This post originally appeared on the Buffer blog. Do you remember seeing your first emoticon? The first documented use of “:-)” dates back to 1982, when Scott Fahlman proposed that it be used as a ...

PITTSBURGH — It was a serious contribution to the electronic lexicon. Twenty-five years ago, Carnegie Mellon University professor Scott Fahlman says, he was the first to use three keystrokes — a colon ...

Twenty-five years ago, Carnegie Mellon University professor Scott E. Fahlman says, he was the first to use three keystrokes — a colon followed by a hyphen and a parenthesis — as a horizontal "smiley ...

Forms of communication are evolving and expanding, as evidenced by the incorporation of emoticons and emojis into our written communication. Emoji is a Japanese word used to refer to images or ...

As texting continues to play a large role in our daily communication, we have found ways to emulate face-to-face or voice conversations through typing a message. Emoticons, more commonly known as ...

It was a serious contribution to the electronic lexicon. Twenty-five years ago, Carnegie Mellon University professor Scott E. Fahlman says, he was the first to use three keystrokes — a colon followed ...

To mark five decades of Smiley, Creative Review commissioned five exclusive artworks to explore how brands can build an emotional connection In 2022, the Smiley brand turns 50. Over that time, the ...

Stay on top of what’s happening in the Bay Area with essential Bay Area news stories, sent to your inbox every weekday. The Bay Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and ...

In many social situations, smiling can smooth interactions. People who smile are seen as more attractive, honest, and warm. 1 Smilers are also seen as more competent, suggesting that putting on a ...