1. Japan is paying singles ¥20,000 to use dating apps. Because nothing says "fall in love" like a government subsidy.
Kochi [...]
OkCupid gave 3M photos to AI — got fined $0 | Tinder now scans your face
This moment? It starts on your dating platform . 1 in 4 U.S. marriages begin with a dating app. Image: Pinterest
OkCupid trained facial [...]
Apr 15, 2026
Digest: Bumble’s AI made the stock jump 22%. Hinge’s CEO said that’s the problem.
Tinder holds its biggest product event ever — and announced more new features than the last three years combined
At SPARKS [...]
Apr 5, 2026
Crush, WABLE, Three Day Rule: small dating startups making big moves this month
Tinder hosts its first-ever product event — today
Tinder pulled an Apple-style move with SPARKS 2026, its first dedicated product showcase [...]
Mar 13, 2026
Grindr charges $6K/yr for AI | 84% don’t trust dating profiles anymore
This moment? It starts on your dating platform . 1 in 4 U.S. marriages begin with a dating app. Image: Pinterest
Grindr wants $500 [...]
Feb 24, 2026
PURE hits $100M while Tinder shrinks 14% | ShinyHunters breach Bumble & Match | Hinge mandates face scans
PURE hits $100M revenue while Match Group, Bumble contract
Berlin-based dating app PURE announced $100M in annual gross revenue with 95% [...]
Feb 10, 2026
Gen Z’s “Readiness Paradox” | Bumble CPO exits | Grindr’s $120M plan
Match Group's new term for why Gen Z won't commit: "Readiness Paradox"
Match Group just released its Human Connection Study and [...]
Jan 26, 2026
UK fines up to 10% revenue | Voice AI dating: 80% became real dates | Japan adds dating to benefits | Bumble’s “women first” fades
Hinge founder leaves to build AI competitor — Match Group writes the check
Justin McLeod stepped down as Hinge CEO to [...]
Jan 12, 2026
Hinge CEO quits $1B job for AI gamble | | India says it’s fine | Frankel joins dating circus
Hinge founder walks away from billion-dollar baby to build AI dating app
Justin McLeod spent 14 years building Hinge into a [...]
Dec 14, 2025
Grindr’s $3.46B deal collapses | Japan bets on voice-first dating | Dog lovers get their own app
Hinge discovers Gen Z wants deep talks but won't start them
Hinge just surveyed 30,000+ users for its 2025 Gen Z [...]
Nov 30, 2025
Digest: 33% swipe for jobs | Match revenue dips 4% | AI matchmaking hits $160
AI chatfishing poses modern Turing test for daters
Researchers warn AI-powered impersonators now pass as real humans in dating apps, creating [...]
Nov 12, 2025
Digest: Grindr exits Wall Street | 4 swipes per day — or AI bots flood your matches | China’s 297M singles eye IPO gold rush
Grindr draws $3.46B buyout bid — shareholders ghost the stock exchange
Grindr shareholders pitched a $3.46 billion offer to pull the [...]
Oct 29, 2025