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#dating-apps

4 days ago

Asking for a friend: I'm struggling with dating apps as I don't want to send nudes and am not interested in casual sex. Will I be single forever?

Dating can feel overwhelming especially after a long-term relationship. Many experience frustration navigating casual dating while seeking meaningful connections.

Relationships

fromwww.npr.org

1 week ago

I went on a date with my AI dream guy. Then I cried over shrimp

"I swiped past shirtless gym guys, bios that read 'fluent in sarcasm', and at least one man holding a fish. Out of journalistic curiosity and maybe a bruised ego, I decided to try dating an AI boyfriend."

US news

#artificial-intelligence

AI wingmen' bots to write profiles and flirt on dating apps

AI bots on dating apps may erode authentic human interactions.

Increased AI support could foster anxiety and competitiveness among users.

fromwww.nytimes.com

A.I. Accelerates in Paris + Can A.I. Fix Your Love Life?

The A.I. Action Summit emphasized AI's progress toward general intelligence but lacked focus on ensuring safety.

AI is increasingly integrated into dating apps, aiming to improve user experiences and matches.

1 week ago

Relationships

Why the next app for relationships won't look like a dating app, according to a VC

AI wingmen' bots to write profiles and flirt on dating apps

AI bots on dating apps may erode authentic human interactions.

Increased AI support could foster anxiety and competitiveness among users.

fromwww.nytimes.com

A.I. Accelerates in Paris + Can A.I. Fix Your Love Life?

The A.I. Action Summit emphasized AI's progress toward general intelligence but lacked focus on ensuring safety.

AI is increasingly integrated into dating apps, aiming to improve user experiences and matches.

more#artificial-intelligence

1 week ago

Relationships

Why the next app for relationships won't look like a dating app, according to a VC

#bumble

Business intelligence

Bumble sunsets acquired apps, Fruitz and Official, to cut costs | TechCrunch

Bumble is discontinuing Fruitz and Official to refocus on its main platforms, Bumble and Badoo.

The 2 biggest dating app companies have new leaders - and one of them is a familiar face

Bumble sees leadership change as Whitney Wolfe Herd returns as CEO amid industry shifts.

Focus on trust and safety marks a strategic priority for Bumble's future.

Privacy technologies

Bumble heightens safety measures with new ID verification feature | TechCrunch

fromEngadget

Privacy professionals

Bumble adds ID verification and other safety features

Marketing tech

Bumble adds an ID verification feature to win over cautious daters

Startup companies

How dating app Bumble got off track, according to its CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd

Business intelligence

Bumble sunsets acquired apps, Fruitz and Official, to cut costs | TechCrunch

Bumble is discontinuing Fruitz and Official to refocus on its main platforms, Bumble and Badoo.

The 2 biggest dating app companies have new leaders - and one of them is a familiar face

Bumble sees leadership change as Whitney Wolfe Herd returns as CEO amid industry shifts.

Focus on trust and safety marks a strategic priority for Bumble's future.

Privacy technologies

Bumble heightens safety measures with new ID verification feature | TechCrunch

fromEngadget

Privacy professionals

Bumble adds ID verification and other safety features

Marketing tech

Bumble adds an ID verification feature to win over cautious daters

Startup companies

How dating app Bumble got off track, according to its CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd

Why Bumble and Tinder are suddenly scrambling to keep up with Hinge

Spencer Rascoff aims to revive Match Group by focusing on consumer insights, differentiating Hinge's strategy from Tinder's financial-centric approach.

New Tinder CEO wants to revamp dating app for Gen Zers who 'don't have as much sex'

Tinder aims to revamp its image from a 'hookup app' to appeal to Gen Z's dating preferences.

Growth hacking

Tinder tests letting users set a 'height preference' | TechCrunch

fromMail Online

Marketing tech

Tinder is testing a HEIGHT filter - it's 'over for short men'

fromInsideHook

Women

Tinder Is Testing Out a New Height Filter

fromThe Verge

Privacy technologies

Tinder's mandatory facial recognition check comes to the US

Why Bumble and Tinder are suddenly scrambling to keep up with Hinge

Spencer Rascoff aims to revive Match Group by focusing on consumer insights, differentiating Hinge's strategy from Tinder's financial-centric approach.

