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LGBT
fromQueerty
6 hours ago

Looksmaxxer says being called "gay" is a compliment because gay dating market's "a lot more competitive" - Queerty

Looksmaxxing reflects modern masculinity and a response to changing cultural dynamics regarding attractiveness and sexuality.
Relationships
fromTheZenParent
9 hours ago

Why So Many Couples Sound Like They're Managing a Startup - TheZenParent

Modern relationships increasingly resemble workplace dynamics, focusing on efficiency and productivity rather than traditional expressions of love.
#meta
fromTechCrunch
19 hours ago
Digital life

Meta will now allow parents to see the topics their child discussed with Meta AI | TechCrunch

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims - LGBTQ Nation

Digital life
fromTechCrunch
19 hours ago

Meta will now allow parents to see the topics their child discussed with Meta AI | TechCrunch

Meta's new supervision tools allow parents to view topics their teens discuss with AI on Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram.
Mental health
fromEngadget
17 hours ago

Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations

Meta introduces features for parents to monitor teen interactions with AI on its platforms.
Privacy technologies
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of over 70 activist groups urges Meta to halt its facial recognition feature on smartglasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
more#meta
#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

From Grindr to Sniffies & beyond, here's why your next hookup will look very diffferent on each of the apps - Queerty

The Gay Appmosphere™ is evolving with new app features and updates from major platforms like Squirt, Sniffies, and Grindr.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Gay bar defends decision to eject Trump supporters despite their cries of "discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

A confrontation occurred at Chatterbox bar in Indianapolis between Trump supporters and staff, leading to ejection and social media backlash.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

PHOTOS: These cute gay engineers make us wish we studied science more - Queerty

Being openly gay in engineering fosters acceptance and community among LGBTQ+ professionals.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

From Grindr to Sniffies & beyond, here's why your next hookup will look very diffferent on each of the apps - Queerty

The Gay Appmosphere™ is evolving with new app features and updates from major platforms like Squirt, Sniffies, and Grindr.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Gay bar defends decision to eject Trump supporters despite their cries of "discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

A confrontation occurred at Chatterbox bar in Indianapolis between Trump supporters and staff, leading to ejection and social media backlash.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

PHOTOS: These cute gay engineers make us wish we studied science more - Queerty

Being openly gay in engineering fosters acceptance and community among LGBTQ+ professionals.
more#lgbtq
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
16 hours ago

Another customer of troubled startup Delve suffered a big security incident | TechCrunch

Delve faces multiple allegations and security incidents, leading to loss of customers and damaged reputation.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Why brands like The League are making the first move to take advantage of LinkedIn's creator appeal

The League launched a LinkedIn campaign targeting professionals to expand its marketing strategy beyond traditional platforms.
#grindr
Washington DC
fromQueerty
2 days ago

How Grindr has penetrated itself inside D.C. - Queerty

Grindr is increasing its political presence in Washington, D.C., with events and lobbying efforts despite the CEO's claims of staying out of politics.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 years ago

WATCH: Straight guys are asked if they recognize Grindr's notification sound - Queerty

Grindr's notification sound is recognizable to many gay men but often unrecognized by straight men.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

"I'm gonna hold your tip when I say this": A rancid Grindr take has the gays talking - Queerty

Grindr's entrenched culture includes persistent racism, with users openly expressing racial preferences in dating, reflecting ongoing issues within the queer community.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

Gays celebrated Grindr's 17th anniversary with the most unhinged screenshots - Queerty

Grindr celebrates its 17th anniversary by encouraging users to share funny screenshots for a chance to win free Unlimited access.
Washington DC
fromQueerty
2 days ago

How Grindr has penetrated itself inside D.C. - Queerty

Grindr is increasing its political presence in Washington, D.C., with events and lobbying efforts despite the CEO's claims of staying out of politics.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 years ago

WATCH: Straight guys are asked if they recognize Grindr's notification sound - Queerty

Grindr's notification sound is recognizable to many gay men but often unrecognized by straight men.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

"I'm gonna hold your tip when I say this": A rancid Grindr take has the gays talking - Queerty

Grindr's entrenched culture includes persistent racism, with users openly expressing racial preferences in dating, reflecting ongoing issues within the queer community.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

Gays celebrated Grindr's 17th anniversary with the most unhinged screenshots - Queerty

Grindr celebrates its 17th anniversary by encouraging users to share funny screenshots for a chance to win free Unlimited access.
more#grindr
Remote teams
fromThe Queen Zone
1 day ago

Why Americans are refusing to return to the office full-time: 11 valid reasons

Many professionals prefer remote work over returning to the office due to cost savings and improved work-life balance.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Meta to track employee keystrokes, screen activity to train AI agents

