KCL Student’s Launches Secret Crush-Matching App Goldrush
A King’s College London (KCL) neuroscience and psychology master’s student has launched Goldrush, a new dating app designed specifically for
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Gen Z Pulls Back from Social Media – Except TikTok
A March 2026 Harris Poll report, “TikTok Troubles: The Platform Gen Z Can’t Quit (But Doesn’t Trust),” reveals that Gen
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Bluesky Secures $100M Funding Amid Leadership Transition
Bluesky has announced that it has closed a $100 million Series B funding round in April 2025, led by Bain
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Ofcom Safety Bulletin: Stricter Checks on Social Media, Dating Apps
Ofcom has published a new Online Safety Industry Bulletin outlining progress, enforcement actions, and upcoming obligations under the UK’s Online
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Sequel App Gains Traction Due To Senior Dating Scam Prevention
Sequel, a dating app designed exclusively for singles aged 50 and older, is gaining attention in for its approach to
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Muzz Sees 20% Traffic Dip During Ramadan, Hopes For Surge
Muzz, the UK-based Muslim dating app focused on marriage-minded connections, experienced a 20% drop in traffic during the early days
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Facebook Launches “Fast Track” to Attract TikTok, YouTube Stars
Facebook has unveiled “Creator Fast Track”, a new monetization program designed to lure established creators from TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram
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LinkedIn Expands Creator Partnership Tools for B2B Brands
LinkedIn has announced a series of enhancements aimed at helping B2B marketers leverage creator partnerships more effectively. The updates build
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Tinder’s New AI Features Scan Camera Rolls for “Vibe” Insights
Tinder announced a suite of AI-powered tools in March 2026, including Photo Insights and Chemistry, designed to reduce dating fatigue
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Grindr Adds Safety Features for LGBTQ+ Winter Olymptics Athletes
Grindr has announced a set of temporary, location-specific safety and privacy enhancements tailored for LGBTQ+ athletes, officials, and attendees at
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Snapchat Retires Standalone Bitmoji App
Snapchat has announced hat it will retire the standalone Bitmoji app effective June 30, 2026. The decision consolidates all Bitmoji
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Reddit Partners with Pacvue to Simplify Ad Buying
Reddit announced a new partnership with Pacvue, enabling advertisers to create, manage, and track Reddit ad campaigns directly within Pacvue’s
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Grindr Expands AI Integration with New Premium Features
Grindr has announced a suite of AI-powered enhancements alongside expanded details on its premium subscription offerings, as the LGBTQ+ dating
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Begins Revamps Matching with AI-Driven Lifestyle & Values Focus
South Korea’s Begins dating app, operated by leading career platform Saramin, has announced a major service overhaul centering AI-driven features
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Reddit Reports Surging Sports Fandom Engagement
Reddit has published a comprehensive 21-page guide on its sports fandom analytics in partnership with Sensor Tower, detailing the rapid
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Meta Transitions Automotive Ads to ComScore Markets
Meta has announced that it will fully replace Nielsen’s Designated Market Area (DMA) data with ComScore Markets as the primary
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Arrows Survey: AI Sees Widespread Use And Dislike In Dating
A February 2026 survey by Arrows, a modern matchmaking service, sheds light on how singles across the U.S. are integrating
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happn Pushes Dutch Voting Campaign, Shares Dating Statistics
Dating app happn launched a civic-minded campaign ahead of the Dutch municipal elections on March 18, 2026, encouraging its users
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Bumble Stock Surges 22% on Q4 Earnings Beat
Bumble Inc. (BMBL) shares jumped approximately 22% in pre-market trading on March 12, 2026, following the release of stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter
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Digg Lays Off Staff, Pulls App, and Refocuses
Digg, the rebooted link-sharing and community platform led by founder Kevin Rose, has announced significant layoffs and the temporary shutdown
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Instagram Tests Clickable Links in Post Captions
Instagram has begun testing a long-requested feature: the ability to add clickable links directly in post captions – but only
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GDI New York 2026: Full Agenda Revealed
Global Dating Insights (GDI) has announced the official agenda for its upcoming GDI New York Conference 2026, set to take place
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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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