New Tinder CEO wants to revamp dating app for Gen Zers who 'don't have as much sex'

Tinder aims to revamp its image from a 'hookup app' to appeal to Gen Z's dating preferences.

Growth hacking

Tinder tests letting users set a 'height preference' | TechCrunch

fromMail Online

Marketing tech

Tinder is testing a HEIGHT filter - it's 'over for short men'

fromInsideHook

Women

Tinder Is Testing Out a New Height Filter

fromThe Verge

Privacy technologies

Tinder's mandatory facial recognition check comes to the US

more#tinder

#relationship-trends

Relationships

Dating apps face a reckoning as users log off: There's no actual human connection'

Relationships

The US states with the most cheaters revealed - with New York snagging a notable spot

London startup

I'm a millennial who's tired of dating apps. Are in-person mixers the answer?

Relationships

Friday night at a fake wedding - I went to Ireland's first ever wedding for single people to see what happens

Relationships

Dating apps face a reckoning as users log off: There's no actual human connection'

Relationships

The US states with the most cheaters revealed - with New York snagging a notable spot

London startup

I'm a millennial who's tired of dating apps. Are in-person mixers the answer?

Relationships

Friday night at a fake wedding - I went to Ireland's first ever wedding for single people to see what happens

more#relationship-trends

Match Group's new CEO admits the company's dating apps have too often 'felt like a numbers game'

Match Group's new CEO Spencer Rascoff aims to improve user experience and rebuild trust in dating apps.

fromThe Atlantic

The Dream of a Dating App That Doesn't Want Your Money

Digital matchmakers may have conflicting interests, prioritizing profit over users' success in finding meaningful relationships.

Do you want AI in your dating apps?

AI's role in dating is both promising and controversial, as it could enhance user experiences but may compromise genuine connections.

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's evolution reflects a trend in app design towards addiction via gamification.

Predatory systems manipulate user psychology to create artificial wants.

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's evolution reflects a shift towards addictive design that compels users rather than motivates them.

Dating Apps Are Using Roleplaying Games to Fix Your Rizz

Dating apps are introducing tools to improve user engagement and conversation skills amid widespread dissatisfaction.

Match Group's new CEO admits the company's dating apps have too often 'felt like a numbers game'

Match Group's new CEO Spencer Rascoff aims to improve user experience and rebuild trust in dating apps.

fromThe Atlantic

The Dream of a Dating App That Doesn't Want Your Money

Digital matchmakers may have conflicting interests, prioritizing profit over users' success in finding meaningful relationships.

Do you want AI in your dating apps?

AI's role in dating is both promising and controversial, as it could enhance user experiences but may compromise genuine connections.

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's evolution reflects a trend in app design towards addiction via gamification.

Predatory systems manipulate user psychology to create artificial wants.

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's evolution reflects a shift towards addictive design that compels users rather than motivates them.

Dating Apps Are Using Roleplaying Games to Fix Your Rizz

Dating apps are introducing tools to improve user engagement and conversation skills amid widespread dissatisfaction.

Artificial intelligence

How singles are using AI to improve their online dating success

Artificial intelligence

Hinge CEO says dating isn't something people should delegate to AI

Marketing tech

An Experimental New Dating Site Matches Singles Based on Their Browser Histories

fromFortune

4 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

Hinge's CEO says dating isn't something people should leave up to AI

Artificial intelligence

How singles are using AI to improve their online dating success

Artificial intelligence

Hinge CEO says dating isn't something people should delegate to AI

Marketing tech

An Experimental New Dating Site Matches Singles Based on Their Browser Histories

fromFortune

4 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

Hinge's CEO says dating isn't something people should leave up to AI

Mental health

Want to land a first date? Then definitely don't send these messages to your dating app match, single people warn

Relationships

I hate online dating, but as a single woman living abroad, the pros outweigh the cons

Mental health

Want to land a first date? Then definitely don't send these messages to your dating app match, single people warn

Relationships

I hate online dating, but as a single woman living abroad, the pros outweigh the cons

more#single-life

#privacy

fromwww.bbc.com

Kink and LGBT dating apps exposed 1.5m private user images online

Nearly 1.5 million explicit images from dating apps were exposed online without protection, posing significant risks to users, especially in hostile environments.

Social media marketing

Send me a DM': How Instagram became to perfect place to flirt with the famous

fromwww.bbc.com

Kink and LGBT dating apps exposed 1.5m private user images online

Nearly 1.5 million explicit images from dating apps were exposed online without protection, posing significant risks to users, especially in hostile environments.

