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Cultural & Social Feb 22, 2026

Emojis in Education: How Teachers and Students Are Using Icons to Learn

How educators use emojis in classrooms — from engagement tools to literacy. Discover emoji's role in teaching creativity and critical thinking.

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Cultural & Social Feb 22, 2026

Emoji Etiquette in Dating: What Your Emojis Say About You on Dating Apps

What emojis signal in dating app conversations and romantic texting — from the emojis that signal interest to the ones that kill attraction instantly.

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Technical & Developer Feb 22, 2026

Storing Emojis in Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite

How to correctly store emoji in MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite databases. Covers utf8mb4, collations, column sizing, and common pitfalls.

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Cultural & Social Feb 22, 2026

The History of Emoji: From DoCoMo to Unicode

Trace the complete history of emoji from Shigetaka Kurita's 176 pixel icons at NTT DoCoMo in 1999 to today's 3,900+ Unicode standard.

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Cultural & Social Feb 22, 2026

Gender Representation in Emoji: A History of Progress, Controversy, and Ongoing Change

From male-default icons to gender-neutral options, explore how emoji gender representation has evolved and why it still sparks debate worldwide.

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Data & Trends Feb 22, 2026

Emoji Frequency Across Languages: How Linguistic Context Shapes Emoji Use

How emoji frequency varies across languages. Which languages use the most emoji, and how linguistic structure shapes digital communication.

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Technical & Developer Feb 22, 2026

How Emoji Fonts Work: COLR, CBDT, sbix, and SVG Font Tables

A technical deep-dive into emoji font formats: COLR/CPAL vector layering, CBDT/CBLC bitmap embedding, sbix Apple bitmaps, and SVG-in-OpenType.

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Cultural & Social Feb 22, 2026

How Emoji Designs Have Changed Over the Years: A Visual History

From pixelated origins to 3D renders, explore how emoji designs have evolved — and what those changes reveal about society and design.

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Cultural & Social Feb 22, 2026

Emoji Etiquette at Work: Professional Do's and Don'ts

Navigate workplace emoji use with confidence. Learn professional do's and don'ts for emails, Slack, and team chats in 2025.

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Technical & Developer Feb 22, 2026

Emoji Encoding Guide: UTF-8, UTF-16 & Surrogate Pairs

A developer's guide to emoji encoding — how UTF-8, UTF-16, and UTF-32 represent emoji, and common pitfalls with surrogate pairs.

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Data & Trends Feb 22, 2026

Emoji Diversity Statistics: Skin Tone and Gender Emoji Usage Data

Data on how people use skin tone modifiers and gender options in emoji. Which tones are chosen most? How has inclusive emoji adoption changed over time?

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Technical & Developer Feb 22, 2026

Emoji Detection in Text Strings: Algorithms and Libraries

Learn how to detect emojis in text strings using Unicode ranges, regex patterns, and libraries across Python, JavaScript, and Go.

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Cultural & Social Feb 22, 2026

The Emoji Communication Gap: Why the Same Emoji Means Different Things Around the World

Why do the same emojis mean different things in different cultures? Explore the cross-cultural communication gaps that emojis create — and how to navigate them.

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Cultural & Social Feb 22, 2026

Emojis in Politics: How Tiny Icons Became Tools of Activism, Protest, and Propaganda

How emojis became powerful tools in political communication — from protest movements to propaganda. Explore activism, symbolism, and organizing.

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Cultural & Social Feb 22, 2026

Emojis and Mental Health: How We Express Inner Struggles Through Tiny Icons

Discover how emojis have become a powerful tool for expressing mental health struggles, reducing stigma, and opening conversations about emotional wellbeing.

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Cultural & Social Feb 22, 2026

Disability Representation in Emoji: Wheelchairs, Prosthetics, and the Push for Inclusion

How disability representation in emoji has expanded with wheelchairs and prosthetics. Explore what the community says still needs to change.

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Data & Trends Feb 22, 2026

Emoji Adoption by Platform: Apple vs Google vs Samsung vs Microsoft

How Apple, Google, Samsung, and Microsoft design emoji differently. Compare rendering styles, update timelines, and platform-specific adoption.

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Technical & Developer Feb 22, 2026

Emoji Accessibility Guide: Screen Readers, Alt Text, and ARIA

Make emoji accessible to screen reader users with proper alt text, ARIA labels, Unicode descriptions, and best practices for inclusive emoji usage.

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Emoji Meanings Feb 22, 2026

🍆 Eggplant Emoji Meaning: The Most Infamous Vegetable Online

The 🍆 eggplant emoji is one of the most recognized slang emojis online. Learn its literal meaning, suggestive uses, and why platforms restrict it.

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Emoji Meanings Feb 22, 2026

😂 Face With Tears of Joy: The Generational Emoji Divide

😂 is the world's most used emoji — but Gen Z says it's cringe. Explore the crying laughing emoji meaning and the generational debate around it.

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Lists & Collections Feb 22, 2026

Couple and Family Emojis: Every Relationship and Family Emoji Explained

Complete list of all couple and family emojis: couples kissing, couples with hearts, family units with children, and more. All relationship emojis explained.

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