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fromAdExchanger
9 hours ago

Dating App Pure Swipes Right On Programmatic CTV Ad Buying | AdExchanger

Back when the dating app first launched in 2012, it was a completely anonymous hookup app - a "quick and safe way to find sex right now," according to one tagline from back in the day. But Pure has since pivoted to what Chantal Pesulima, the app's director of integrated marketing, calls a "full-blown dating app" focused on sexual openness, mutual consent and safety.
Marketing
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Are YOU dating a psychopath? Scientists reveal key sign to look for

Analysis revealed that men who reported having more sex through dating apps were likely to score higher in psychopathy. The researchers, from the Hochschule Döpfer University of Applied Sciences in Germany, warned this behaviour could reflect exploitative tendencies and an ability to target vulnerable individuals. 'Individuals with a faster life strategy, particularly men high in psychopathy and sexual desires, report more mating success via dating apps,' they said.
Psychology
#bumble
fromInc
3 weeks ago
E-Commerce

Bumble Is Losing Paying Users. Here's Why Its Competitors Are Winning

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Relationships

Bumble, Match staff cuts indicate people looking for connections are splitting from dating apps | CBC News

fromFortune
2 months ago
Startup companies

Bumble cut 30% of its workforce-the magnitude of which JPMorgan says 'comes as a surprise'

fromInc
3 weeks ago
E-Commerce

Bumble Is Losing Paying Users. Here's Why Its Competitors Are Winning

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Relationships

Bumble, Match staff cuts indicate people looking for connections are splitting from dating apps | CBC News

fromFortune
2 months ago
Startup companies

Bumble cut 30% of its workforce-the magnitude of which JPMorgan says 'comes as a surprise'

Relationships
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Asking for a friend: When I tell women on dating apps that I'm 5ft 4in, they either say no or just block me. I feel so rejected and frustrated.

Height-based preferences on dating apps cause frequent rejection and lower self-confidence, but height should not be the sole criterion for choosing a partner.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

My ex stalked me, so I joined a 'dating safety' app. Then my address was leaked

When she finally got back on to the dating scene, she was wary. She decided to sign up for a new app where women could do background checks and share experiences of men they were dating. Users of the US-based Tea Dating Advice app, which is only available in America, could flag if potential partners were married or registered sex offenders. They could run reverse image searches to check against people using fake identities.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Splitsville review open marriage comedy is a silly, scrappy and sex-filled good time

Splitsville satirizes ethical non-monogamy clichés through a rollicking, sensitive comedy about four friends navigating open-relationship boundaries and awkward romantic mishaps.
#artificial-intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ghosting, breadcrumbing, one-night stands: are we done with dating apps? - podcast

More than a million people in the UK left dating apps last year, indicating a severe problem that has led these apps into a financial crisis.
Relationships
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

These 3 Zodiac Signs Swipe Right On Everyone

Different people have unique approaches to swiping on dating apps, influenced by their zodiac sign.
Digital life
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

In New Dating App, You Talk to an AI Matchmaker Who Sets You Up on Dates With Strangers

Dating apps often lead to superficial interactions, and Sitch aims to provide a more refined matching process using AI.
#match-group
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Match Group's rape problem: A lawsuit alleges that inaction by Tinder and Hinge's owner allowed abusers to stay on the apps

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Match Group's rape problem: A lawsuit alleges that inaction by Tinder and Hinge's owner allowed abusers to stay on the apps

Marketing tech
fromFast Company
2 months ago

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.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

There's another 'Tea' app going viral. This time, it's for men.

TeaOnHer app allows men to post anonymously about women, replicating features of the original Tea app.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Tell us: did you meet your partner on a dating app within three months?

Many dating app users experience fatigue despite the convenience, with years spent looking for love.
#tinder
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
E-Commerce

Tinder explores a redesign, dating 'modes,' and college-specific features to boost engagement | TechCrunch

Women
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Tinder Is Testing Out a New Height Filter

Tinder is testing a height filter, available only to paying subscribers, to help users refine their dating preferences.
Marketing tech
fromMail Online
2 months ago

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

Tinder has introduced a height filter in its Premium Discovery feature, sparking mixed reactions among users.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
E-Commerce

Tinder explores a redesign, dating 'modes,' and college-specific features to boost engagement | TechCrunch

#cybersecurity
fromFortune
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

The Tea app was intended to help women date safely. Then hackers leaked 72,000 images online, including users' selfies

fromFortune
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

The Tea app was intended to help women date safely. Then hackers leaked 72,000 images online, including users' selfies

#hinge
#fraud
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Calif. man accused of scamming dating app users out of $2 million

According to the Central District of California U.S. Attorney's Office, a California man was indicted on 13 counts of wire fraud for scamming dating app users out of $2 million.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Dating is a nightmare. Whisper network apps won't save us.