Social media marketing

Send me a DM': How Instagram became to perfect place to flirt with the famous

more#privacy

fromApaonline

Flirting with Personhood: Will Smith's Date with Sophia the Robot

Sophia's interaction on a date reveals the awkwardness of human interaction, yet it raises deeper philosophical questions about personhood and consciousness in AI.

philosophy

The shorter man's search for love: One woman cried when I told her how tall I am'

Height is often seen as a dealbreaker when it comes to romance, particularly within heterosexual relationships. The recent addition of a height filter by Tinder has reignited debates on dating preferences.

Women in technology

#fraud-prevention

London startup

fromTNW | Data-Security

Tinder Swindler survivor launches identity verifier to fight scams

IDfier offers a secure identity verification system through advanced technology to prevent online impersonation.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Grindr users should watch out for this 'red flag' to stay safe, expert warns

Online dating apps carry risks of cybercrime and users should take precautions to stay safe.

London startup

fromTNW | Data-Security

Tinder Swindler survivor launches identity verifier to fight scams

IDfier offers a secure identity verification system through advanced technology to prevent online impersonation.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Grindr users should watch out for this 'red flag' to stay safe, expert warns

Online dating apps carry risks of cybercrime and users should take precautions to stay safe.

more#fraud-prevention

#kidnapping

Privacy professionals

Kidnappings via dating apps in Jalisco put US tourists on alert

fromABC7 Los Angeles

US news

Dating apps tied to kidnapping of US citizens in Mexico, embassy says, prompting security alert

Privacy professionals

Kidnappings via dating apps in Jalisco put US tourists on alert

fromABC7 Los Angeles

US news

Dating apps tied to kidnapping of US citizens in Mexico, embassy says, prompting security alert

more#kidnapping

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

Dating apps used in Mexico to lure and kidnap U.S. citizens, officials warn

U.S. citizens in Mexico should be cautious about dating apps due to kidnapping risks.

This new dating app is bringing a Pokemon Go approach to romance

A new dating app called Left Field aims to combat swipe fatigue by encouraging real-life meet-ups instead of in-app swiping.

fromAdweek

Hinge Is Bucking Dating App Burnout With Marketing That Caters to Gen Z

Hinge's campaign illustrates successful connections amid dating app fatigue.

Hinge experienced significant revenue growth and user acquisition in 2024.

The app targets Gen Z and intentional daters to attract new users.

Relationships

Gen Z daters are 'terrified' of being 'cringe' - and that's why so many are single, experts say: 'You can get away with being ugly'

Marketing tech

Hinge CMO Jackie Jantos hopes to help make Gen Zers less lonely | TechCrunch

Startup companies

Desperate singles need help before tax deadline - so they're swiping right for accountants

Digital life

Why you should update your old dating app profile photos ASAP

NYC startup

This new dating app is bringing a Pokemon Go approach to romance

A new dating app called Left Field aims to combat swipe fatigue by encouraging real-life meet-ups instead of in-app swiping.

fromAdweek

Hinge Is Bucking Dating App Burnout With Marketing That Caters to Gen Z

Hinge's campaign illustrates successful connections amid dating app fatigue.

Hinge experienced significant revenue growth and user acquisition in 2024.

The app targets Gen Z and intentional daters to attract new users.

Relationships

Gen Z daters are 'terrified' of being 'cringe' - and that's why so many are single, experts say: 'You can get away with being ugly'

Marketing tech

Hinge CMO Jackie Jantos hopes to help make Gen Zers less lonely | TechCrunch

Startup companies

Desperate singles need help before tax deadline - so they're swiping right for accountants

Digital life

Why you should update your old dating app profile photos ASAP

The Challenges of Dating in a Digital Age

Dating apps may ease connections, but they're undermining real-world social skills and meaningful interactions.

Relationships

fromPsychology Today

Can Your Dating Profile Attract More Attention?

Attractiveness and resources greatly influence long-term and short-term relationship partner choices.

Men show a consistent preference for physical attractiveness in potential female partners.

British court finds PhD student guilty of raping 10 women DW 03/05/2025

A PhD student was convicted for drugging and raping 10 women, effectively using charm and dating apps to exploit his victims.

