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PolicyIndia's Cybercrime Alert on Dating Apps: A Trust Crisis for New EntrantsIndian cybercrime authorities have identified a campaign using dating app ads on Instagram and Facebook to distribute malicious Android applications The scam redirects users to external websites...
PeopleMark Brooks Hosts Markus Frind to Share Insights on Scaling Dating PlatformsMark Brooks will host the 54th LTR online event on September 2nd at 12:00 PM EST, featuring Markus Frind, founder of PlentyOfFish The conversation will cover scaling challenges, lessons from building...
ProductGrindr Expands Premium Offerings to Boost Revenue from Affluent UsersGrindr is developing premium tiers including Edge, an AI-supported service costing hundreds of dollars monthly, and a luxury lifestyle offering described as a social club for gay men Only 9% of...
PlatformsEmber Launches Global Dating App with Live Translation: Founders Should Note the Shift from Local to Global MatchingEmber Dating App has launched in 177 countries with live chat translation in over 100 languages The app uses a world map interface for international matching rather than local proximity-based...
PlatformsSeeking.com Uses AI to Combat Scams, Boosts User TrustThe Federal Trade Commission reports over $1.16 billion in losses from romance scams in the first nine months of 2025 Seeking.com's AI-assisted verification system identifies more than 90% of...
ProductYeet Leverages Community Feedback to Enhance Real-Time Dating FeaturesYeet dating app used community feedback from Discord and a 2,000-member Founder Club to shape platform features and direction User research revealed 84% of respondents preferred real-time interaction...
PlatformsTinder Thailand Encourages Authentic Profiles to Boost Genuine ConnectionsTinder Thailand launched "The Real Finds The One" campaign to encourage Gen Z users to show less curated versions of themselves on dating profiles The campaign uses the tagline "99% left is okay. 1%...
ProductCrowdMatch Launches NYC Waitlist, Redefines Matchmaking for FoundersCrowdMatch is a Las Vegas-based dating startup launching in New York City with a crowd-based matchmaking model where members vote on potential matches for other users The platform focuses on...
PlatformsThursday Expands In-Person Events to LA: A Model for Dating FoundersThursday hosted an in-person dating mixer at a Culver City bookstore as part of its expanded events programme The London-based company now organises dating events in around 150 cities globally...
PlatformsAI Tools Like ChatGPT Are Reshaping Dating Platforms, But Founders Must Address Privacy ConcernsMore than a quarter of singles aged 18 to 39 now use AI in dating, representing a 300% increase from the previous year Common AI applications include proofreading messages, interpreting exchanges...
The DataQuackQuack Reveals Unrealistic Partner Expectations Hinder Dating SuccessA QuackQuack survey of 11,738 daters aged 22 to 35 found that many singles measure potential partners against internal expectations around compatibility, communication, success, and emotional...
ProductMeta Integrates Keyword-Triggered DMs in Instagram Ads: Streamlining Lead Generation for FoundersMeta is testing a new Instagram ad feature called "Reply to Keywords" that automatically sends DMs to users who comment with specific keywords on promoted posts Advertisers can select up to five...
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