TECH CRUNCH – June 2 – "Tinder Mixer" allows users to join group video chats and play games with others nearby. The feature was tested for a short period of time last year in New Zealand, but will not be launching.
Month: June 2021
Money Laundering Crew Busted for Role in Multimillion Dollar Dating Scam
NY POST – June 2 – Six people have been busted for their alleged role in an elaborate, multi-million-dollar dating site scam – after they helped launder $3.5M fleeced from vulnerable, lovesick targets online. The crew allegedly put the money, swindled from users of dating sites, into shell accounts – including $1M from a single victim.
Can an Audio-Only App Make Dating Less Swipey?
BUILT IN – June 2 – Taly Matiteyahu and Laura Ciccone are the founders of Blink, an audio-only speed-dating app scheduled to launch this summer. "The idea is to make a choice about whether or not you’re compatible based on an audio date," said Taly Matiteyahu. After submitting their availability for dates, members are algorithmically paired with potential dating partners based on the information they input during sign-up. During 10-minute speed dates, participants enter online rooms similar to Clubhouse's, but with only two participants. Users are encouraged to take notes to remember their dates, should they eventually meet their conversation partner face to face. "After the date ends, it's sort of like getting out of Uber or Lyft," said Matiteyahu. "A little evaluation screen comes up and users indicate how the date went. And if it went well, that's when they can see the profile photos."
Taimi Partners With the Ellen DeGeneres Show
ELLENTUBE – June 3 – In honor of Pride Month, Taimi partnered with The Ellen DeGeneres Show and donated $25K to The Trevor Project, an organization close to Ellen’s heart.
Match to Singles: “Lick Every Stranger You Can” This Summer
There Is Now a Dating App for Anti-Vaxxers
UK NEWS – June 2 – Two moms from Hawaii have created a dating app for unvaccinated singles so that anti-vaxxers can find love online. It is called Unjected, and it is for people who refuse to take the coronavirus vaccine and do not want a vaccinated partner. They came up with the idea in early February as they believed society was dividing into those who wanted the vaccine and those who did not want the jab.
Dutch Dating App Relationship Planet Is Shutting Down
GRATIS DATING TIPS – June 2 – The Dutch dating app is closing down on July 1, due to increased competition from international dating apps.
Happn to Soon Get Exclusive Voice Features
INDIA TV NEWS – June 2 – Happn is developing a range of features exclusively focused on the voice, set to be launched on the app in September.
OkCupid’s Data Center Latest Survey
OKCUPID DATA CENTER – June 2 – According to latest OKCupid survey, 7 in 10 daters said they will get the COVID-19 vaccine (~1M respondents), and those who are planning to get it are getting 15% more Likes and 14% more Matches, and are having 4.5% more conversations. Millennials and Gen Z are more likely than Gen X to cancel a date with someone who didn't want to get the vaccine. People who are vaccinated on OkCupid are more likely to: Be concerned about climate change; Be more into love over sex right now; Believe they are smarter than most people; Enjoy discussing politics.
Playdate – a New UK App for Single Parents
BDAILY NEWS – June 2 – Playdate is a new dating platform, aimed at helping single parents date while juggling the responsibilities of childcare. The app, founded by entrepreneur Nevine Coutry, was inspired by the fact that 1 in 5 relationships in the UK begin online, with few options catered to single parents. It has partnered with Bubble, a sitter and nanny app which offers on demand childcare, to provide its users with childcare solutions so they can go on dates.