Privacy and compliance risks in Europe under GDPR are significant, especially regarding keystroke and screen activity monitoring.
#ai-comedy
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

AI-powered comedy show 'Laugh GPT' challenges human comedians in a unique performance.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

AI-powered comedy show 'Laugh GPT' challenges human comedians in a unique performance.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

AI-powered comedy show 'Laugh GPT' challenges human comedians in a unique performance.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

AI-powered comedy show 'Laugh GPT' challenges human comedians in a unique performance.
more#ai-comedy
#yelp
Marketing tech
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Yelp's AI chatbot can now make your dinner reservation

Yelp has upgraded its AI chatbot, Yelp Assistant, to enhance user experience across all categories and integrate with third-party services.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Yelp adds AI-powered search and booking for local services

Yelp now allows users to book appointments and order food directly through its platform, enhancing its service offerings.
more#yelp
Social justice
fromQueerty
2 days ago

So many funerals, so little help: How our community faced AIDS & refused to disappear - Queerty

The AIDS crisis in America illustrates the impact of youth activism, community, and the ongoing fight for equality and access to care.
Productivity
fromZDNET
2 days ago

This free app makes journaling so easy that I've managed to do it for 3 months

Diarly is the best journaling app available for Apple devices, making journaling easy and enjoyable.
Photography
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Instagram says a bug turned your photos black and white

Instagram confirmed a bug caused HDR photos to appear in black and white, but the issue has been corrected.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals in San Francisco fuels personal and professional growth in the tech industry.
Media industry
fromAxios
2 days ago

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.
Psychology
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want

LLMs are not a groundbreaking discovery; many concepts they embody have been known for a long time.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Sam Altman's project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder. | TechCrunch

World project integrates verification tech into various sectors, starting with dating apps, to distinguish human users from AI.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Straight women are discovering age-gap relationships, but there's a gay twist - Queerty

Age gap relationships, particularly between older women and younger men, are gaining attention, influenced by cultural trends and economic factors.
Digital life
fromDigital Trends
1 day ago

Snapchat Place Loyalty adds a competitive twist to Snap Map

Snapchat's Place Loyalty feature gamifies location visits, allowing users to earn badges for frequenting places, enhancing social engagement with physical locations.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromTNW | Next-Featured
1 day ago

Bond launches post-feed social network using AI memories to fight doomscrolling, but its data model raises questions

Bond is a new social network that uses AI to recommend real-world activities without an algorithmic feed or infinite scroll.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit | TechCrunch

Bond is a new social media platform designed to reduce screen addiction by encouraging real-world experiences through personalized recommendations.
Social media marketing
fromTNW | Next-Featured
1 day ago

Bond launches post-feed social network using AI memories to fight doomscrolling, but its data model raises questions

Bond is a new social network that uses AI to recommend real-world activities without an algorithmic feed or infinite scroll.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit | TechCrunch

Bond is a new social media platform designed to reduce screen addiction by encouraging real-world experiences through personalized recommendations.
more#social-media
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 day ago

OpenAI now lets you screenshot your privacy in the foot

OpenAI's Chronicle captures user screens to enhance Codex's contextual understanding, raising privacy concerns similar to Microsoft's Recall.
#philz-coffee
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

San Francisco coffee chain walks back decision to remove Pride flags, says it made "a mistake" - Queerty

Philz Coffee will keep Pride flags in stores after reversing its earlier decision to remove them.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Philz Coffee suddenly retreats from Pride flag ban after employee & community outcry - LGBTQ Nation

Philz Coffee CEO reversed a decision to remove Pride flags after backlash from employees and the LGBTQ+ community.
SF LGBT
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

Philz to leave Pride flags up, after all

Philz Coffee will keep its rainbow flags after public backlash and CEO's apology for the initial decision to remove them.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

San Francisco coffee chain walks back decision to remove Pride flags, says it made "a mistake" - Queerty

Philz Coffee will keep Pride flags in stores after reversing its earlier decision to remove them.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Philz Coffee suddenly retreats from Pride flag ban after employee & community outcry - LGBTQ Nation

Philz Coffee CEO reversed a decision to remove Pride flags after backlash from employees and the LGBTQ+ community.
SF LGBT
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

Philz to leave Pride flags up, after all

Philz Coffee will keep its rainbow flags after public backlash and CEO's apology for the initial decision to remove them.
more#philz-coffee
#linkedin
fromEngadget
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

LinkedIn's new Crosscheck feature lets premium subscribers test competing AI models for free

Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
3 days ago

LinkedIn's new Crosscheck feature lets premium subscribers test competing AI models for free

LinkedIn introduces Crosscheck, allowing Premium users to test AI models without token limits or subscriptions.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects

LinkedIn users should limit identifiable data exposure and treat the platform as potentially hostile until BrowserGate allegations are verified.
more#linkedin
#tinder
Upper West Side
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Inside Tinder HQ, from Celsius drinks and a 'de-stress with Legos' station to espresso on the roof deck

Tinder's West Hollywood headquarters features a playful office environment with themed rooms, snacks, and a focus on employee well-being.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI

Tinder will implement eye-scanning technology to verify users as human, addressing concerns over AI-generated fake profiles.
LGBT
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Can Tinder Fix The Dating Landscape It Helped Ruin?

