Each of the most popular emoji from the 9 major emoji categories according to the Unicode Emoji Frequency study from 2021, rendered in the Noto Color Emoji font

Jul 16, 2025 · Today, we’re turning our attention to the broader history of emojis while in conversation with Keith Houston, author of the newly released "Face with Tears of Joy: A Natural History of …

Nov 13, 2025 · The term emoji was born from two Japanese words: e, meaning “picture,” and moji, meaning “written character.” The codes associated with emojis are standardized by the Unicode …

Explore emoji evolution from 1982 to present. See how simple emoticons transformed into modern digital communication standards, shaping how we express online.

Sep 11, 2023 · Explore the colorful history of emoji, from early emoticons to today's digital expressions. Take a deep dive into their evolution.

Jul 4, 2025 · From memes to internet slang, they’ve become a cornerstone of digital culture. But where did they come from? Who created them? And how did they evolve into a global phenomenon? Let’s …

Sep 19, 2025 · Complete history of emojis from :-) emoticons to 🤯 modern Unicode symbols. Discover how emojis evolved and changed digital communication forever.

Nov 4, 2025 · Emojis were born in Japan in 1999 thanks to Shigetaka Kurita. Its global popularization came with Apple and its inclusion in Unicode. There are currently more than 3.500 emojis that reflect …

Jul 4, 2025 · The emoji story is just one part of a bigger shift in how we communicate online. As we move beyond plain text, we’re also seeing new slang, meme-based expressions, and generational …

Jul 25, 2025 · Kurita’s original emoji set was meant to be practical: Inspired by manga, signage, and kanji, the goal was never flash — it was clarity. Emojis made text messaging warmer, faster, and …