Bluesky Publishes First Transparency Report for 2025
Bluesky released its inaugural full transparency report on January 29, 2026, covering moderation, user growth, legal demands, and other Trust
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TikTok Announces ‘TikTok Live Fest’ Showcase in Las Vegas
TikTok has revealed plans for “TikTok Live Fest”, a live event scheduled for February 12, 2026, at Planet Hollywood in
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Tawkify: 65% of Daters Open to Long-Distance Relationships
A new survey from matchmaking service Tawkify has found that 65% of respondents are willing to pursue long-distance relationships, reflecting
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flutrr Partners With Saregama For Music-Led Matchmaking
Indian dating platform flutrr has announced a collaboration with Saregama, one of the country’s oldest music labels, to launch a
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QuackQuack: 57% of Indian Women Use Protective Dating Strategies
A recent consumer survey by Indian dating app QuackQuack has found that 57% of female users are employing deliberate, protective
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LinkedIn Reports Steady Growth and Record Ad Revenue in Latest Quarter
Microsoft’s professional networking platform LinkedIn achieved $5 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time in Q4 2025, according to
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Spotify Expands In-App Messaging with Group Chats for Up to 10 Users
Spotify has rolled out group chat functionality within its in-app messaging feature, allowing users to share podcasts, playlists, and audiobooks
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Experts Call for Architectural Regulation of Social Media
Landmark social media addiction trials commenced in late January 2026 in California state court, pitting parents, teens, and school districts
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Meta Reports Strong Q4 Growth in Users and Revenue
Meta Platforms reported solid financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 (ended December 31, 2025), with total daily active
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PODCAST: Candice Gallagher on Rethinking Dating, Community, and Connection
Our next GDI Podcast episode is live! This week, host Mark Brooks, CEO of Courtland Brooks, speaks with Candice Gallagher,
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Gen Z Dating App Burnout Drives Surge in Matchmaker Interest
Dating app fatigue has reached a critical point for younger users, with recent data showing widespread emotional, mental, and physical
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Match Group Suffers Data Breach of 10 Million Records
Cybercrime group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for stealing over 10 million records from Match Group platforms, including Hinge, OkCupid, and
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WhatsApp Rolls Out ‘Strict Account Settings’ Option
WhatsApp has introduced a new optional security feature called Strict Account Settings, designed to provide high-risk users with stronger defenses
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TikTok Addresses US App “Cascading Systems Failure”
TikTok’s newly formed U.S. entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, has acknowledged ongoing technical disruptions affecting the app for American
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Dating App ‘Left Field’ Secures Investment on Shark Tank
Left Field, a location-based dating app emphasizing organic in-person meet-cutes over traditional swiping, appeared on the January 21, 2026, episode
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NeverMissed Teams Up with Logan Crosby for Tour Activations
Dating app NeverMissed has entered a promotional partnership with country artist Logan Crosby to integrate its location-based features into his
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Norton Report: 48% Open to Dating AI, Many Use AI For Dating Profiles
A new Norton Insights Report titled “Artificial Intimacy” has found that nearly half (48%) of current online daters in New
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Thursday Partners with Pepsi for ‘Love At First Sip’ Singles Event
Dating app Thursday has announced a collaboration with PepsiCo (via Pepsi UK) for an upcoming singles night event themed around
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Last Chance to Purchase Early Bird Tickets for GDI’s New York Conference – Ends on January 30th
With less than a week to go, this is your last chance to get Early Bird tickets to GDI’s upcoming
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Study: Men Feel Stereotyped and Insecure on Dating Apps
Cosmopolitan UK has published findings from a project involving conversations with 250 men about their experiences in today’s dating landscape.
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TikTok Loses Ground to UpScrolled After Censorship Claims
A relatively new social media app called UpScrolled has experienced a rapid rise in downloads and visibility on Apple’s App
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EU Opens Formal Probe into X Over Grok AI
The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into X regarding potential violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA) linked
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X Introduces ‘Starterpacks’ Feature
X has announced plans to launch “Starterpacks”, a new tool that provides users with pre-curated lists of accounts to follow
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Pinterest Introduces Built-in Media Planner
Pinterest has introduced a new Media Planner tool within its Ads Manager, designed to streamline the planning and management of
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Tinder Lauches Sprite Packaging Promotion
Tinder has launched an advertising campaign with Sprite, placing their lopo on millions of Sprite cans – as well as
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Vybes Launches Creator-Driven “Vybes Villa” Series
Gen Z dating app Vybes has launched “Vybes Villa,” a creator-driven reality series that premiered on January 12, 2026, marking
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AI-Powered Romance Scams Surge Ahead of Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches in 2026, reports indicate a significant rise in sophisticated romance scams on popular dating platforms, including
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LTR 48: Paid Acquisition Tactics and Influencer Strategies
Mark Brooks, a veteran consultant and strategist in the online dating and social discovery sector, will lead the 48th edition
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One Week Left to Purchase Early Bird Tickets for GDI’s New York Conference – Ends on January 30th
Preparations are well underway for GDI’s New York Conference on Wednesday, March 18th, and delegates interested in attending have until
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TikTok Finalizes U.S. Joint Venture to Secure Operations and Avoid Ban
TikTok has officially established TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, a majority American-owned entity, to comply with U.S. national security requirements
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