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SHOCKING: Tinder - What They Never Told You

Spotting Scammers with "Verified" Dating App Profiles

Understanding what photo verification means on a dating app (and what it doesn't)

Reason

Woman from Miami asks looksmaxxer Tinder match on a ramen date, then discovers he looks nothing like his TikTok videos: ‘He’s ickmaxxing’

If you browse the internet, especially social media platforms like TikTok, you’ll encounter a group of people, mainly young men, who identify with the term looksmaxxer. Rooted in the Icel subculture, looksmaxxers usually try to enhance their physical attractiveness through extreme grooming, dieting, and sometimes aesthetic procedures. If you are…

The Mary Sue

Woman meets her 6’3 Tinder match in person. Then looked down at a 5’6 catfish who had the nerve to tell her what she needs to fix

He was full of opinions.

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‘The face thing is probably going to break’ — Sam Altman-backed firm warns AI will soon outgrow facial recognition, but says its ‘proof of human’ system World ID could be part of the solution

A Sam Altman-backed firm warns AI could soon break facial recognition, as it rolls out a new “proof of human” system to restore trust online.

TechRadar

Sam Altman's "proof of human" company pushes into mainstream services

The company known for its iris-scanning identity verification technology is partnering with Tinder, Zoom and more.

Axios

LGBTQ Dating App Grindr to Host First White House Correspondent Weekend Party: Is Trump Attending?

Grindr is set to host its first White House Correspondents' Weekend party in Washington, as attention also turns to Donald Trump's plan to attend the main dinner.

International Business Times UK

Details of new Tinder AI features to help single Gen Z users

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Tinder wants young singletons to break up with endless swiping amid new features

The world’s biggest dating app has introduced new features it hopes will connect with Gen Z daters.

Evening Standard

Tinder to release range of new AI features in bid to matchmake Gen Z

The Los Angeles-based company is owned by Match Group, which owns a raft of dating platforms including Hinge and OkCupid

The Independent UK

Ryan Seacrest says he is using Tinder following his split from Aubrey Paige

After their separation in 2024, TV host Ryan Seacrest has said he is using Tinder following his split from Aubrey Paige.

BANG Premier

Tinder's Answer to Dating App Burnout: AI That Learns Your Interests From Camera Roll Photos

Tinder introduces AI-powered features to enhance user experience and address dating app fatigue, amidst declining subscriber numbers.

International Business Times UK

“Lady, You Might Be In Danger”: Dramatic Twist As Husband Realizes The Woman He’s Been Messaging On Tinder Is His Wife

“The gaslighting is so crazy."

Bored Panda

Tinder to Pay $60.5 Million After Lawsuit Over Higher Fees for Older Subscribers

Tinder agrees to a $60.5 million settlement after a lawsuit claimed the dating app charged older users higher subscription fees.

International Business Times

Love economics collides with attraction technology

For decades Aussies have been increasingly pairing up with similarly educated and monied partners but online dating my have done away with "assortive mating".

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Fortune

CEO of the tech company behind Hinge and Tinder set up an employee hotline where staff can DM him anytime: ‘No hierarchy. No filters. Just real input.’

Spencer Rascoff, CEO of the tech company behind Hinge and Tinder, meets with Gen Z staffers monthly to leverage their “unfiltered perspective” thanks to the success of its employee hotline.

Bored Panda

42 Wild, Creepy, And Hilarious Stories Where Folks Questioned Someone’s Audacity

When you go to the first date with someone looking so nice and great on Tinder, what could actually go wrong? Well, literally everything, according to people, sharing their poor date experience online. Turns out, some folks turn the audacity mode on literally from the first glance, and then get…

The Mary Sue

Woman catches Alaska Airlines seatmate delete Tinder, Snapchat, and texts with ‘Carly’ right before landing: ‘He sat in front of the wrong FBI girly’

When you’re in a relationship, the only thing worse than being cheated on is not knowing that it’s happening. Empathizing with this feeling means that if you witness a friend’s partner doing something suspicious, you’d likely let them know.

The Guardian - US

Are dating apps giving people the ick?

The past year has been turbulent for Tinder and Bumble. Fortunately, it turns out the real world has its charms

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Fortune

Millennial manager took her job hunt to Tinder—and landed 3 interviews as a result

On top of tapping the usual suspects like LinkedIn and Indeed, Samantha Rogers logged onto her Tinder profile and added the words “seeking work opportunities” to her bio.

Everybody Loves Your Money

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.

The Guardian - UK

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’

The Guardian - UK

‘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?

Bored Panda

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…

The Mary Sue

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.

Euronews

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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