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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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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GDI publishes its Women in Dating Special Report 2025, Recognising More Female Leaders across the Online Dating Industry
Global Dating Insights is delighted to announce the release of the Women in Dating Special Report 2025, celebrating inspirational women
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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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