Tinder's new feature 'Double Date' allows users to pair profiles with friends, contrasting with past account-sharing prohibitions.
Upper West Side
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Inside Tinder HQ, from Celsius drinks and a 'de-stress with Legos' station to espresso on the roof deck

Tinder's West Hollywood headquarters features a playful office environment with themed rooms, snacks, and a focus on employee well-being.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI

Tinder will implement eye-scanning technology to verify users as human, addressing concerns over AI-generated fake profiles.
LGBT
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Can Tinder Fix The Dating Landscape It Helped Ruin?

Tinder's new feature 'Double Date' allows users to pair profiles with friends, contrasting with past account-sharing prohibitions.
more#tinder
#san-francisco
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago
Silicon Valley

AI startups are shifting the economic center of gravity of San Francisco

San Francisco's tech center is shifting to smaller neighborhoods due to return-to-office mandates and the rise of AI startups.
fromFast Company
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

What San Francisco's AI billboards say about the state of the industry

San Francisco's billboards reflect a booming AI industry focused on practical applications, largely ignoring safety and governance issues.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
6 days ago

What San Francisco's AI billboards say about the state of the industry

San Francisco's billboards reflect a booming AI industry focused on practical applications, largely ignoring safety and governance issues.
more#san-francisco
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
Film
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

The wild world of virtual sex work: 6 essential queer cam stories - Queerty

Camming has become a significant form of sex work, especially among queer individuals seeking creative freedom or economic necessity.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Clarifai deletes 3 million photos that OkCupid provided to train facial recognition AI, report says | TechCrunch

"We're ⁠collecting data now and just realized that OKCupid must have a HUGE amount of awesome data for this," Clarifai founder and CEO Matthew Zeiler wrote in an email to OkCupid co-founder Maxwell Krohn, according to court documents reviewed by Reuters.
Privacy professionals
#dating
Relationships
fromElite Traveler
3 days ago

Elite Matchmakers Explain the Real Gap in Modern Dating

Modern dating criteria now include social access and the significance of dining choices, reflecting deeper social signals among the wealthy.
Relationships
fromElite Traveler
3 days ago

Elite Matchmakers Explain the Real Gap in Modern Dating

Modern dating criteria now include social access and the significance of dining choices, reflecting deeper social signals among the wealthy.
more#dating
#ai-in-dating
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Relationships

How AI is infiltrating the dating world, from crafting flirty messages to matchmaking | CBC News

Relationships
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

How AI is infiltrating the dating world, from crafting flirty messages to matchmaking | CBC News

AI is transforming online dating, creating challenges in authenticity and connection for users.
more#ai-in-dating
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Bluesky set out to fix social media. Now it's running into familiar problems

Bluesky experienced rapid growth after Trump's 2024 win but now struggles with user retention and a sustainable business model.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
2 days ago

AI company deletes the 3 million OKCupid photos it used for facial recognition training

Clarifai deleted 3 million profile photos from OkCupid after a settlement with the FTC for violating privacy policies.
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Since Tim Cook is leaving Apple, it's now time for him to really show up for us

Tim Cook became the first CEO of a Fortune 500 company to publicly come out as gay, doing so in a 2014 Bloomberg essay that was measured, proud, and deliberately purposeful.
LGBT
#dating-apps
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Startup companies

A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it's working) | TechCrunch

fromWIRED
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Feeld Was a Dating App for the Freaks. Now Some People Call It 'Normie Hell'

Feeld, once a niche dating app for nontraditional and kink-friendly users, is experiencing a shift toward mainstream adoption that concerns longtime users about its original community-focused identity.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Relationships

Every dating app has AI now. Can it help make better matches?

