Tinder Sparks 2026: AI Upgrades, Event System, Video Speed Dating
Tinder hosted its inaugural Sparks 2026 product keynote on March 12, bringing a new set of updates and features to
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Bumble Unveils AI Assistant Bee and Chapter-Based Profiles
Bumble has announced significant updates during its Q4 2025 earnings call on March 11th, introducing an AI-powered personal dating assistant
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LinkedIn Enhances Feed Algorithm For More Relevancy
LinkedIn has announced a significant update to its feed algorithm, leveraging recent advances in large language models (LLMs) and GPU-powered
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Facebook Marketplace Integrates Seller Tools with Meta AI
Meta has announced a suite of AI-powered upgrades for Facebook Marketplace, introducing features that streamline seller workflows and improve buyer-seller
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Bumble Q4 Revenue Beats Estimates, Turnaround Gains Traction
Bumble Inc. has reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, sparking a significant rally in its shares amid signs of progress in its
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HubPeople Launches ‘Find My Dating App’
HubPeople, a long-time player in dating infrastructure, has introduced Find My Dating App – a new traffic optimization tool aimed
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Yeet Launches “Yeeta” AI Dating Assistant
Yeet, a fresh dating app targeting Gen Z, has introduced Yeeta – the self-proclaimed “world’s first AI Dating Agent” –
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Parent-Managed Accounts for Pre-Teens
WhatsApp has introduced parent-managed accounts, giving guardians new tools to supervise their children’s messaging activity. The feature targets pre-teens –
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Reddit Highlights B2B Marketing Potential in New Report
Reddit has released a 22-page guide outlining significant B2B marketing opportunities on the platform. Titled to emphasize the “hidden B2B
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GDI New York 2026: 1 Week to Go!
There is just 1 week until the GDI Dating and Social Discovery North America Conference in New York, taking place
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Join GDI’s WhatsApp Group To Receive Latest Dating Industry And Social Media Industry News Via Your Phone
If you want to stay updated on what is happening in the wider dating and social media industries, then look
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“Stack Dating” Trend Gains Prominence
“Stack dating,” also called microdating, is emerging as a popular trend among Gen Z singles who want to maximize their
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13D Management Exits Match Group in Q4 Sell-Off
Investment firm 13D Management LLC has completely sold off its holdings in Match Group, the parent company behind major dating
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DateMyAge Reinforces Safety Measures for 2026
DateMyAge, a global dating platform tailored for mature singles seeking meaningful connections, has released a press statement reinforcing its ongoing
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Meta Increases Ad Campaign Prices in Six Countries
Meta has begun passing on location-specific fees to advertisers running campaigns in certain countries, leading to higher costs for Facebook
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Periwinkle Launches With Self-Hosted Social Media Focus
Berlin-based social media startup Periwinkle has launched. Built on the open-source AT Protocol – the same technology powering Bluesky –
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LegacyX Expands Portfolio with Vortex Dating App
London-based tech company LegacyX has broadened its consumer offerings with the launch of two new apps: Vortex, a dating and
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Feeld Releases ‘State of Reflections’ Report On Dating Norms
Feeld has released its State of Reflections, Vol. 1 report alongside a new free self-discovery feature called Reflections. The academically
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Tawkify Survey Reveals Hidden Time Costs For Singles
Tawkify has released a survey of dating app users over the past year, specifically gathering data on the time investments
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Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Steps Down, Platform Plans Growth Phase
Bluesky announced a major leadership shift with CEO Jay Graber stepping down from her role to become the company’s Chief
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Meta Bolsters Messenger with Advanced Safe Browsing
Meta has announced enhanced scam protection features for its Messenger app, expanding the Safe Browsing system launched in October 2025.
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French Dating App Meetic Plans ‘Speak Easy’ Event
Meetic is elevating its commitment to real-life romance in 2026 with an enhanced Speak Easy event series, moving beyond its
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Translr Launches Enhanced Features to Combat Fetishization
Translr, a dedicated dating app for transgender individuals and their supporters, has announced new community standards and matching tools aimed
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Date Drop Plans Launch At The University of Washington
Date Drop, a matchmaking platform that’s gaining traction on college campuses across the U.S., is set to launch at the
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More Countries Move For Under-18 Social Media Bans
A growing number of countries are implementing or advancing legislation to restrict children’s access to social media, driven by concerns
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Buffer Report: Declines in Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads Engagement
A comprehensive report from Buffer, analyzing tens of millions of posts from over 191,000 monthly users throughout 2025, highlights declining
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Match Group Eliminates Chief Operating Officer Role
Match Group has announced that it is eliminating the role of Chief Operating Officer, resulting in the departure of Hesam
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Tinder Names VCCP Social Club as its UK Social Agency of Record
VCCP Social Club, the global social specialist arm of VCCP Group, has been appointed as Tinder’s UK agency of record
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TikTok and Snapchat Both Push Movie And Cinema Marketing
TikTok and Snapchat are positioning themselves as key players in film promotion, with new reports highlighting their effectiveness in driving
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X Revamps Creator Subscriptions with Threads, Cards, More
X has announced a major update to its Creator Subscriptions feature, introducing tools designed to help creators monetize content more
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