[{"emoji": "📱", "name": "Mobile Phone", "variations": ["📲"], "description": "A modern smartphone with a black screen.", "meaning": "The <strong>📱 Mobile Phone</strong> emoji represents <strong>smartphones and mobile communication</strong>. It’s often used in contexts about texting, calling, or apps. Figuratively, it can symbolize staying connected, being online, or modern technology in general.<ul><li>Represents smartphones and mobile communication.</li><li>Used in tech, lifestyle, and messaging contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize connectivity, convenience, and digital life.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Text me when you get there 📱\" "}, {"emoji": "☎️", "name": "Telephone", "variations": ["☎️"], "description": "A classic black telephone with a circular rotary dial.", "meaning": "The <strong>☎️ Telephone</strong> emoji represents <strong>landline telephones and traditional communication</strong>. It’s often used to talk about calls, customer service, or old-fashioned ways of connecting. Figuratively, it can suggest direct communication or nostalgia for pre-smartphone days.<ul><li>Represents landline phones and voice calls.</li><li>Used in business, retro, and personal communication contexts.</li><li>Can evoke nostalgia or emphasize speaking directly.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Call me when you’re free ☎️\""}, {"emoji": "📞", "name": "Telephone Receiver", "variations": ["📞"], "description": "A traditional telephone handset in green, angled to the left.", "meaning": "The <strong>📞 Telephone Receiver</strong> emoji represents <strong>phone calls and voice communication</strong>. It’s often used in contexts about making or receiving calls, staying in touch, or providing contact information. Figuratively, it can symbolize connection, conversation, or urgent communication.<ul><li>Represents phone calls and voice chats.</li><li>Used in personal, business, and customer service contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize staying connected or urgent contact.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Call me when you get a chance 📞\" "}, {"emoji": "📟", "name": "Pager", "variations": ["📟"], "description": "A small, rectangular electronic pager with a display screen and buttons.", "meaning": "The <strong>📟 Pager</strong> emoji represents <strong>pagers, beepers, and old-school communication devices</strong>. It’s often used in retro or nostalgic contexts, or to reference emergency or on-call work (like doctors and first responders). It can also humorously imply someone is “old school” in their tech habits.<ul><li>Represents pagers and early mobile communication.</li><li>Used in retro, emergency, or workplace contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize being on call or reachable anywhere.</li></ul>", "example": "\"On call for the weekend 📟\""}, {"emoji": "📠", "name": "Fax Machine", "variations": ["📠"], "description": "A gray fax machine with a sheet of paper being processed.", "meaning": "The <strong>📠 Fax Machine</strong> emoji represents <strong>fax communication for sending and receiving documents</strong>. While less common today, it’s used in contexts about business, retro tech, or bureaucracy. Figuratively, it can humorously symbolize outdated processes or “old-fashioned” communication.<ul><li>Represents sending or receiving faxes.</li><li>Used in business, legal, or retro tech contexts.</li><li>Can humorously imply old-school or slow communication.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Still can’t believe we have to fax this form 📠\""}, {"emoji": "🔋", "name": "Battery", "variations": ["🔋"], "description": "A vertical battery icon showing a green fill level.", "meaning": "The <strong>🔋 Battery</strong> emoji represents <strong>energy levels, power, and charging</strong>. It’s often used literally for device battery status or charging discussions, and figuratively to talk about personal energy, motivation, or stamina. It can convey being “fully charged” or “running low.”<ul><li>Represents device power and energy storage.</li><li>Used in tech, travel, and productivity contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize personal energy levels or motivation.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Fully charged and ready to go 🔋\""}, {"emoji": "🪫", "name": "Low Battery", "variations": ["🪫"], "description": "A battery icon with a low red fill indicating little power left.", "meaning": "The <strong>🪫 Low Battery</strong> emoji represents <strong>low energy or near-empty battery levels</strong>. It’s often used literally to talk about device battery warnings, but can also figuratively describe feeling tired, drained, or lacking motivation. It’s a quick visual shorthand for “running on empty.”<ul><li>Represents low device power or battery warnings.