tail on it. Hopefully this is not brand new information. The two Super Bowl teams meet at midfield before the game and flip a coin to see who gets the ball first. And betting on which side of the coin will prevail is a time-honored tradition on Super Bowl Sunday. But if you're looking to place this bet at a sportsbook, you might be confused why two outcomes with equal probability don't result in odds that pay even money (+100). Typically you'll see books list the betting options as Heads (-102) vs. Tails (-102) The reason is something called 'the hold', and it's another way sportsbooks make money besides collecting on losing bets. The hold is essentially what you pay the sportsbook to accept your bet. A commission of sorts. So instead of betting Heads or Tails for even money, the sportsbook lists each option at -105 or so to make sure it will retain a portion of the total amount of money wagered no matter which side wins. Best Super Bowl Betting Promos Top Sports Betting Apps for the Super Bowl BetMGM Super Bowl Welcome Offer Top Super Bowl 59 Betting Sites Super Bowl Coin Toss Trends Heads won the 2024 Super Bowl coin toss Tails has won the Super Bowl coin toss in six of the last 10 years Tails has won the toss in 52 percent of all Super Bowls Kansas City won the Super Bowl coin toss in 2023 (Tails) and 2024 (Heads) The team that wins the toss has won the Super Bowl 45 percent of the time Gambling involves risk. Please only gamble with funds that you can comfortably afford to lose. While we do our utmost to offer good advice and information we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling. We do our best to make sure all the information that we provide on this site is correct. However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable. Please check any stats or information if you are unsure how accurate they are. No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain. All forms of betting carry financial risk and it is up to the individual to make bets with or without the assistance of information provided on this site and we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of following the betting tips provided on this site. Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next. The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. It is your sole responsibility to act in accordance with your local laws.
