Netflix show Adolescence has highlighted some of the hidden meanings behind emojis. (Netflix) Parents are being urged to familiarise themselves with the secret emoji language teens are using after ...
Text emojis apparently aren’t just for teenagers anymore, with news outlets reporting how top American officials used them in high-level, Signal message chats last week that included details about U.S ...
A picture may tell a thousand words, but the secret meaning behind an emoji can be enough to strike fear into any parent’s heart. We all use emojis and acronyms to bring some light hearted fun to our ...
Netflix’s four-part British miniseries ‘Adolescence’ is one of the most powerful pieces of TV you’re likely to see this year. It’s raw and honest in its portrayal of social issues such as male rage, ...
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How to decode your child's emojis

Texting with emojis may seem innocent, but some aren't what they appear to be. Doctors say some teens are using the images to talk about drug use and other risky behavior without getting caught by ...
The creators behind the hit Netflix mini-series "Adolescence" have a message for parents: Teenage boys are in a crisis, and parents need to pay attention. The gripping four-episode crime drama follows ...
Imagine sending a simple emoji in a text message—just a cheerful smiley face or a thumbs-up—without a second thought. Now, what if I told you that same emoji could secretly carry hidden instructions ...
Virtual conversations are punctuated by emojis. These little characters that liven up text messages slip almost naturally under the thumb. There are people who use them sparingly, and others who ...
Jan 09, 2026 - Viktor Markopoulos - We often trust what we see. In cybersecurity, we are trained to look for suspicious links, strange file extensions, or garbled code. But what if the threat looked ...