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Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
New York City

Man ties Grindr date to bed, then robs and abandons him, California officials say

The article discusses a 27-year-old man facing prison for attacking and robbing a man he met on Grindr in California. [ more ]
Queerty
3 weeks ago
EU data protection

Here's why hundreds of Grindr users in the UK are suing the app

Lawsuit against Grindr in the UK for sharing sensitive user data with third parties without consent. [ more ]
Queerty
5 months ago
Digital life

This Gen-Z user thinks "predatory" Grindr should be "illegal" & Gay Twitter is not having it

Debate arises on Twitter about safety and promiscuity in the LGBTQ+ community
Users discuss the legality and safety of Grindr as a dating app [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Grindr sued for allegedly sharing users' HIV status

Grindr is facing a lawsuit for allegedly sharing sensitive user data, breaching privacy laws. [ more ]
Theregister
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

UK class action targets Grindr, alleges app shared HIV data

Users are suing Grindr for allegedly sharing sensitive data like HIV status with third-party advertisers. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Lawsuit in London to allege Grindr shared users' HIV status with ad firms

Grindr users planning legal action for data breach, including sharing HIV status with advertisers. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Grindr is reportedly introducing an 'AI boyfriend' to sext users

Grindr is launching an 'AI boyfriend' bot for sexting and relationship simulation.
The app aims to shift from hookup culture to features supporting long-term dating and networking. [ more ]
Queerty
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Grindr reportedly plans to introduce "AI boyfriends" to sext with you when nobody else will

Grindr is shifting towards features focused on long-term dating, travel, and professional networking.
Grindr plans to introduce AI wingmen and AI boyfriends for users, potentially changing the dynamics of interactions on the app. [ more ]
Futurism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Grindr Working on Chatbot You Can Sext With

Grindr is shifting focus to AI chatbots for sexually explicit interactions with users.
There are concerns about potential abuse and harassment as Grindr plans to introduce AI boyfriends. [ more ]
Iapp
2 months ago
EU data protection

Hearing set for Grindr's Norway fine appeal

The Oslo District Court will hear Grindr's appeal of a NOK65 million fine imposed by Norway's data protection authority.
Datatilsynet alleged Grindr carried out improper disclosure of personal data to marketers. [ more ]
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3 months ago
LGBT

Grindr's trans-inclusive filter angers gay rights activist: 'Delete your service'

A gay rights activist criticizes Grindr's trans and nonbinary-inclusive filter.
Users can now filter for trans and nonbinary people on the dating app. [ more ]
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 ]
Queerty
4 months ago
Digital life

Here we go again! The first Gay Twitter debate of the year is all about Snapchat

The use of Snapchat in dating app conversations, such as Grindr, is a common topic of debate in the LGBTQ+ community.
Some individuals view Snapchat as juvenile and prefer other social media platforms for communication and verification. [ more ]
BrooklynVegan
5 months ago
Music

New Songs Out Today

LYNKS released a new single about the emptiness of casual encounters on Grindr.
Real Lies released a new EP featuring trance-y beats and spoken word vocals.
Skinhead, a punk/hardcore/Oi! band, is set to release a new record. [ more ]
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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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