Known uses voice-based AI interviews and an in-house compatibility model to match each user with only one curated date while handling introductions and bookings.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it's working) | TechCrunch

Sonder aims to revolutionize dating apps by creating a more authentic and engaging user experience through unstructured profiles and unique in-person events.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
1 week ago

Men Share The Things People Do On Dating Apps That Give Them The Total Ick

Men have specific dealbreakers that help them find meaningful connections on dating apps, focusing on values, respect, and communication.
fromWIRED
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Feeld Was a Dating App for the Freaks. Now Some People Call It 'Normie Hell'

more#dating-apps
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Gazing Into Sam Altman's Orb Now Proves You're Human on Tinder

The global Tinder expansion is one of the biggest tests yet for World, and the company's bet that everyday consumers will be willing to sign up for biometric verification services to use internet applications.
Privacy technologies
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago

"It Took Patience": 25 "Outdated" Dating Experiences That Would Make Gen-Z's Heads Explode

Online relationships in the '80s and '90s formed through text-based interactions led to deeper compatibility and longer-lasting marriages.
#online-dating
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

The king of love: How Spencer Rascoff reshaped Tinder and our dating lives

Spencer Rascoff emphasizes the importance of finding the right partner and aims to revitalize online dating through innovative changes at Match Group.
Psychology
fromMail Online
1 month ago

No luck on Tinder? Why should REMOVE your best qualities from profile

Dating profiles featuring personal stories attract more romantic interest than profiles listing qualities as bullet points, because narratives create empathy and human connection.
more#online-dating
Television
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Tinder swoops in to save this beloved queer dating show... but there's a catch - Queerty

The BBC cancelled two LGBTQ+ dating shows citing funding challenges, while a Tinder spin-off featuring celebrities may offer a potential revival of the franchise.
Relationships
fromQueerty
1 week ago

He told me he was in an open relationship...after we hooked up. Am I wrong to be annoyed? - Queerty

Open relationships can create misunderstandings if all parties are not upfront about their status before engaging.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

OkCupid gave 3 million dating-app photos to facial recognition firm, FTC says

OkCupid and Match Group settled with the FTC without financial penalties for sharing user data with a facial recognition company.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

OkCupid settles FTC case on alleged misuse of its users' personal data

OkCupid settled a lawsuit with the FTC over sharing user data without consent, denying wrongdoing but committing to improved privacy practices.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists reveal where you're going WRONG on your dating profile

Your profile should first and foremost appeal to you and reflect who you are. If you want to add a touch of authenticity, you can include something slightly different that feels genuinely yours. Choosing a strategy based on social desirability strips us of authenticity and blurs our identity as individuals. It protects us, but at the same time it stereotypes us.
Photography
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Grindr's CPO says software engineering is 'changing in a good way' and 70% of its code is being checked in via AI

Grindr integrates AI across engineering and design while testing premium subscription tiers at high prices, with 70% of code now AI-checked and pricing based on user value delivery.
#dating-app-innovation
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating | TechCrunch

Tinder launched AI-enhanced features and an Events tab to help users meet in person at local activities, targeting Gen Z's preference for real-world connections over endless swiping.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating | TechCrunch

Tinder launched AI-enhanced features and an Events tab to help users meet in person at local activities, targeting Gen Z's preference for real-world connections over endless swiping.
more#dating-app-innovation
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Lifestyle
1 month ago

Bumble's AI assistant Bee will learn what you want from a relationship

Bumble launched Bee, an AI dating assistant that replaces swiping with personalized matchmaking by learning user preferences and surfacing compatible matches with compatibility explanations.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 months ago

For some job seekers, Tinder is the new LinkedIn

Some job seekers are using dating apps like Hinge and Bumble to share résumés, message matches about openings, and secure job leads.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Bumble adds AI-powered photo feedback and profile guidance tools | TechCrunch

Bumble launches AI-driven features to improve user profiles and facilitate real-world connections through personalized feedback and date-suggestion tools.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Match Group CEO: Public performance reviews build 'a culture of transparency'

Match Group implemented transparency and employee feedback channels to rebuild trust, improve collaboration, and enact product and engineering changes.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Bumble to launch an AI dating assistant, 'Bee' | TechCrunch

Bumble launches Bee, an AI assistant that learns user values and relationship goals to provide personalized match recommendations and enhance dating experiences.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Inside the Gay Tech Mafia

Gay men form tight social and professional networks that exert significant influence over Silicon Valley leadership and culture.
LGBT
fromQueerty
10 months ago

Addicted to the grid: Why can't we quit Grindr? - Queerty

Grindr's aggressive monetization through paywalls and ads frustrates users despite the app's cultural dominance among queer men with 14.5 million monthly users.
#in-person-dating
more#in-person-dating
Relationships
fromWIRED
2 months ago

I Ditched Hinge for an AI Matchmaker, to Mixed Results

AI-integrated matchmaking lowers cost but risks replacing genuine human conversation with formulaic AI-driven interactions.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Queerty Quick & Dirty: Grindr's wild new AI tier, Kid Rock being gross & Trixie Mattel's supremacy - Queerty

Grindr unveils a $350/month AI feature; Kid Rock's controversial 'anti-woke' halftime show and song spark backlash; Ricky Martin praises Bad Bunny; Trixie Mattel to host Queerties.
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