This couple grew up on the same block. A dating app matched them years later.

In the days before Valentine's Day, CBS News is featuring stories about love that blossomed despite unimaginable odds. We call this series Love, Against All Odds.

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They grew up on the same block, then Hinge reconnected them years later

Claire Friel and Christian Hurley crossed paths when they were just kids. A Hinge swipe, years later in a new city, brought them together.
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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.
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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.
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Are Dating Apps Getting Worse?

On this week’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we assess the state of swiping.
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Restaurants warn of weak first quarter, but say sales will pick up later this year

Freezing temperatures, wildfires and a still-cautious consumer led to lower sales in January.
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2025: The Year of the AI App

The real competition in AI isn’t about foundation models. It’s about apps built on top of those models.
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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.
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WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 card, date, matches, rumors, location, match card, start time, predictions

The event marks the final premium live show before WrestleMania in April
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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.
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