From Swipe to Sweat: How Athletic Clubs Replaced Dating Apps
Post-pandemic, fitness clubs have emerged as the best place to find romance IRL. No profile required.
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Take good pictures and embrace the apps: how to start dating
Experts say dating is ‘a numbers game’. Here are their tips on how best to play it. People love to tell singles to “put themselves out there” like they’re bits of fishing tackle. What does that ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Incredible Shrinking Dating App
Common wisdom is that dating apps are over. But while millennials are tired of Tinder and upsells, swiping is alive and well.Wired - Feb. 13 -
Are Dating Apps Getting Worse?
On this week’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we assess the state of swiping.Wired - Feb. 13 -
What happens on dating apps ahead of Valentine's Day?
A match made in data: Hinge, Tinder, Bumble and OkCupid reveal some dating trends in the lead-up to Valentine's Day.CBS News - Feb. 13 -
AI Will Save Dating Apps. Or Maybe Finally Kill Them
A slew of tools—from Iris Dating to Grindr’s forthcoming “wingman”—promise that they can increase your odds of finding someone with AI. So far, the results are mixed.Wired - Feb. 10 -
Dating apps could be in trouble – here's what might take their place
For some Gen Zs, meeting online through shared hobbies is an alternative to the tyranny of the swipe.BBC News - 6d -
Blind date: ‘I really enjoyed chatting to her – even when she critiqued my dating app profile!’
Matthew, 24, a tax consultant, meets Izzy, 25, an advertising executive. What were you hoping for? A fun story and a nice dinner, with good company as an added bonus. Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
Club Brugge vs. Atalanta how to watch, odds: Feb. 12, 2025 UEFA Champions League picks from top expert
Brandt Sutton has locked in his best bets for Wednesday's Atalanta vs. Club Brugge UEFA Champions League match on Paramount+CBS Sports - Feb. 12
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