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 ...

If you’ve ever worked in an office, used social media, or texted anyone under the age of about 35, you’ve seen gifs. And it’s almost certain – even if you aren’t aware of it – that you’ve seen Giphy.

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 ...

After teasing the app for some time, Cinemagram is finally available for Android. For those not in the know, think of this application as Vine, the video/GIF-sharing app on iOS. You record four ...

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 ...

GIF use has become increasingly common — even among older generations — as people realize how effectively they communicate humor, allow users to express themselves, and maintain relationships. BYU ...