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Opinion – emojis are missing the trick with hair inclusivity

Opinion – emojis are missing the trick with hair inclusivity

Since when did representation stop at skin tone?  In the distant land of pre-2015 texting, all emojis were jaundiced little blobs. That was until the great Skin Tone Update, which allowed users to transform their emojis into a spectrum of humanity – sort of. Despite these ostensibly diverse offerings, one very obvious detail has remained overlooked in the world of digital mini people: hair. Fast forward to 2025, and despite boasting a library...

By Brighton, UK
Is Tumblr making a comeback with Gen Zers?

Is Tumblr making a comeback with Gen Zers?

Data suggests that Gen Z are finding solace in Tumblr, the creative social media platform that was popular fifteen years ago with younger Millennials. Why are young people flocking to a long-forgotten site? It looks like Tumblr is back in a big way with young social media users, at least according to the latest data.  Bought by Yahoo in 2013 for $1.1 billion USD, the platform encourages people to upload and...

By Bristol, UK
Are women safe online in 2025?

Are women safe online in 2025?

The 2000s was not the only period when the dot-com bubble burst in the market; it was also the beginning of a new type of cost - the safety of many, particularly women and girls worldwide. Although an online presence can create a haven for equal access to information and a platform for freedom of expression, its potential for the better has been manipulated for something darker. Recent policy changes by META to...

By Milan, Italy
Can social media ever tackle it’s body shaming issue?

Can social media ever tackle it’s body shaming issue?

Backlash against TikTok’s new ‘chubby filter’ suggests so – but is it enough?  TikTok’s algorithm may feel chaotic and unpredictable. One minute you’re scrolling past a hotel recommendation, the next a meme about your overbearing boss, then a tour of the M&S aisle. But apps like these have built dedicated algorithms that feed us content they think we want to see. Everything we share, like, and linger on feeds this system information...

By Brighton, UK