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Our Dating category explores the evolving landscape of online romance and connection. We review a variety of dating apps and websites, each offering unique features to help users find potential partners. From mainstream platforms to niche services catering to specific interests or communities, we cover the diverse world of digital dating. Our reviews examine key aspects of each platform, including user interface, matching algorithms, and special features that set them apart. We look at how these apps facilitate connections, whether through traditional profile browsing, swiping mechanics, or more innovative approaches. Safety is a crucial consideration in online dating, and we pay close attention to the measures each platform takes to protect its users. This includes features like identity verification, reporting systems, and privacy controls. Whether you’re looking for a long-term relationship, casual encounters, or something in between, our Dating category provides insights to help you navigate the world of online dating and find the platform that best suits your needs.
Image-based sexual abuse: tracking the law, the tech, and the gap between them
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Review Feeld’s ‘For Play’ art project reduces you to a quivering polyamorous blob
Feeld, the UK-based polyamorous dating app, has launched an interactive art project called 'For Play' in collaboration with Dutch studio Studio Moniker, which turns users into anonymous camera-fed blobs that can interact with up
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News Dinky One is dating where ‘small is beautiful’
This article covers Dinky One, a UK-based dating site founded by David Minns that caters to men with smaller-than-average penises and partners who prefer them. The site offers 24 gender identity options and has
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Opinion Love in the age of COVID19
Written in early March 2020 and updated mid-March, this article examines how the COVID-19 pandemic affects dating and hookup culture, covering advice from major dating platforms and offering practical hygiene and communication guidance for
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News Jack’d drops privacy-invading ads as it looks to leave controversy in the past
Perry Street Software has completed a comprehensive technical overhaul of Jack'd, most notably removing all third-party programmatic advertising to enhance user privacy. The changes follow a turbulent period for the app that included a
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News Advertisers are swiping right on your dating data
A Ghostery report reveals that all eight major dating sites — including Tinder, Match, OKCupid, and others — deploy trackers that share user data with advertisers including Facebook, Google, and Amazon. Match.com leads with
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Roundup Best hookup and casual sex apps for iPhone and Android
A roundup guide to the best hookup and casual sex apps available on iOS and Android, covering both mainstream platforms and niche kink/BDSM-focused apps. The article evaluates apps across categories including general hookups, gay
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Opinion How did online dating turn into such a hot mess?
This opinion piece examines the many problems plaguing the online dating industry, including data privacy violations, monetization practices, safety issues, and scams. It traces how apps like Tinder have prioritized profit over user wellbeing
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News Tinder is rolling out Festival Mode to India
Tinder is expanding its Festival Mode feature to India, starting with the Bacardi NH7 Weekender in Pune, allowing users to badge their profiles and match with other festival attendees before the event. The rollout
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News Elitist dating app The League introduces video speed dating
The League, an exclusive dating app for high-achieving professionals, is launching a video speed dating feature called League Live on December 1, pairing users for two-minute video dates every Sunday. The feature makes The
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News Lex is a ‘personal ad’ inspired dating app for lesbian, bisexual, asexual, and queer people
This article introduces Lex, a text-based dating and social app for lesbian, bisexual, asexual, and queer people that evolved from a popular Instagram personal ads account. Unlike mainstream dating apps, Lex eschews selfies and
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News Profile photo filters banned on Plenty of Fish – but your cringe gym photos are still allowed
Plenty of Fish has banned filtered profile photos after a survey found 70% of its users consider filters deceptive, with over half supporting an outright ban on dating apps. The article contextualizes this policy
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News Are you flirting with me? Mei launches a ‘crush analyzer’ for iPhone and iPad
Mei has launched an iOS app called 'Crush Analyzer' that uses AI to analyze WhatsApp conversations and determine the romantic intentions of someone you're messaging. The app requires a minimum of 1,000 words of
