Emojis and Emoticons

Why the Watermelon Emoji Is a Symbol of Support for Palestinians

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

The fruit has taken on new prominence since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

How to show a heart — the universal symbol of love — has shifted on the internet over the years, driven by new technology.

The New York Times – T Magazine:

A variety of fruits have long been used to convey eroticism, but in their emoji form, one seems to have won out.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

As employees in tech face layoffs, an emoji meets its moment.