Image-based sexual abuse: tracking the law, the tech, and the gap between them
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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.
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Guide In Image-based abuse: from revenge porn to deepfakes Sextech decoded: A deep dive into consent
This comprehensive guide explores the intersection of consent and sextech, covering smart sex toys, dating apps, the digital realm, VR, and consent-focused apps. It examines how technology can both enable and undermine consent, drawing
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News Amorus is a pro-sexting messaging app that turns nudes into jigsaw puzzles
Amorus, a new sexting-focused messaging app by Creative Banter Inc, offers encrypted intimate messaging with custom emojis, consent-first onboarding, and a nude jigsaw puzzle game feature for couples. The article also briefly mentions MŌN,
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News Booky Call app sends booty call texts offering reading recommendations
Booky Call is a book recommendation app launched in September 2021 that mimics dating app mechanics — including swiping, profile matching, and booty call-style push notifications — to suggest reading material. The app integrates
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News Planet Theta billed as world’s first VR experience exclusively for dating
Planet Theta, developed by Wyoming-based FireFlare Games, is launching as a VR dating platform exclusively designed for romantic connections, compatible with Oculus and Steam VR headsets. Unlike general social VR apps repurposed for dating,
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News Lawyr is a dating app for lawyers (and people who want to meet them)
This article covers the launch of Lawyr, a niche dating app targeting legal professionals and those who want to date them, modeled on Tinder's swipe-based format. It also briefly reports on Tinder's new 'Explore'
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News Tinder’s rolling out identification verification globally, but some people are worried by the privacy aspects
Tinder is expanding its ID verification system globally on a voluntary basis, following earlier photo verification rollouts, with the goal of reducing fake profiles and improving user safety. The article examines both the potential
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News Apple bans anti-vax dating app Unjected from App Store
Apple removed the anti-vaxxer dating app Unjected from its App Store for inappropriately referencing the COVID-19 pandemic, while Google kept it on Play Store with a misinformation warning. The article examines the app's controversial
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News Google’s banning ‘sugar dating’ apps from the Play Store
Google is updating its Play Store content policy to explicitly ban 'sugar dating' apps from September 1, building on a similar advertising policy change earlier in 2021. The article contextualizes this move within a
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News Iran launches state-sanctioned dating app to promote marriage
Iran launched a state-sanctioned dating app called Hamdam in July 2021, designed to promote marriage and address demographic decline rather than facilitate free dating. The app requires users to submit national ID numbers and
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News SwoonMe’s ‘voice-first’ dating app replaces photos with avatars
SwoonMe, a San Francisco startup, has launched a voice-first dating app that replaces profile photos with AI-generated cartoon avatars and uses voice clips instead of written bios. The app gradually reveals the underlying photo
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News Tinder’s offering free therapy sessions for users in India
Tinder is offering Indian users two free online therapy sessions with licensed therapists through a partnership with health app Visit Health, framed as a wellness initiative responding to COVID-19's mental health impact. The offer
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News Online dating fraud rose by 40 percent in the UK during pandemic
UK fraud reporting centre Action Fraud recorded a 40% rise in online dating fraud victims between April 2020 and April 2021, with £73.9 million lost during the pandemic period. The surge is attributed to
