Tinder to Host First-Ever SPARKS Product Event
Tinder, the flagship dating app of Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), will host its inaugural product event, SPARKS 2026: Start Something
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Crush App Launches With Focus on Vetted Dates
A new Luxembourg-based dating platform called Crush is challenging the dominance of traditional swipe-based apps by focusing on vetted profiles
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Snapchat Report Hints At B2B Marketing Channel Potential
Snapchat is making a case for its relevance in B2B marketing, traditionally dominated by LinkedIn, according to a new report
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TikTok Rejects End-to-End DM Encryption Over Privacy Concerns
TikTok has decided against implementing end-to-end encryption for direct messages, according to a report from the BBC. The company stated
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GDI New York 2026: 2 Weeks to Go!
There are just 2 weeks until the GDI Dating and Social Discovery North America Conference in New York, taking place
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Deepfakes Push Gen Z To Arranging In-Person Dates Online
AI-powered romance scams are fuelling a shift away from online dating among UK singles, with 56% of Gen Z now
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ICNOVA Study: Dating App Usage Habits in Portugal
A new study from researcher Rita Sepúlveda at ICNOVA (Instituto de Comunicação da NOVA) provides fresh insights into how Portuguese
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Fitness Apps Become A Hotbed For Online Dating
Running clubs may have picked up momentum in the West around 2024, but in India, the trend really took off by
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Elliott Investment Takes $1B Stake in Pinterest, Backs AI-Driven Turnaround
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has acquired a $1 billion stake in Pinterest. The investment, first initiated in 2022 and
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Former Hinge Execs Raise $8.5m For Rodeo Social App
Former Hinge executives Sam Levy and Tim MacGougan have raised $8.5 million in seed funding for Rodeo, a new app
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Malaysia Blocks Grindr and Blued Websites, Among Others
Malaysia has blocked access to the websites of dating apps Grindr and Blued, and is exploring legal steps to limit
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Survey: 1 in 2 Indian Singles Chose AI Intimacy Over Partners
A survey by extramarital dating app Gleeden and research firm IPSOS reveals a striking shift in how Indians are integrating
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X Introduces Built-in “Paid Partnership” Sponsored Post Labels
X has announced the launch of a new “Paid Partnership” label that creators can apply to sponsored content, replacing manual
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Almost 50% Of US Consumers Use TikTok As A Search Engine
TikTok has solidified its role as a legitimate search engine for many Americans, with 49% of US consumers reporting that
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Bumble Faces Lawsuit Over “Preventable” Data Breach
Bumble is the target of a new class-action lawsuit filed in Texas earlier this February, alleging that the company failed
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“Tea App Green Flags” Launches To Repair Tea User Reputations
A new online reputation management service is stepping into the contentious world of Tea, the women-only dating safety app that
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TikTok: 112 Million Violative Pieces of Content Removed in H2 2025
TikTok has published its sixth Digital Services Act (DSA) transparency report covering content moderation activity from July to December 2025.
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Instagram Opens Up Creator Tools To All Users
Instagram introduced two significant updates on March 1, 2026, giving users more control over their profile appearance and access to
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Grindr Beats Q4 Revenue Estimates, Expands Share Buyback
Grindr has reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results this February, with revenue climbing 29% year-over-year to $126 million, surpassing analyst estimates of
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Bumble Releases AI Profile and Photo Feedback Tools
Bumble has announced a suite of new AI-powered profile improvement features designed to help users refine their profiles and move
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Steven Bartlett Backs hati Dating App on Dragon’s Den
A dating app with a difference was pitched on Dragons’ Den tonight – and bagged an investor in Steven Bartlett
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Meta Files Lawsuits Against Celeb-Bait Ad Scammers
Meta is taking a new wave of legal actions targeting celeb-bait scams, schemes that exploit images and likenesses of celebrities
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Threads Tests “DM Me” Shortcut to Boost In-Stream Messaging
Threads is experimenting with a new feature that simplifies starting direct messages from within public posts, aiming to encourage more
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PODCAST: Brittnee Barnes of Vybes on Fixing Dating App Fatigue
Our latest GDI podcast episode is now live! This week, we were delighted to be joined by Brittnee Barnes, CEO
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CERCA Rebrands with Focus on Connections and Trusted Dating
CERCA, the dating app that connects users through mutual friends rather than anonymous strangers, has unveiled a comprehensive rebrand designed
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Romance Scams Outpace Other Fraud Types at $1.16 Billion
Romance scams continue to escalate, with reported losses reaching alarming levels in recent quarters. According to Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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Malaysia Looks to Block Blued, Grindr, other LGBTQ+ Dating Apps
Malaysia has blocked Grindr and Blued in the country and is looking into measures to curb other LGBTQ+ dating apps
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Pinterest Releases Parenting Trend Report for 2026
Pinterest has published its first-ever Parenting Trend Report, offering insights into how parents use the platform to plan activities, purchases,
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Snapchat Announces ‘The Snappys’ Creator Awards Show
Snapchat is stepping into the creator spotlight with its inaugural awards ceremony, “The Snappys,” scheduled for March 21, 2026. Announced
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