Hinge Introduces AI-Generated “Convo Starters”
Hinge has launched a new feature designed to help daters send better first messages. Called “Convo Starters,” the tool uses
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Experts Warn “AI Situationships” Could Reshape 2026 Dating
A new report from the dating app happn predicts the rise of a controversial new dating phenomenon: the “AI situationship.”
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TikTok Launches “Shared Feed” and “Shared Collections” Features
TikTok has unveiled a new update that moves the short-form video app beyond solo browsing – introducing collaborative tools aimed
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LinkedIn Unveils New Ad Tools, Including Reserved Ads
LinkedIn is rolling out a suite of new advertising tools at the end of 2025 aimed at giving marketers more
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Match Group CEO: AI Should Support Human Connection
AI should support human connection, not replace it,” says Malgosia Green, Asia CEO of Match Group that owns several leading
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Russia Bans Snapchat and FaceTime in Crackdown
Russia has officially blocked access to Snapchat and FaceTime across the country, marking the latest step in a sweeping campaign
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X Cuts Off European Commission’s Ad Account After €120 M Fine
On 5 December 2025, X was hit with a landmark €120 million fine from European Commission, marking the first enforcement of
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Low-Effort Profiles Are Undermining the Dating Experience
A new report from Feeld – a dating app known for catering to open-minded and nontraditional relationships – argues that
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Tinder Slump Puts Match Group Turnaround to the Test
Match Group is confronting a critical test from investors as its flagship dating app, Tinder, continues to see declining engagement
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Meta Expands Instagram Marketing API With Big Reels Focus
Meta has rolled out a significant update to its Instagram Marketing API, giving brands and third-party social-management platforms access to
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TikTok Rolls Out “Nearby Feed” in Europe for Local Discovery
TikTok has officially launched its “Nearby Feed” across the U.K., France, Germany and Italy – a new feature designed to
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Facebook Dating Blocks Browser Access, Forces App Install
A growing number of users of Facebook Dating say that the feature no longer works when accessed through mobile web
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Non-Profit Dating App GoodDate Seeks to Break Swipe Fatigue Cycle
As many users grow disillusioned with endless swiping, paywalls and safety concerns on mainstream dating platforms, one new alternative is
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Grindr Supports App Store Age Verification Bill
On Tuesday (2 December), the dating app, which recently revealed its annual Grindr Unwrapped data, published a blog post confirming
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LinkedIn Report Highlights AI, Video, Networking SMB Priorities
LinkedIn has published a new report aimed at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), offering data-driven advice and insight into how
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TikTok Reports Strong U.S. Black Friday Shopping Growth
TikTok says shopping activity on its platform rose surprisingly sharply over the recent Black Friday and Cyber Monday period, providing
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Dating App Hily Wins Prestigious Red Dot Award
Hily has received international recognition after earning the Red Dot Award in the Brand Design Identity category – part of
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Bethenny Frankel Launches Paid Dating App ‘The Core’
Reality-TV alum and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel has unveiled a new dating service, The Core, describing it as a “society of
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Grindr Releases 2025 Unwrapped Statistics
This week Grindr released its 2025 “Unwrapped” report – the fifth annual edition of the app’s year-in-review – offering a
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Meta Publishes New Reels Playbook for Brands
Meta has released fresh guidance for advertisers and brands looking to capitalise on its booming short-video format, Instagram/Facebook Reels. The
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Threads Improves Post Sharing System
Threads is rolling out a fresh update aimed at making it easier for users to reshare the posts they’ve liked
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Tinder Releases Latest “Year In Swipe” Report and Predictions
The latest insights from Tinder reveal a marked transformation in how singles on the platform are approaching dating – with
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Date Draft Due to Release With Gamified Date Trading Feature
A newly announced dating app called Date Draft is attempting to flip the script on a perennial problem in online
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UK Daters Embrace Apps as Social Lifeline
A major new study from Match Group and Ipsos reveals that the use of dating apps in Britain has shifted
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Facebook Dating Is Popular, But Rarely Mentioned
If Facebook Dating is a top player in the dating market, why has it struggled to break through culturally? One
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Snapchat Launches AR “Winter Village” With Luxury Brands
Snapchat has launched a new augmented-reality shopping experience called Winter Village, marking its latest effort to blend immersive content with
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X Shifts Following Feed to Algorithmic Ranking by Grok AI
X has begun rolling out a significant update to how content is displayed in its app, moving away from a
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LTR 47: eHarmony’s Former CEO Interview, and Mark Brooks on Growth Ideas
Mark Brooks, a longtime strategist and advisor to the online dating industry, is set to host the 47th edition of LTR
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Research Links Singlehood Anxiety to Flexible Dating Choices
A recent study published in Personal Relationships suggests that anticipating an extended period of single life can significantly influence how
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Survey Finds Workplace Dating App Use Is Commonplace
A recent survey from the dating app Hily reveals that the workplace has emerged as the second-most popular spot for
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