Texting silenced our voices. Now they're making a comeback.

Could ‘plz call me’ inadvertently jeopardize a budding connection? Or does ‘u up?’ hint at more apathy than affection?

Grammarians love to grumble about texting and social media, convinced that every “u” instead of “you,” every “tho” or “luv,” ...

On Tuesday, Daryl Jaschen, director of the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA), announced that ...

But our findings suggest that the mere inclusion of abbreviations, although seemingly benign, start feeling like a brush-off.

We typically use OK or okay to express assent, agreement or acceptance. It can also be an adjective or adverb to suggest ...

Avoid using the handshake emoji ‘🤝’ if you’re ever unsure. And always keep any business-like arrangements on a more formal ...

So, what exactly are the rules of engagement for texting in the early stages of dating? Even after meeting IRL, how much are you supposed to stay in touch between dates one and two (if the vibe is ...

Whether protecting your privacy, managing multiple accounts, or living abroad, using a texting app can be convenient. We sample some of the best texting apps that can receive verification codes for ...

We started with controlled lab tests, presenting 1,170 participants ages 15 to 80 with one of two near-identical text exchanges: one set sprinkled with abbreviations, the other fully spelled out.

Sir — Brevity may be the soul of wit, but it is certainly not the key to a soulful text message. Research has now found that short forms lead to people feeling shortchanged, with abbreviations feeling ...