Social media platforms like Instagram encourage emojis, both as a communication tool and a digital shield. But what's behind this emoji explosion?

In a statement explaining the change, X said: “We’re refining the way ads appear on X to prioritise clarity, relevance, and a cleaner interface. The overuse of emojis and hashtags has been shown to ...

After recently outlawing hashtags in promoted posts, X is now taking aim at another aesthetic element, with the platform implementing new restrictions on ads that contain more than one emoji. So X ...

Once a fun form of expression, emojis are now being misused by Gen Z to bully, isolate, and mock others online. From ...

Apple News+ debuted Emoji Game, an original puzzle that challenges subscribers to use emoji to complete short phrases. Emoji ...

In 2015, the Oxford English Dictionary declared the "Face with Tears of Joy" emoji its Word of the Year, an event that marked ...

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is marking “World Emoji Day” by again promoting its guide to “decode” symbols that it claims are associated with illegal drug use and sales. “While emojis can ...

Emojis are no longer seen as frivolous but as vital tools for emotional expression in digital conversations, with an Irish ...

Celebrate World Emoji Day 2025! Check out the top 10 emojis most loved by students and learn why they are popular in chats and school life.

Apple is expanding its collection of Apple News+ Puzzles with yet another new game. This time, Apple is tapping ...

A new photo of Prince George has been released by Kensington Palace to mark the young royal’s 12th birthday. In his final ...

Elon Musk on Friday reacted to a viral tweet about Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, who were ...