Gen Z recently dubbed the thumbs-up emoji as “rude” and “hostile.” Getty Images/iStockphoto “For younger people, the thumbs-up emoji is used to be really passive-aggressive,” a 24-year ...

Gen Z canceled the ‘hostile’ thumbs-up emoji and wants to ban these 9 others By . Jack Hobbs and Alex Mitchell. Published Oct. 12, 2022. Updated Oct. 14, 2022, 11:13 a.m. ET.

It’s a banner day to be an emoji. Monday marks the tenth annual World Emoji Day 🗺️🤩📆, and there’s never been a better time to be a cute and colorful little communication character. ...

Police and experts are warning parents to be vigilant about the emoji on their children's phones, following Netflix's thriling drama Adolescence. The series follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller ...

Here’s something you can text your friends about. It’s World Emoji Day, a completely made up, delightful, and, yes, annual chance to reflect on the thousands of symbols and smileys we’ve ...