Tea allows women to reverse image search men's photos, run background checks on suitors, and post reviews of men, marking them as green-flag or red-flag daters.
Women
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Men really are 'punching' on dating apps, study confirms

Dating apps reveal men often swipe above their attractiveness level, leading to mismatched successful matches with women of similar desirability.
#dating
#online-dating
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Online marketing

People Are Rizzing on Tinder Using ChatGPT, Then Showing Up to Dates Completely Tongue-Tied Without Their AI Crutch

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Online marketing

People Are Rizzing on Tinder Using ChatGPT, Then Showing Up to Dates Completely Tongue-Tied Without Their AI Crutch

#mental-health
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Leftists are determined to date each other - and not settle for liberals: Politics are the new religion'

Zohran Mamdani's Hinge success story boosts interest in the app among eligible New Yorkers.
fromIndependent
1 month 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?

Casual dating can be frustrating and overwhelming, especially after a long-term relationship.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

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

Re-entering the dating scene as a widow led to exploring an AI boyfriend for companionship.
#gen-z
fromFortune
1 month ago
Relationships

Dating apps are doomed because Gen Z is locked in on meet-cutes, former Hinge content lead says: 'They want to vibe their way through meeting people'

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
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'

fromFortune
1 month ago
Relationships

Dating apps are doomed because Gen Z is locked in on meet-cutes, former Hinge content lead says: 'They want to vibe their way through meeting people'

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
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'

Relationships
fromIndependent
2 months ago

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

Singletons are exploring innovative ways to connect romantically, moving away from traditional dating apps.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Sitch's new dating app fuses human matchmaking and AI | TechCrunch

Sitch leverages AI and human expertise to improve matchmaking in dating apps, aiming for better user satisfaction than existing platforms.
#ai-in-dating
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

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

Dating apps can be a frustrating yet entertaining experience for singles.
Cultural differences amplify the challenges of online dating.
Female friendships provide support and humor amidst dating frustrations.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

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

Celebrities prefer Raya for dating due to privacy, but they still face challenges finding genuine connections.
fromApaonline
2 months ago

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

AI chatbots raise questions about personhood in dating scenarios.
Sophia the Robot challenges traditional views on consciousness and personhood.
Kant's philosophy complicates the definition of personhood and equality.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

You can now set up double dates with friends on Tinder | TechCrunch

Tinder's new Double Date feature allows users to team up with friends and chat with matches, alleviating dating pressure.
Marketing tech
fromWIRED
2 months ago

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

Browser Dating app focuses on unique one-time payment model for unlimited matches, contrary to typical subscription-based approaches.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Kidnappings via dating apps in Jalisco put US tourists on alert

Tourists in Jalisco should exercise caution using dating apps due to rising kidnapping and extortion incidents.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Simon Bourke: Tinder's height filter eliminates short kings - but beware the wrath of those left in the shadows

Women dominate power dynamics on dating apps, leaving men competing for attention.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

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.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

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

American citizens have been kidnapped after meeting individuals on dating apps in Mexico, prompting cautionary advice from the U.S. embassy.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
2 months ago

25 Dating App Bio Ideas for the Yoga Obsessed

Yoga-themed dating bios capture spiritual intentions and attract like-minded partners.
#grindr
Growth hacking
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Grindr's new Right Now feature gives the app a spicy live feed

Grindr's Right Now feature enhances user connections by offering a live feed of intention-based posts that disappear after an hour.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Meet LoveJack, the dating app designed for users to find love using just five words | TechCrunch

Kevin Malone from 'The Office' once said, 'Why waste time say lot word when few word do trick?' This reflects the essence of LoveJack.
Marketing tech
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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

Dating app users prefer profiles of those with similar political views, particularly favoring Reform voters over Conservative or left-leaning parties.
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago

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
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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

Dating apps are enhancing safety measures to combat online abuse and ensure user identity verification.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Dating apps left me suicidal. How can I find love before it's too late?

"I’ve met about 100 different women through dating apps over eight years, but nothing has stuck. It's discouraging when everyone seems broken."
Relationships
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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.
Marketing tech
fromWIRED
3 months ago

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.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

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

Colorado ranks highest for cheating-related app searches in the US, revealing a troubling trend in marital fidelity.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
5 months ago

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.
Digital life
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Why you should update your old dating app profile photos ASAP

Young daters should update their profiles frequently for better dating experiences.
Mismatched profile photos lead to dissatisfaction and potential cancellations of dates.
Public sentiment is divided on the effectiveness of dating apps in connecting users.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

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

It's essential to put thought into your dating app message as 78% of users dislike receiving just a 'Hey' or 'Hi,' indicating a lack of effort.
Mental health
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