Snap Amicably Ends $400 Million Perplexity AI Partnership
Snap Inc. has terminated its partnership with AI search company Perplexity, per Snap’s first-quarter earnings report. The deal, originally announced
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Threads Tests Playable Music Stickers for In-Stream Song Sharing
Threads is rolling out a new feature that allows users to add playable music stickers directly to their posts. The
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Match Group Beats Q1 Estimates, Hinge and Tinder Grow
Match Group has reported first-quarter revenue of $864 million, exceeding analyst estimates of $854.9 million, according to results released on
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AI Voice-Based Dating App Known Raises $10 Million
Two 22-year-old Stanford dropouts, Celeste Amadon and Asher Allen, have raised more than $10 million to launch Known, a new
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Half of U.S. Singles Say Dating Costs Are Not Worth It
The average cost of a date in the United States has reached $189, according to Bank of Montreal’s 2026 Real
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Threads Brings Messaging to the Web
Threads has rolled out messaging functionality on its web version, enabling users to access one-on-one and group chats directly from
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New AI Underage Detection Rolls Out on Instagram and Facebook
Meta has announced that it will use artificial intelligence to analyze photos and videos for physical indicators, such as height
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Sniffies Users Fear “Straightification” Under Match Investment
Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, announced a $100 million investment in Sniffies on April 27th. The
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Hinge Introduces “Signals” Feature to Highlight Quality User Engagement
Hinge has rolled out a new feature called Signals, visible as a beating heart icon on certain user profiles and
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TikTok Expands Advertising Through Vistar Media Partnership
TikTok is broadening its advertising reach beyond mobile screens by extending its “Out of Phone” program. The platform has announced
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Instagram Rolls Out “AI Creator” Profile Labels for Transparency
Instagram has introduced a new “AI Creator” label for accounts that regularly produce content using artificial intelligence tools. The feature,
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Tinder to Require ‘Proof of Humanity’ Verification
Tinder is introducing a new “proof of humanity” verification system in partnership with World, a company co-founded by OpenAI CEO
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Silicon Valley Veteran Mike Sherrill Invests in SPARK
SPARK, a Singapore-based dating startup, has secured investment from Mike Sherrill, co-founder of Machine Zone and creator of the hit
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Instagram Tests Allowing Users to Replace Text on Reels
Instagram is testing a new feature called “Swap” that would let users replace the text on someone else’s Reel with
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TikTok Highlights Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
TikTok is showcasing selected creators as part of its annual celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month. The
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Bumble Secures $475 Million Senior Secured Term Loan
Bumble Inc. has obtained a $475 million senior secured term loan facility to refinance its existing debt. The financing was
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Swiss Dating App noii Successfully Launches in Germany
Swiss dating startup noii has begun its international expansion with a successful first event in Stuttgart, Germany. The app, which
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TikTok Launches Campus Hub Feature for U.S. College Students
TikTok has introduced an expanded new Campus Hub feature aimed at verified college students in the United States. The feature
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LinkedIn Revenue Grows 12% Due To AI Recruiter Tools
LinkedIn reported a 12% year-over-year revenue increase in the first quarter of 2026, according to results released by its parent
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AAPI Daters Prioritize Cultural Compatibility, CMB Survey Shows
A new study by dating app Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB) reveals that cultural background and understanding play a major role
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EliteSingles to Suddenly Shut Down on April 30
EliteSingles, a dating platform for educated singles, is shutting down permanently on April 30, 2026. Users received an email on
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Gen Z Singles Still Expect to Marry, But on Their Own Terms
A new survey by 77 Diamonds reveals that while a majority of Gen Z still plan to get married, their
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Vine Reboot Divine Launches to the Public with Jack Dorsey Backing
Divine, a revival of the short-form video app Vine, is now publicly available for download on the App Store and
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Meta Reports First-Ever Decline in Daily Active Users in Q1 2026
Meta experienced a rare decline in its daily active user count during the first quarter of 2026. The company reported
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Match Group Invests $100 Million in Grindr Competitor Sniffies
Match Group has made a significant $100 million investment in Sniffies, a popular platform for queer men, with an option
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New Dating Terms Highlight Privacy and Discretion Trends in 2026
A new glossary released by Ashley Madison reveals how privacy, emotional boundaries, and discretion are increasingly shaping modern dating language
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Gen Z Daters Reject Traditional Timelines for Fluid Approaches
A new study by Indian dating app QuackQuack has highlighted significant changes in how Gen Z approaches romantic relationships. The
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Consumers Lost $2.1 Billion to Social Media Scams in 2025
Americans lost a record $2.1 billion to scams that originated on social media platforms in 2025, according to a new
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