</li><li>Used in tech, travel, and productivity contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize exhaustion, burnout, or low energy.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Phone’s about to die, call me quick 🪫\""}, {"emoji": "🔌", "name": "Electric Plug", "variations": ["🔌"], "description": "A two-pronged electric plug and cord.", "meaning": "The <strong>🔌 Electric Plug</strong> emoji represents <strong>power connections and charging</strong>. It’s often used literally for plugging in devices or connecting electronics, and figuratively to mean “getting connected,” “recharging,” or forming a link between people or ideas.<ul><li>Represents electrical connections and charging.</li><li>Used in tech, energy, and productivity contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize connection, networking, or renewal.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Need to plug in before my laptop dies 🔌\" "}, {"emoji": "💻", "name": "Laptop", "variations": ["💻"], "description": "A slim laptop computer with a dark screen.", "meaning": "The <strong>💻 Laptop</strong> emoji represents <strong>portable computers and digital work</strong>. It’s commonly used in contexts about remote work, studying, tech, or creative projects. Figuratively, it can symbolize productivity, focus, or the digital nomad lifestyle.<ul><li>Represents laptops and portable computing.</li><li>Used in work, study, and tech contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize modern work culture and flexibility.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Working from my favorite café today 💻\" "}, {"emoji": "🖥️", "name": "Desktop Computer", "variations": ["🖥️"], "description": "A desktop monitor and tower setup.", "meaning": "The <strong>🖥️ Desktop Computer</strong> emoji represents <strong>stationary computers used for work, gaming, or creative projects</strong>. It’s often used in contexts about office setups, programming, design, or gaming rigs. Figuratively, it can symbolize productivity, technology, or immersive screen time.<ul><li>Represents desktop PCs and workstations.</li><li>Used in tech, gaming, and professional contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize focus, deep work, or digital creation.</li></ul>", "example": "\"All set up for a full day of editing 🖥️\""}, {"emoji": "🖨️", "name": "Printer", "variations": ["🖨️"], "description": "A gray office printer with paper coming out of the tray.", "meaning": "The <strong>🖨️ Printer</strong> emoji represents <strong>printing documents, photos, or materials</strong>. It’s often used literally in office, school, or home contexts, and figuratively to talk about producing or “rolling out” something. Sometimes used humorously when referencing outdated office tech or “paperwork overload.”<ul><li>Represents printers and document printing.</li><li>Used in office, school, or home work contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize producing, publishing, or mass creation.</li></ul>", "example": "\"My printer chose the worst time to jam 🖨️\""}, {"emoji": "⌨️", "name": "Keyboard", "variations": ["⌨️"], "description": "A standard computer keyboard with rectangular keys.", "meaning": "The <strong>⌨️ Keyboard</strong> emoji represents <strong>typing, computers, and digital work</strong>. It’s often used in tech, writing, and office contexts. Figuratively, it can symbolize productivity, coding, creativity, or any work done at a computer.<ul><li>Represents computer keyboards and typing.</li><li>Used in tech, writing, and digital communication contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize work, creation, or programming.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Typing away on my latest blog post ⌨️\" "}, {"emoji": "🖱️", "name": "Computer Mouse", "variations": ["🖱️"], "description": "A handheld computer mouse in gray with a scroll wheel.", "meaning": "The <strong>🖱️ Computer Mouse</strong> emoji represents <strong>point-and-click navigation for computers</strong>. It’s used in tech, gaming, and office contexts, and can also refer to working online or browsing. Figuratively, it can symbolize control, precision, or interaction with technology.<ul><li>Represents computer mice and navigation tools.</li><li>Used in tech, design, and gaming contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize precision or control in digital work.</li></ul>", "example": " \"Spent all day clicking through research 🖱️\""}, {"emoji": "🖲️", "name": "Trackball", "variations": ["🖲️"], "description": "A gray trackball device with a prominent central ball for navigation.", "meaning": "The <strong>🖲️ Trackball</strong> emoji represents <strong>a pointing device with a movable ball</strong>, used for computer navigation or specialized design work. It’s often associated with accessibility tools, graphic design, and retro computing. Figuratively, it can mean precision, specialized skills, or “old school” tech preferences.