Age verification: A Decade of Coverage
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Dating Apps
Recent reporting, brand coverage, ongoing story threads, and source-backed context from SEXTECHGUIDE.
Image-based abuse: tracking the law, the tech, and the gap between them
45 entries in this thread.
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News Hily’s safety-focused dating app arrives in the UK, France, Australia and New Zealand
Dating app Hily has expanded from the US to the UK, Ireland, France, Australia, and New Zealand, offering AI-powered matchmaking and safety features like ID verification. The app differentiates itself from competitors through machine
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News Scruff GBTQ+ dating app now hosts live quiz shows with prizes up to $500
Scruff, the GBTQ+ dating app with 15 million+ users, has launched a live interactive quiz feature called Hosting, offering cash prizes up to $500 while incorporating social and cruising mechanics. The feature includes LGBTQ-themed
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News Hole in gay dating app Jack’d left personal pics exposed
A security researcher discovered that gay dating app Jack'd left private user photos publicly accessible to anyone with an internet connection, despite reporting the vulnerability to the developer team months prior with no action
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News Grindr President metaphorically slapped by publishing arm over same-sex marriage comments
Grindr's President Scott Chen faced significant backlash after Facebook comments revealed he personally believes marriage is between a man and a woman. In an unusual move, Grindr's own publishing arm, Into, reported critically on
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News 1 million dating profiles containing personal data and nearly 5 million images costs just €136
Artist Joana Moll and Tactical Tech purchased 1 million dating profiles including nearly 5 million images from data broker USDate for just €136, exposing the vast and opaque scale of user data trading in
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News Tinder takes Gold ‘Likes You’ feature global
Tinder has launched its Gold subscription tier globally after limited trials in four countries. Gold offers a lower monthly price than Tinder Plus at $4.99, with its standout feature being the 'Likes You' list
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Review Rendevu’s new app aims to make escorting safer by verifying identity
Rendevu, an Australian escort booking marketplace, has launched in the UK with identity verification and safety features for both escorts and clients. The article examines the platform's fee structure, data practices, and safety measures
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News Dating: ‘Should I double text?’ Yes, but when is key
This article examines research from dating app Hinge on the effectiveness of double-texting, finding that sending a follow-up message approximately 3 hours and 52 minutes after an initial unanswered message significantly improves response rates.
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Review JigTalk is a dating app that makes you chat if you want to see your match’s photos
JigTalk is a dating app for Android and iOS that obscures profile photos behind jigsaw puzzle pieces, requiring users to chat before seeing their match's full image. The app uses a bracket-style matching system