NYC politics

Mob-linked, brothel-running Long Island cop used badge to lure women on apps, then raped them: DA

A Suffolk County police officer has been indicted for allegedly assaulting women he met on dating apps, using his badge to gain trust.

UK news

fromwww.dw.com

British court finds PhD student guilty of raping 10 women DW 03/05/2025

A PhD student was convicted for drugging and raping 10 women, effectively using charm and dating apps to exploit his victims.

NYC politics

Mob-linked, brothel-running Long Island cop used badge to lure women on apps, then raped them: DA

A Suffolk County police officer has been indicted for allegedly assaulting women he met on dating apps, using his badge to gain trust.

more#sexual-assault

JD Vance doesn't want lovelorn Americans to use 'destructive' dating apps

Vice President JD Vance raises concerns about dating apps causing isolation and hindering real-life connections among young people.

He believes technology is negatively impacting traditional dating and marriage rates.

Swipe right: dating app users prefer Reform voters to Tories, research suggests

"Voters were unlikely to swipe right on profiles from the opposite political spectrum, indicating a preference for those with aligned political views."

UK politics

Video games

fromCreative Bloq

Nintendo just 'smashed' the world's most niche dating app before it could launch

Nintendo halted the launch of a Super Smash Bros dating app due to legal concerns.

Women

I left my husband of 34 years - now I'm having the best sex of my life at 70

Tina Pemberton, at 70, embraces sexuality and independence after divorce, claiming a happier and ageless life through dating apps.

Online dating advice: five ways to stay safe, according to the experts

Many dating apps are implementing stronger safety measures, including identity verification and abuse reporting systems, in response to increasing complaints about online harassment.

Privacy technologies

Match to lay off 13% of staff | TechCrunch

Match Group is laying off 13% of its staff to reduce costs and streamline operations.

The move aims to create a more unified organizational structure by centralizing key functions.

#grindr

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Ninth Circuit Correctly Rules That Dating App Isn't Liable for Matching Users

Grindr is not responsible for user interactions that lead to harm, thanks to Section 230 protections.

NYC startup

Inside the Grindr CEO's 'hardcore' vision for the LGBTQ dating app's future

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Ninth Circuit Correctly Rules That Dating App Isn't Liable for Matching Users

Grindr is not responsible for user interactions that lead to harm, thanks to Section 230 protections.

NYC startup

Inside the Grindr CEO's 'hardcore' vision for the LGBTQ dating app's future

These are the most common insecurities fueling your dating app obsession

Dating apps can exacerbate insecurities and lead to problematic usage patterns among anxious individuals.

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Many apps and games use psychological manipulation akin to gambling to increase spending.

Growing awareness of manipulative patterns has led to legal challenges against companies.

fromMail Online

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

1.5 MILLION photos leaked from BDSM dating apps - are yours exposed?

Dating apps exposed 1.5 million private photos due to a serious security oversight, risking user privacy and safety.

Eight teens plead guilty to attacking man they lured on dating app

"Dating apps can pose safety risks. This isn't the first time a dating app has been used to endanger a victim. Last year, a court heard that retired teacher Peter Coshan was reportedly targeted on gay messaging apps before his killing."

SF LGBT

The day I found out my partner of 10 years had a secret life catfishing women

In a strange twist, Clara's fiancÃ© had used the image of a black man from a dating app to deceive women online, prompting her to share her story.

UK news

Right-wing politics

Dating is even more partisan in the Trump era

Trump's return has boosted politically themed dating apps, reflecting a decline in cross-party dating.

Right-wing dating apps are thriving as left-leaning alternatives struggle to gain traction.

Relationships

fromPsychology Today

Dating Apps and the Perils of the Sexual Marketplace

Dating apps prioritize appearance over genuine connection, leading to self-objectification and impacting sexual consent practices.

NYC startup

A new anti-swiping dating app wants to be like Pokemon Go for finding love

Left Field is a new location-based dating app in New York City aiming to create real-life connections.

Hinge launches a new feature for daters to privately share details with matches | TechCrunch

Hinge's 'Match Note' feature encourages private sharing of personal information between matches, enhancing inclusivity for underrepresented groups.

fromMashable ME

LinkedIn and dating apps are failing users in the same ways

Cait Camelia used Hinge to leverage her job search, creatively seeking visibility rather than romance.

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