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Lonely and Paying More? Inside the Business Model of Dating Apps

The lonelier people feel, the more money dating apps make. That sentence sounds harsh, but it captures a simple truth about an industry that now pulls in billions of dollars each year while promising love, connection, and maybe even a soulmate.

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No swiping involved: the AI dating apps promising to find your soulmate

Agentic AI apps first interview you and then give you limited matches selected for ‘similarity and reciprocity of personality’

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‘His favourite book was by Jordan Peterson, which was a massive ick’: how books perform on dating apps

Mentions of reading in Tinder bios are up 29% in the last year. But is searching for a fellow fan of one’s favourite author really a shortcut to compatibility?

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54 Times Funny People Nailed The Tinder Game

The top-performing Tinder bios are under 30 words, and say a lot in a little space of time. Then there are those that make it onto a list of a different kind: chaotic, cringeworthy, unhinged, clever and downright iconic. From Jesus, who claims to be several thousand years old, to…

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Atlanta man shows up for first date at Regal theater. Then his Tinder date leaves after seeing his outfit: ‘I was told I was doing ‘too much’

How should you dress for a first date? That’s a question that’s bothered those looking for love for centuries—but one TikToker found the answer the hard way.

The Mary Sue

From AI chatbots to shopping and streaming: Which mobile apps are the most downloaded in Europe?

Europe’s app market in 2025 shows a clear gap between what people download and what makes the most money. While utility, shopping and AI apps lead installs, entertainment, subscription and dating apps generate the highest revenues.

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Trump posted something blatantly racist? What a surprise

The Obama video should take a toll on the president’s political career – but of course it won’t

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Arizona woman gets picked up for first Tinder date. Then the man says the one thing you can’t on a first date: ‘My worst nightmare’

An Arizona woman got red flags before a bad first date. Then she went on it, and she realized just how unequal some dates feel.

The Mary Sue

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has given the web a colorful new Nintendo hunk to shamelessly swoon over – Hugh Morris, a literal clown

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“Is Your Head Just For Decoration?”: 25 Times People Didn’t Hold Off On Dating Apps

People say that dating is hell nowadays. But after you look at these hilarious interactions on Hinge, you might change your opinion. There's no shortage of funny people on dating apps, and Bored Padna has collected the most interesting screenshots of unhinged and sweet chats to show you that not…

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Ex-Spandau Ballet frontman Ross Davidson guilty of raping a woman in London and attempted rape in Thailand

The singer, who used stage name Ross Wild, carried out the attacks on woman he met on Tinder because he felt he could get ‘sex on demand’

Evening Standard

Zendesk tickets hijacked in massive spam campaign

Someone is sending hundreds of pointless emails to people, using Zendesk's ticketing system.

TechRadar

Matt Zukowski On What He Really Thinks Of Tammy Hembrow & Bailey Smith’s Relationship

Matthew Zukowski has revealed his thoughts about Tammy Hembrow and Bailey Smith's paparazzi date pics, which came out after their divorce.

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Match Group says a 'readiness paradox' is crippling Gen Z in dating: Fear of hard-launching on Instagram is making it worse

Gen Z believes they’ll find true love, but loneliness and social media are causing them to alter their timelines, according to a Match Group report shared exclusively with Fortune.

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35 Hilarious Tinder Interactions You Won’t Believe Actually Happened

Unexpected messages, painfully awkward conversations, and so much more make up this list of 35 of the most hilarious Tinder interactions we could find online.

International Business Times UK

Horrifying Reason Why You Shouldn't Pose with A Child On Your Dating Profile: Man Jailed For Life After Raping Tinder Date's 10-Month-Old

A man has been jailed for life after using Tinder to target a vulnerable mother and rape her baby, in a case that shocked the court.

International Business Times UK

TikTok Influencers Encourage Doxxing via Tinder and Grindr: Is This Lawful?

TikTok influencers encouraging Tinder and Grindr users to expose and dox ICE agents raise legal questions and safety fears as authorities warn of prosecution.

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Match Group's Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Match Group is expected to deliver its fourth-quarter results soon, and analysts predict a double-digit increase in the company’s bottom-line figure.

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Just joined a dating app? Here’s how to look after yourself and handle rejection

As the New Year rolls around, dating apps often see a surge in new sign-ups. Some are dipping their toes in for the first time, while others are rejoining with renewed hope of finding love after a break.

Creative Bloq

People are getting burned by the Tinder logo curse

Flame logos are threatening to end relationships

The Guardian - US

US date rape survivors file lawsuit accusing Hinge and Tinder of ‘accommodating rapists’

Civil suit, citing the Dating App Reporting Project, argues that dating apps could kick off serial rapists but don’t

The Guardian - UK

This year, I have seen a glimmer of hope: people are ditching a life led on screens for the real thing

Whether it’s nightclubs banning phones or a drop in online dating, there are signs that we’re rediscovering the joy of being in the moment, says Guardian columnist John Harris

Fortune

Hinge’s founder and CEO is stepping down to start a new AI-first dating app

The new venture will use AI “to help people connect in a more thoughtful and personal way.”

International Business Times UK

What Is Emotional Vibe Coding? Tinder Reveals The Tech Trend Set To Redefine Dating In 2026

Tinder predicts that 2026 will usher in 'emotional vibe coding'. Here is how this new approach is set to transform modern dating and what you can do to get better matches.

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3 Big Earnings Misses: Is It Time to Buy the Dip?

Q3 earnings season has been a success for most large caps, but not all have met expectations. Pinterest, Match, and Live Nation missed—should you buy the dip?

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