<ul><li>Represents trackballs and alternative pointing devices.</li><li>Used in design, tech, and accessibility contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize control, accuracy, or unique tools.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Working on 3D modeling with my trackball 🖲️\""}, {"emoji": "💽", "name": "Computer Disk", "variations": ["💽"], "description": "A small silver computer disk with a dark central hub.", "meaning": "The <strong>💽 Computer Disk</strong> emoji represents <strong>magneto-optical storage media</strong> used in older computers. While not widely used today, it can appear in retro tech conversations or as a symbol for data storage and backups. Figuratively, it can evoke nostalgia for early computing days.<ul><li>Represents magneto-optical computer disks.</li><li>Used in retro tech and data storage contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize saving, archiving, or preserving data.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Found some old project files on a computer disk 💽\" "}, {"emoji": "💾", "name": "Floppy Disk", "variations": ["💾"], "description": "A square floppy disk with a metal shutter at the top.", "meaning": "The <strong>💾 Floppy Disk</strong> emoji represents <strong>portable magnetic storage from the 1980s–1990s</strong>. Although obsolete, it’s often used in retro tech discussions or as a metaphor for saving files (since the floppy icon is still used in software “Save” buttons). Figuratively, it can symbolize outdated tech or archiving memories.<ul><li>Represents floppy disks and vintage data storage.</li><li>Used in retro computing and file-saving contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize preserving information or nostalgia.</li></ul>", "example": " \"Digging through old floppy disks for fun 💾\""}, {"emoji": "💿", "name": "Optical Disk", "variations": ["💿"], "description": "A shiny optical disc with a reflective rainbow surface.", "meaning": "The <strong>💿 Optical Disk</strong> emoji represents <strong>CDs and similar disc-based media</strong> used for music, data, and software. It’s often used literally to talk about physical media or figuratively to reference music albums, software installations, or retro entertainment formats.<ul><li>Represents CDs and optical media storage.</li><li>Used in music, software, and retro tech contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize collecting, playing, or sharing media.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Still have my old game discs 💿\""}, {"emoji": "📀", "name": "DVD", "variations": ["📀"], "description": "A golden-colored disc similar to a DVD.", "meaning": "The <strong>📀 DVD</strong> emoji represents <strong>digital versatile discs</strong> used for movies, games, and data storage. It can be used in contexts about watching films, sharing media, or referencing home entertainment. Figuratively, it may symbolize movie nights, nostalgia, or collecting physical media.<ul><li>Represents DVDs and disc-based entertainment.</li><li>Used in film, gaming, and tech contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize leisure, nostalgia, or media collections.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Still love collecting DVDs 📀\""}, {"emoji": "🎥", "name": "Movie Camera", "variations": ["🎥"], "description": "A professional video camera with twin reels on top.", "meaning": "The <strong>🎥 Movie Camera</strong> emoji represents <strong>film production, cinematography, and video recording</strong>. It’s often used in contexts about filmmaking, movie sets, or shooting videos. Figuratively, it can symbolize capturing moments, creating content, or working behind the scenes in media production.<ul><li>Represents professional cameras used in filmmaking.</li><li>Used in film, media, and content creation contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize storytelling, creativity, or production work.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Documenting every moment of the trip 🎥\""}, {"emoji": "🎞️", "name": "Film Frames", "variations": ["🎞️"], "description": "A strip of photographic film with multiple frames.", "meaning": "The <strong>🎞️ Film Frames</strong> emoji represents <strong>analog photography, traditional filmmaking, and film reels</strong>. It’s used in contexts about retro cinema, developing film, or celebrating photography as an art. Figuratively, it can symbolize memories, storytelling, or nostalgia.<ul><li>Represents physical film used in cameras and movies.</li><li>Used in photography, cinema, and retro art contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize preserving memories or artistic expression.