Everybody loves a text with a well-placed Emoji. The cartoon emoticons have become a staple in iMessaging, enhancing our stories with graphics and enabling us to express emotions we couldn’t before. But one thing sticks out about the Emoji app: it doesn’t reflect diversity. Now Apple promises to look into making a change. With more… Continue reading Apple Looking to Bring More Diversity To Emojis
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The Human Brain Now Registers Emoticons like Real Faces
Today the smiley face emoticon is practically part of our everyday language. Between texts, emails, Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms, the emoticon is used by almost everyone, everywhere. So it’s no wonder our brains have adapted to recognize the smiling emoticon as if it were a real face. When numerous students began sending… Continue reading The Human Brain Now Registers Emoticons like Real Faces
