Indonesian Social Dating Site Jomblo Launches
A new Indonesian social network called Jomblo has been launched. Jomblo, the Indonesian word for “single”, is a site which
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Crowdsource Live Dating Tips with Crowdpilot
An app has been released that lets you crowdsource for conversation starters and tips during a date. Crowdpilot streams live
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Online Dating In Reverse With Flirtsee Cards
Flirtsee is a new dating service that helps singles start their dating attempts in the real world and then proceed
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Tinder Partners With Australian Jeans Company
Australian jeans company General Pants have partnered with Tinder to use the app as an advertising platform. The retailer is
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eHarmony Launch First Mobile-Only Feature
eHarmony have added a Datebook feature to their mobile app, which helps users organise and plan dates. It is the
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Picture Profiles New Trend In Online Dating
A new trend has emerged in online dating – using pictures rather than words to build profiles. Three online dating
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Flirt In Game, Try In Dating App, with Flirt Planet
App developer Truly Social has launched two apps, which let you first practise your flirting skills in a game, then
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Tinder Launching Something ‘Very Soon’, Will Answer Questions About Future Beyond Dating
Tinder dropped further hints about their expansion beyond the dating world after picking up a Crunchie award last night. The
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FROM THE WEB: ‘The algorithm method: how internet dating became everyone’s route to a perfect love match’ – The Guardian
n A great article by James Bridle on The Guardian looks at the history of using mathematics and algorithms to
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HowAboutWe Launch Lifestyle Media Network
HowAboutWe has announced their expansion into the world of media, with the acquisition of Nerve.com and the launch of a
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HowAboutWe’s ‘Couples’ Celebrate Anniversary, Launching in LA
HowAboutWe is celebrating the one year anniversary of their Couples service, by expanding into Los Angeles. They site partners with
Read MoreEliteSingles Expand to Australia and New Zealand
EliteSingles, a premium site for educated singles and professionals, has announced their expansion into the Australian and New Zealand markets.
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ChristianMingle Launch ‘Good Deed Dating’
ChristianMingle have launched Good Deed Dating, where single Christians can meet while helping out their neighbour. The new service has
Read MoreLikeBright Acquires MatchMate
Dating site LikeBright has announced the acquisition of matchmaking software company MatchMate. LikeBright is a Seattle-based online dating and matchmaking
Read MoreTinder Teams with TV Show The Mindy Project
Tinder has started 2014 with a foray into advertising – putting profiles of characters from FOX sitcom The Mindy Project
Read MoreFROM THE WEB: Interview with Kang Zhao – Head of Dating Algorithm Research Team from University of Iowa – with DataScienceWeekly
k Data Science Weekly has an interview with Kang Zhao, the head of a research team from the University of
Read MoreTinder CEO Reveals Plans for China Expansion
The CEO of Tinder has revealed plans to launch the app in China, despite its reliance on Facebook. The hugely
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eHarmony Launch Matchmaking Service
eHarmony has launched eH+, their matchmaking service. This aims to combine science-based matchmaking with eHarmony’s famous 29 Dimensions of Compatibility
Read MoreApple Closes in on China Mobile Deal
Apple’s long-awaited deal with China Mobile is in the final stages of negotiations. The deal would significantly open up the
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SNAP Interactive Announce Partnership With Match
SNAP Interactive, owner of AreYouInterested.com, have announced a partnership with Match.com. The partnership will see an integration of Match’s dating
Read MoreCanadian Woman Loses $1.3m in Dating Scam
A mother has become Canada’s biggest victim of a romance scam – losing $1.3m over five years. The 65-year-old from
Read MoreLove Out Loud Asia Targets Offline Success
A new app that borrows forward-thinking dating features and packages them for the Asian market has been launched. Love Out Loud
Read MoreThree’s Hong Kong Network Collaborate With Dating App iPair
Mobile network Three Hong Kong will offer a mobile dating service in collaboration with popular Taiwanese dating app iPair. This
Read MoreLiveNation Buys Meexo For Mobile ‘Moon Mission’
Concert ticketing giant Live Nation has acquired social dating app Meexo. Meexo was one of the first companies to develop
Read MoreInvisible Girlfriend Proves Love Isn’t Real
A site that started as a drunk purchase, went on to win a start up competition and sells you something
Read MoreHowAboutWe Founders Talk “Taking Online Dating Offline” on Bloomberg
HowAboutWe founders Aaron Schildkrout and Brian Schechter appeared on Bloomberg at the weekend. They talked about their goal to bring online dating
Read MoreTinder Introduces Friend Feature with Version 3.0
Tinder have released an updated 3.0 version, bringing a new user interface and introducing a “just friends” grouping function. This allows
Read MoreThai Social Dating App Available Globally
A global version of Thai social dating app Avalable has been launched. Rather than offering profiles to scroll through, Avalable
Read MoreGuardian Soulmates Recruit Blue Rubicon for 10th Anniversary Year
Guardian Soulmates have brought in PR company Blue Rubicon for their 10th anniversary year. Blue Rubicon will run a 12
Read MoreFROM THE WEB: ‘Snapchat’s Evan Spiegel: ‘Deleting should be the default” – The Telegraph
The Telegraph have an interview with the man who turned down $3bn, Snapchat’s Evan Spiegel. Facebook reportedly offered to buy
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