"After tech bros corrupted my beloved sparkles emoji by making it visually synonymous with AI, there was an opening," said CNET writer Katelyn Chedraoui, who voted for the heart hands emoji. "The ...

July 17, 2025, marks the twelfth annual World Emoji Day, a global celebration of these digital pictographs and the joy, ...

Gone are the days of handwritten letters that people used to send to their loved ones on joyous occasions, happy moments, and ...

Once just a quick tap on a screen, emojis are now quiet statements worn on sleeves, nails, and tote bags. This World Emoji ...

Emojis can also take on distinct meanings depending on the generation that uses them and the platform they are shared on ...

Pick a screen, any screen, and chances are someone is deep in a text conversation. While phone calls are still around, ...

New study shows emojis boost how caring and responsive you seem—helping friendships thrive, even through text.

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The humble smiley-face emoji has become a sign of discontent, while the laughing-crying emoji is now "uncool." How do you ...

Social media users are convinced that an emoji showing a woman visiting the spa has vanished from their devices. Do you ...

Meta executives acquired pirated books for AI training despite ethical concerns. Recent court rulings on AI copyright infringement show mixed results for authors.

In this day and age, much of our everyday communication takes place over text message. But there's one texting mistake that ...