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fromwww.independent.co.uk

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

1 day 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.

#online-dating

1 day ago

Right-wing politics

How your political leanings can impact your success on dating apps

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Women

Online dating's untold dangers

Marketing tech

Forgive me, Reader: I ghost him.' The best dating apps, tested

Relationships

Tinder Ads Take on Dating App Skeptics and Haters

Relationships

It feels like admin': why are people falling out of love with dating apps?

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Today is busiest day of YEAR for dating apps - best time to bag a date

1 day ago

Right-wing politics

How your political leanings can impact your success on dating apps

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Women

Online dating's untold dangers

Marketing tech

Forgive me, Reader: I ghost him.' The best dating apps, tested

Relationships

Tinder Ads Take on Dating App Skeptics and Haters

Relationships

It feels like admin': why are people falling out of love with dating apps?

Miscellaneous

Today is busiest day of YEAR for dating apps - best time to bag a date

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.

#identity-verification

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.

Privacy technologies

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

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.

more#identity-verification

Privacy technologies

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

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.

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'

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.

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'

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

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.

Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd returns as CEO amid a dating app decline

Whitney Wolfe Herd is returning as Bumble's CEO following her resignation, amidst challenges faced by the dating app industry.

Despite a rise in users, Bumble's revenue per user has declined, signaling potential financial instability.

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.

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.

Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd returns as CEO amid a dating app decline

Whitney Wolfe Herd is returning as Bumble's CEO following her resignation, amidst challenges faced by the dating app industry.

Despite a rise in users, Bumble's revenue per user has declined, signaling potential financial instability.

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.

more#user-experience

#match-group

Rape under wraps: how Tinder, Hinge and their corporate owner chose profits over safety

Dating apps cannot guarantee user safety, especially when prior assault allegations exist against users.

Miscellaneous

Investigation finds Match Group failed to act on reports of sexual assault

Marketing tech

Match to lay off 13% of staff | TechCrunch

Rape under wraps: how Tinder, Hinge and their corporate owner chose profits over safety

Dating apps cannot guarantee user safety, especially when prior assault allegations exist against users.

Miscellaneous

Investigation finds Match Group failed to act on reports of sexual assault

Marketing tech

Match to lay off 13% of staff | TechCrunch

more#match-group

#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.

fromWIRED

I Took Grindr's AI Wingman for a Spin. Here's a Glimpse of Your Dating Future

In-app conversations yield a more genuine user profile, influencing improved recommendations.

AI tools on Grindr can summarize chats and highlight compatible profiles for users.

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.

fromWIRED

I Took Grindr's AI Wingman for a Spin. Here's a Glimpse of Your Dating Future

In-app conversations yield a more genuine user profile, influencing improved recommendations.

AI tools on Grindr can summarize chats and highlight compatible profiles for users.

NYC startup

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

more#grindr

#mental-health

Relationships

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

Relationships

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

Relationships

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

Relationships

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

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.

#relationship-trends

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

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?

more#relationship-trends

Can Matchmaking Platforms Save Us From Dating App Fatigue?

People are turning away from dating apps in favor of real-life connections.

Singles Only Social Club exemplifies the shift towards offline dating events.

'I used to only date people who liked the same stuff as me - until I realised why that was a problem'

Widen your dating preferences to include people with different interests.

I uprooted my life at 33 to move to Barcelona. As a single woman, dating abroad has been a totally different experience.

Moving from Scotland to Barcelona has made dating feel more organic and engaging without solely relying on apps.

Digital life

I'm a sex and relationship therapist - here's the one reason why 75% of single people are getting ghosted

fromBustle

Relationships

When Will I Finally Meet Someone?

fromWIRED

Can Matchmaking Platforms Save Us From Dating App Fatigue?

People are turning away from dating apps in favor of real-life connections.

Singles Only Social Club exemplifies the shift towards offline dating events.

'I used to only date people who liked the same stuff as me - until I realised why that was a problem'

Widen your dating preferences to include people with different interests.

I uprooted my life at 33 to move to Barcelona. As a single woman, dating abroad has been a totally different experience.

Moving from Scotland to Barcelona has made dating feel more organic and engaging without solely relying on apps.

Digital life

I'm a sex and relationship therapist - here's the one reason why 75% of single people are getting ghosted

fromBustle

Relationships

When Will I Finally Meet Someone?

Mental health

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

Miscellaneous

3 digital body language signs someone isn't into you, even if they always text back

Mental health

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

Miscellaneous

3 digital body language signs someone isn't into you, even if they always text back

more#communication

#cybersecurity

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.

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.

Miscellaneous

How I caught my catfish: 'It's a surreal conversation. At one point he bursts into tears'

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.

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.

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

Miscellaneous

How I caught my catfish: 'It's a surreal conversation. At one point he bursts into tears'

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.

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

#catfishing

UK news

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

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

The Indo Daily Special: John Meagher reveals how he caught the catfish posing as him

UK news

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

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

The Indo Daily Special: John Meagher reveals how he caught the catfish posing as him

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.

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.

Artificial intelligence

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

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.

Artificial intelligence

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

more#human-connection

#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

Privacy professionals

Bumble adds ID verification and other safety features

Marketing tech

Bumble adds an ID verification feature to win over cautious daters

Privacy professionals

Bumble is getting ID verification

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

Privacy professionals

Bumble adds ID verification and other safety features

Marketing tech

Bumble adds an ID verification feature to win over cautious daters

Privacy professionals

Bumble is getting ID verification

more#bumble

#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

Artificial intelligence

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

Miscellaneous

Tinder will try AI-powered matching as dating app continues to lose users | TechCrunch

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

Miscellaneous

Tinder will try AI-powered matching as dating app continues to lose users | TechCrunch

SF parents

fromSacramento Bee

Juvenile tried to rob men he lured by posing as 24-year-old on dating app, CA cops say

A juvenile lured victims on dating apps to commit robbery and threats in California.

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 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.

The Dead Thing review sexy state-of-dating thriller opens up the algorithmic death-drive

The film is an unsettling blend of dating drama and supernatural elements, exploring modern love's intricacies through a hauntingly enchanting lens.

Miscellaneous

Tinder adds new Explore categories to help you find likeminded dates

Tinder is updating its Explore page with new categories like 'Serious Dater' and 'Non-monogamy' to help users find matches aligned with relationship goals.

Relationships