This emoji can be used to mean 'I want to share my opinion with the world!' or 'Pay attention to me!' K-pop fans sometimes use it to spread news or attract the attention of other fans.

As an emoji symbolizing science, technology, and the era of global communication, it often appears in sci-fi themes like communicating with aliens. Because it symbolizes connecting information across physical distances, it's useful for announcing important news or gathering public opinion on a specific topic.