While a GIF of an ape engaging in “human” behavior may seem cute, the animals used to create such images were often subjected to abuse. Experts also say such images can perpetuate the myth that apes ...

One participant said, "A friend will do something and then I'll find one that shows what they did." Searchers see GIFs as a humorous and lighthearted form of communication and avoid using them to ...

The humble GIF has seen a lot of growth since its debut in 1987. GIFs (which stand for graphics interchange format) surged in popularity in the nineties, but it’s only in the last decade that they’ve ...

Remember the sticker albums that were massively popular during the 80s and 90s? PopKey is creating a new version for the smartphone era with the launch of its redesigned mobile app for GIFs.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss where GIFs came from, how GIF user behavior changes, and which ones work best for brands. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior ...

Riffsy CEO David McIntosh doesn’t think GIFs are a novelty — he thinks they’re the harbinger of a new form of communicating emotion over the Internet. “The beauty of GIFs is if someone texts you ‘what ...

Peppering a conversion with GIFs can make things more fun and help you express your feelings. GIFs are also great for making online content like blog posts more appealing! But searching for the right ...

The way you use GIFs means more than you might realize, according to new research from BYU. When you get a text from a friend, is your immediate reaction to reply with a GIF? Do you know which GIF to ...

“I hate that my body language cannot be expressed through texting; too much of our communication is lost,” said one GIF Enthusiast from this study. “I think GIFs help bring restore a bit of what is ...