UK Government Plans Under-16 Social Media Ban
The UK government has outlined plans to ban social media platforms for children under 16. The restrictions would prohibit major
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TikTok Bans AI-Generated Voices in Shopping Livestreams
TikTok has updated its livestreaming rules to prohibit the use of AI-generated voices and non-real-time verbal interactions in shopping broadcasts.
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Model Derek Chadwick Announces Goose Gay Dating App
Derek Chadwick, a gay model and actor, has announced the development of Goose, a new dating app aimed at gay
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Bumble Launches YouTube Advice Series
Bumble has introduced a new YouTube series called “Bee Line” to address dating questions and concerns among Gen Z and
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TikTok Introduces Digital Trading Cards for 2026 FIFA World Cup
TikTok has launched a collection of digital trading cards for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in partnership with Panini. The
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Meta Expands Edits App with Desktop Version and AI Assistant
Meta has announced updates to its Edits video editing app, including a desktop version and an AI-powered production assistant. The
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Tinder Names Monica Earle as Global Head of Communications
Tinder has appointed Monica Earle as its new Global Head of Communications. Earle, who most recently served as Director of
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Three Day Rule: Single Moms Increasingly Reentering Dating Scene
Single mothers are showing renewed interest in dating, according to data from matchmaking service Three Day Rule. The company reported
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Meta Rolls Out FIFA World Cup 2026 Features Across Its Apps
Meta has announced a series of features across its platforms to support user engagement during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Bluesky Adds Group Chats in Push Toward Community Features
Bluesky has launched group chats, enabling users to create conversations with up to 50 participants. The feature, now available in
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Dating.com Seeks to Hire “Chief Breakup Officer”
Dating.com is seeking a Chief Breakup Officer, a full-time paid position offering approximately $3,000 per month. The role involves crafting
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95% of Women, 65% of Men Open to Dating Older Partners
A survey of 98,798 people across the United States by matchmaking service Tawkify found notable differences in willingness to date
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Snapchat Restricts Spotlight and Stories Sharing for Users Under 16
Snapchat has introduced new restrictions for users under the age of 16 on its Spotlight and Stories features. Starting this
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Pinterest Enables Amazon Storefront Linking for Eligible Creators
Pinterest has added a new integration that allows eligible creators with Amazon Storefront accounts to link their storefronts directly to
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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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Match Group Prepares To Shut Down Gay Dating App Archer
Match Group is shutting down Archer, the gay, bi, and queer men’s dating app it launched in June 2023. The
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Personality Archetypes See A Resurgence As A Dating Tool
Personality archetypes such as “Golden Retriever Energy” and “Black Cat Energy” are becoming popular filters in online dating, according to
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TikTok Study Highlights Sales Impact of FMCG Campaigns
TikTok has published results from a study analyzing the performance of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) advertising campaigns on its platform.
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UK PM Set For Under 16s Social Media Restrictions
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce restrictions on children’s access to “harmful” social media platforms for those
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GDI’s European 2026 Conference – First Confirmed Speakers
Happn, Mattr, Inner Circle and InSparx are among the first companies to appear at the GDI European Conference 2026, taking
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happn: 61% of Dutch Gen Z Have Had Gym Crushes
A survey conducted by the dating app happn among 932 users in the Netherlands found that 36% of singles have
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Gen Z Undergoes “Crush Recession”, Craves Authentic Dating
Gen Z is experiencing what some are calling a “crush recession,” marked by reduced enthusiasm, spontaneity, and optimism toward romantic
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TikTok Launches 2026 Community Fest Focused on Livestream Creators
TikTok has announced details for its 2026 Community Fest, the third annual event aimed at supporting livestream creators. Running as
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Instagram Adds Profile Grid Reordering Tool for All Users
Instagram has rolled out a new feature that lets users manually rearrange posts on their profile grid. The option, first
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Hinge: LGBTQIA+ Daters Prioritize Consistency Over Ambiguity
Hinge’s 2026 LGBTQIA+ D.A.T.E. Report indicates that LGBTQIA+ daters are placing greater emphasis on clarity, consistency, and emotional safety in
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“Chalance” Dating Approach Remains Key For Many Singles
The term “chalance,” defined as the opposite of nonchalance, is gaining traction in dating conversations. It describes openly expressing interest,
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Grindr Hit By Claimed, But Unproved, Data Breach
Grindr has potentially had more than 15m records taken from its servers by a cybercriminal going by the handle ‘nilojeda’,
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WhatsApp Introduces FIFA World Cup 2026 Themed Features
WhatsApp has released several new features to coincide with the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. The updates focus on enhancing
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Reddit Rolls Out Video Replies in Comment Threads
Reddit has introduced video replies, allowing users to post short video responses directly within comment threads. The feature, which began
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Hornet Expands Model Search for Real-World Queer Events
Hornet, a long-lived social networking and dating platform focused specifically on gay or otherwise non-hetrosexual male users, is broadening its
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