Survey: Queer Men Prioritize Intentional Dating Over Hookups
New research suggests that gay and queer men are increasingly moving away from casual dating norms and placing greater value
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TikTok Expands Accessibility Controls With New Viewing and Motion Settings
TikTok is rolling out additional accessibility features aimed at supporting users with visual, neurological, and cognitive sensitivities, continuing a broader
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DoorDash Launches AI-Driven Social App Zesty
DoorDash is testing a new direction beyond food delivery with the launch of Zesty, an AI-powered social app designed to
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Most U.S. Singles Still Aim for Long-Term Relationships
Coffee Meets Bagel’s newly released Dating Realness Report 2025 paints a nuanced picture of the online dating landscape in the
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The Rise of Singlehood Persists Despite Dating Apps
A widening global trend shows that increasing numbers of adults in wealthy countries are remaining single, even as digital platforms
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Hinge Arrives in Brazil With Meaningful Local Matchmaking
Daters in Brazil are searching for genuine connections, and Hinge, the dating app designed to be deleted®, launches in the
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Alternative Social Media Apps Surge as Australia Teen Ban Begins
Alternative social media platforms are seeing a sharp rise in popularity in Australia following the introduction of the country’s landmark
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Threads Further Expands Topic-Based Communities
Threads is pushing further into interest-driven conversations with a new expansion of its topic-based Communities, as Meta continues to position
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Clarity, Values and Emotional Honesty Are Now Core Dating Factors
Dating norms are shifting again, with younger singles moving away from ambiguity and toward clearer, more emotionally grounded connections. Tinder’s
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UK Singles Increasingly Focus on Purposeful Matchups
A new UK-focused sexuality and relationships report from Lovehoney suggests that 2026 will mark a notable shift in how people
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Retro Adds ‘Rewind’ Feature to Let Users Explore and Share Old Camera Roll Memories
Retro, a photo-sharing app built around close friend groups, is rolling out a new feature designed to help users revisit
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X Reports Q3 Revenue Growth as Advertising Recovers
X has reported higher revenue for the third quarter of 2025, signaling a modest financial rebound after several turbulent years
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Complaints About Dating Services in Hong Kong Rise By 50%
Hong Kong’s Consumer Council has reported a significant increase in complaints related to dating services and matchmaking platforms in 2025,
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AI Dating Startup Keeper Raises $4M to Build ‘Soulmate’ Platform
Keeper, a dating startup built around AI-driven matchmaking, has raised $4 million in pre-seed funding as it looks to challenge
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Dating Survey: Millennials Spread Emotional Needs Across Matches
A new survey from Dating.com suggests that many millennials are rethinking how they approach emotional intimacy, increasingly distributing their emotional
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Meta Moderation Shows Trade-Off Between Accuracy and Safety
Meta has released updated data on its content enforcement and account authenticity as part of its Community Standards Enforcement Report,
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Pinterest Moves Into Connected TV Ads With tvScientific Acquisition
Pinterest has agreed to acquire tvScientific, a connected TV (CTV) advertising platform, as part of a strategic effort to broaden
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Half of Americans Say Financial Mismatch Hurts Relationships
A recent Self Financial survey of over 1,000 U.S. adults sheds light on how money influences dating behaviour and relationship
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Gleeden-IPSOS Survey – Indian Singles Will Redefine Dating Norms
A new relationship landscape is emerging in India, according to the Gleeden x IPSOS “Relationship Playback 2025” study, which surveyed
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India’s DPDP Act Cracks Down On Dating App Tracking
Many dating apps continue to collect and process residual data even after users delete or deactivate their profiles. India’s Digital
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TikTok Taps DoubleVerify’s Metrics to Deepen Ad Insights
TikTok has expanded its tools for advertisers by integrating DoubleVerify’s Authentic Attention measurement product into its platform, marking a significant
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Meta Adds “Your Algorithm” Controls for U.S. Instagram Reels
Meta has begun deploying a new set of manual controls for Instagram’s Reels feed, giving users in the United States
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PODCAST: Emma Sayle of Killing Kittens on Scaling Niche Dating Into a Global Lifestyle Brand
In this episode of the GDI Podcast, host Mark Brooks sits down with Emma Sayle, the powerhouse founder & CEO
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Hinge Names Jackie Jantos As New CEO
Hinge has appointed Jackie Jantos as its new Chief Executive Officer in a leadership transition, one that coincides with founder
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Hullo Gets AI Matchmaking Upgrade with Nvidia, AWS and Google
Vietnam-based dating app Hullo has launched a substantial upgrade to its AI-driven matchmaking system, aiming to address common frustrations in
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LinkedIn Crosses 100 Million Verified Profiles
LinkedIn has announced that more than 100 million members worldwide have completed its free identity-verification process – a significant benchmark
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Pinterest Releases 2026 Trends Prediction Report
Pinterest has published its annual Pinterest Predicts 2026 forecast, offering a comprehensive look at 21 emerging trends the platform expects
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Hinge Founder Steps Down to Launch New App Overtone
In a major shake-up for the online dating industry, Match Group announced that Hinge founder and long-time CEO Justin McLeod
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Survey Finds Gen Z Turning to Reverse-Psychology Flirting
A new survey from Indian dating platform QuackQuack indicates that a notable share of Gen Z users are embracing a
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Matrimony.com Buyback Talks Cause 14% Share Jump
Matrimony.com shares jumped 14% after the company announced a board meeting to consider its third buyback in three years. The
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