Of course the smiley face wasn’t always just an emoji. It actually has a steeper history that’s older than any Gen Z. According to The Guardian, the smiley face was invented in 1963 “as a ...

The classic smiley face emoji now means something completely different to those under 30. Instead of conveying happiness, the grinning yellow face is now seen as dismissive, passive-aggressive, or ...

Gen Z's interpretation of the smiley face emoji isn't new, although it's making headlines again. In 2021, the Wall Street Journal ran a whole piece on it and included insight from Gen Z.

Whether it's a friendly smiley face or a cheeky aubergine, emoji now form a staple part of many of our day-to-day conversations. Now, the draft emoji list for 2025/2026 has been revealed - and it ...

"Emoji Game is the perfect addition to the Apple News+ suite of word and number puzzles, turning the emoji we use every day ...

The ubiquitous smiley face. Emojis are in the news because a recent Tracker Research survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 41% of respondents believe a message needs an emoji to be complete, ...

Gen Z's interpretation of the smiley face emoji isn't new, although it's making headlines again. In 2021, the Wall Street Journal ran a whole piece on it and included insight from Gen Z.