A newly-developed dating app matches potential lovers based on their entire internet browsing histories — and we’re not quite sure how we feel about it. As Wired reports, the new service is straightforwardly-named “Browser Dating,” and is the brainchild of Belgian artiste provocateur Dries Depoorter. After years creating one-off projects like “Shirt,” a top that…
In 2017, Samantha Thomas of Buffalo, New York, met a guy on Tinder. A few dates followed. Wherever they went ― casual drinks, a movie, a walk around the neighborhood ― the guy left his hat firmly in place, just as he had in all his Tinder pics. “It was summer and he had sort…
On social media and the Internet, you’ll find references to running clubs being the “new Tinder.” … More (Photo: Getty) getty Are you running out of patience with dating apps? Well, apparently, more and more people are running to another way of meeting potential partners: running clubs. In fact, on social media and the Internet,…
Pexels/Reddit Online dating is a bizarre world, my friends. And you really never know what you’re getting into until you meet someone in person. The person who wrote this story on Reddit gave a co-worker some advice about how she was handling her dating app profile, and let’s just say that it didn’t go so…
Young woman receiving notifications and commenting on social media posts with smart phone. People … More networking with technology. Social media addiction concept. getty In light of potential risks that may arise when using dating apps, what proactive measures can users adopt to foster a secure online dating experience? originally appeared on Quora: the place…
If you’ve used a dating app before, you’ve likely been a victim of catfishing (or the less severe form of deception called kittenfishing). On the other hand, perhaps you’ve been a perpetrator yourself. Well, according to a new survey by the dating app Hily, more than 50 percent of young Americans have been on dates…
As a 28-year-old woman in New York City whose relationships have never lasted past the six-month mark, I know my way around a dating app. Hinge, Bumble, Tinder, Raya ― I’ve swiped through them all. My experience in this field didn’t make a difference, though. No matter the platform, the options were the same: men…
A few months ago, my friend told me she met someone. “Hinge or Bumble?” I asked at the time, naturally assuming she’d swiped right to form this new connection. Videos by VICE “Actually…” she started, beaming with pride. “I met him at a local running club.” I nearly choked on my coffee in shock—not necessarily…
Hinge is launching a $1 million fund to help local groups in London put on social events for young people. Maskot | Digitalvision | Getty Images It may come as no surprise that Gen Z, the online generation, are increasingly struggling with loneliness — but an unlikely source is coming to their aid. Dating app…
Credit: Midjourney. In today’s digital age, love often begins with a right swipe. But what really makes someone stop and tap “like”? A new study crunched the data behind online dating decisions — and the results are clear. Physical attractiveness reigns supreme. Contrary to popular belief, men and women prioritized looks in online dating almost…