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crime
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco man charged with carjacking, shooting San Leandro man he met on dating app

A San Francisco man has been arrested and charged with felonies for shooting a man he met on a dating app after consensual sex.
The suspect allegedly attempted to carjack the victim and shot him during a struggle over a gun.
The suspect was identified through his Grindr profile picture and cellphone and arrested at a courthouse for an unrelated gun possession case. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Cops still seeking crooks who bamboozled man looking for love in Fort Greene: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

Cops are searching for three thieves who stole over $2,000 worth of personal property from a man in Brooklyn.
The victim was lured into an apartment building by a woman he met on a dating app. [ more ]
BKReader
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Cops Still Seeking Crooks Who Bamboozled Man Looking For Love in Fort Greene: NYPD

A man in Brooklyn had over $2,000 worth of personal property stolen by thieves he met through a dating app.
The man was lured into an apartment building by a woman he met on the app called 'Instinct'. [ more ]
morecrime
The Drum
3 days ago
Marketing

Women were having nun of Bumble's celibacy ad. Nor were strategists

The 'Opening Moves' campaign of Bumble faced backlash due to a celibacy billboard, showcasing poor timing and a shift away from its safety branding strategy. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Marketing

Whimsical new Hinge ad celebrates the deletion of the app

Hinge's 'Designed to be Deleted' campaign celebrates love with humor. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Man wanted over death of girlfriend found dead in caravan'

Richard Scatchard, wanted over girlfriend's death, found dead after disappearing for six months.
Ms. Faiers met Scatchard on a dating app after a long marriage; police suspect man found dead in a caravan is likely Scatchard. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
Digital life

Unique dating app that will let users 'rate' matches to launch in Boston

Lola is an innovative dating app addressing common issues like endless chatting and mismatched expectations.
Users can review matches after a first date and skip prolonged online conversations on Lola. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
Digital life

This new dating app matches singles. But only if they have good credit scores

Score is a new dating app that targets individuals with good to excellent credit. Those with a credit score of less than 675 are not allowed to join.
Score aims to promote financial health and awareness by bringing it to the forefront of conversation through a dating app. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Digital life

Score is a new dating app for people with good to excellent credit | TechCrunch

A new dating app called Score has launched, but users must have a minimum credit score of 675 to use it.
The app aims to raise awareness about the importance of finances in relationships and start conversations about money that are often uncomfortable. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
Digital life

Online Dating Sucks - But This App Makes It Suck Less For People Like Me

Dating apps can be toxic and challenging for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
Disabled individuals face additional concerns such as personal safety and navigating online platforms. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

PayPal Ventures' first AI investment, a credit-based dating app and Robinhood's good week | TechCrunch

New fintech dating app requires minimum 675 credit score.
Robinhood's surprising profit boosts stock prices. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Finding love: Would you let AI help you make the first move?

Volar is a new dating app that incorporates AI technology to assist users in initiating conversations with strangers on matchmaking apps.
Volar provides three matches daily for each user, along with an AI-generated conversation based on the user's questionnaire. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
Relationships

The number of people meeting their partners online has surged

The number of people using dating apps or websites hit 30 percent in 2022
Matches on popular dating apps are becoming more meaningful [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
Relationships

Singletons rejoice! Today is busiest day of the YEAR for dating apps

Today is officially the busiest day of the year for dating apps, with a significant increase in messaging and likes.
The month of January is considered 'peak dating season' on dating apps with millions of messages sent and profile updates being made. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Relationships

How to Declutter Your Dating Life

Dating apps often lead to clutter and overwhelm in one's dating life, causing mental burnout.
Identifying personal goals and seeking therapy can help bring clarity and self-awareness in dating. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
Relationships

Looking for love? Busiest day of the YEAR for dating apps is coming up

The busiest day of the year for dating apps will fall on Sunday 7 January The number of 'Likes' will be 18.2 per cent higher than usual on this day
Engadget
5 months ago
Relationships

Tinder profiles just got a 'rizz-first' redesign

Tinder introduces new features including profile prompts, basic info tags, quizzes, and a report option for specific details of a profile.
The updates aim to engage Gen Z users and cater to their desire for more authentic connections.
Tinder's Chief Product Officer stated that the new features are a response to the evolving needs of modern daters. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
5 months ago
Canada news

Grindr most popular dating app of 2023 among users aged 54+

Grindr is the most popular dating app among users aged 54 and up.
Tinder has the highest reach among UK online adults, but Grindr has the longest average time spent per visitor.
Grindr's reach is growing and now reaches around 924,000 UK adults, or 1.9% of the population. [ more ]
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