Tinder Introduces Exclusive ‘VIP’ Subscription Level at $500/Month: Explore Unmatched Luxuries!

Tinder has recently introduced an exclusive subscription service for its most active users. This premium tier, called Tinder Select, was initially launched in 2017 for free as an invite-only option aimed at “hotties and celebrities.” However, it now comes with a hefty price tag of $6,000 per year, offering features like VIP search, matching, and …

Read more

Grindr’s Return-to-Office Policy Results in a Significant Staff Reduction

Nearly half of Grindr’s LGBTQ dating app staff have resigned following the implementation of a strict in-office requirement. Angry employees believe the move was in response to their campaign to unionize. The labour group Communications Workers of America reported that Grindr gave workers two weeks to decide whether to relocate and work on-site two days …

Read more

Tinder Owner Abandons Safety Measure Targeting Sex Offenders

Match Group, the parent company of popular dating apps like Tinder, Match.com, Hinge, and Plenty of Fish, is discontinuing the safety measures it implemented in response to reports of sex offenders using their platforms. Two years ago, Match Group partnered with digital-safety platform Garbo to conduct background checks on dating app users. However, Match Group …

Read more

The Insights from Matchmaking Revival on Contemporary Dating Trends

Growing up in Maryland, Radha Patel never witnessed the use of matchmakers in her community. However, being of Indian descent, she knew that matchmaking was a common practice in her parents’ homeland. The idea intrigued her and stayed with her over the years. In 2018, when her friends started seeking help with their dating woes, …

Read more

The Rise of AI Matchmakers, Virtual Pickup Lines, and Similar ChatGPT-inspired Innovations in the World of Online Dating

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming various industries, including the world of dating. Innovative matchmakers are harnessing AI technology to assist individuals in finding love. These AI-powered solutions offer witty pickup lines, virtual dating coaches, and even pillow talk. One example is Snapchat influencer Caryn Marjorie, who created an AI clone of herself using ChatGPT. This …

Read more