</li></ul>", "example": " \"Love the look of old-school cinema 🎞️\""}, {"emoji": "📽️", "name": "Film Projector", "variations": ["📽️"], "description": "A classic film projector with reels and a lens.", "meaning": "The <strong>📽️ Film Projector</strong> emoji represents <strong>screening films, old-school cinema, and media projection</strong>. It’s often used in contexts about movie nights, film festivals, or retro tech. Figuratively, it can suggest showcasing work, presenting ideas, or “projecting” visions.<ul><li>Represents film projectors and screenings.</li><li>Used in movie, event, and retro tech contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize sharing or presenting creative work.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Hosting an outdoor movie night 📽️\" "}, {"emoji": "🎬", "name": "Clapper Board", "variations": ["🎬"], "description": "A clapper board used to mark takes in film production.", "meaning": "The <strong>🎬 Clapper Board</strong> emoji represents <strong>the start of filming or marking scenes</strong> in movie production. It’s often used in contexts about filmmaking, content creation, or celebrating the entertainment industry. Figuratively, it can symbolize starting a new project, “rolling” on an idea, or making something official.<ul><li>Represents filmmaking and content creation tools.</li><li>Used in movie, TV, and creative industry contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize starting fresh, taking action, or creative launches.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Day one of filming starts now 🎬\""}, {"emoji": "📺", "name": "Television", "variations": ["📺"], "description": "A modern flat-screen television set.", "meaning": "The <strong>📺 Television</strong> emoji represents <strong>TV sets, broadcasting, and home entertainment</strong>. It’s often used in contexts about watching shows, movies, or live events. Figuratively, it can symbolize relaxation, binge-watching, or staying updated on news and pop culture.<ul><li>Represents televisions and TV watching.</li><li>Used in entertainment, media, and lifestyle contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize relaxation, leisure, or following current events.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Catching up on my favorite series tonight 📺\" "}, {"emoji": "📷", "name": "Camera", "variations": ["📷"], "description": "A handheld camera with a lens on the front.", "meaning": "The <strong>📷 Camera</strong> emoji represents <strong>photography and capturing moments</strong>. It’s often used in contexts about taking photos, photo shoots, or documenting events. Figuratively, it can symbolize preserving memories or “focusing” on something important.<ul><li>Represents photography and cameras.</li><li>Used in travel, events, and creative contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize attention to detail, memory-making, or artistic vision.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Spent the day exploring with my camera 📷\" "}, {"emoji": "📸", "name": "Camera with Flash", "variations": ["📸"], "description": "A handheld camera with a flash going off.", "meaning": "The <strong>📸 Camera with Flash</strong> emoji represents <strong>taking photos with flash enabled</strong>, often suggesting special events, night shots, or staged photography. Figuratively, it can evoke glamour, attention, or “picture-perfect” moments.<ul><li>Represents photography with flash lighting.</li><li>Used in events, celebrations, and glamor contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize capturing a highlight or making a scene memorable.</li></ul>", "example": " \"#TBT from my summer trip 📸\""}, {"emoji": "📹", "name": "Video Camera", "variations": ["📹"], "description": "A compact handheld video camera.", "meaning": "The <strong>📹 Video Camera</strong> emoji represents <strong>filming and video recording</strong>. It’s often used in contexts about vlogging, making movies, or documenting events. Figuratively, it can mean capturing life as it happens, creating content, or focusing on visual storytelling.<ul><li>Represents camcorders and video recording.</li><li>Used in filmmaking, event coverage, and social media contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize creativity, storytelling, and content creation.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Filming for my new vlog 📹\""}, {"emoji": "📼", "name": "Videocassette", "variations": ["📼"], "description": "A black plastic videocassette with two spools of tape visible.", "meaning": "The <strong>📼 Videocassette</strong> emoji represents <strong>VHS tapes and analog video recording</strong>. It’s often used in retro or nostalgic contexts about home movies, 80s/90s culture, or pre-digital entertainment. Figuratively, it can symbolize memories, old technology, or recording the past.<ul><li>Represents VHS tapes and home video recording.</li><li>Used in retro, nostalgia, and media contexts.</li><li>Can symbolize preserving memories or “old school” fun.</li></ul>", "example": "\"Found my old Disney VHS collection 📼\" "}]