In the world of dating apps, there is a substantial market; however, this does not mean there is not prime competition for the available dollars. Tinder has maintained incredible popularity over the years but finds itself in hot water after an investigation claimed that users are charged differently based upon their age, with older users …
Criminals have always looked for novel ways to earn money while law enforcement works to pivot their investigations in order to catch up with new tactics. An excellent example of this recently occurred in Polk County Florida where Sheriff Grady Judd disclosed that his department had utilized LGBTQ dating apps such as Taimi, Grindr, and …
Match Group is by far the leader in the online dating industry, having amassed somewhat of an empire of apps. Match Group’s current holdings include a myriad of companies such as Tinder, Match.com, OkCupid, Hinge, Plenty of Fish, Our Time, and countless other brands. Despite holding such a significant chunk of the online dating business, …
A recent study set out to test the performance of Apple App Tracking Transparency feature. The results were surprising and revealed unfortunate data for consumers who are concerned about their privacy. Yet again, a tech company has failed to make a serious effort at protecting the privacy of its users. What is App Tracking Transparency? …
Lawsuits within the online dating industry seem to be fairly commonplace in recent years with a wide number of high-profile cases. One that is starting to gain more traction in terms of the press lies in a brand dispute between Muzmatch and Match Group. Set to go to trial in London later this month, this …
For those of us working on finding love online, looking at online dating statistics can provide great insight into the current state of the dating app industry. With another year in the books, it is a perfect time to delve into online dating industry statistics to get a sense of how the year that was …
A new dating site House24 is set to launch on the 27th of December 2021. A cursory look through their website, press and social media presence reveals an app much like many young startups, but with one key difference. They’re using advanced facial mapping technology to prevent scammers and protect their users. Explanation What does …
Match Group, the company that owns dating sites including Tinder, Match’s dating app, OKCupid, Hinge, PlentyOfFish, and others, has reached a settlement agreement in which it will pay Tinder founders a total of $441 million. This settlement is in response to a lawsuit against the company that it intentionally undervalued Tinder’s worth, leading to significantly …
We’ve all experienced the sensation. We match with a dating profile that is a bit too good to be true. Soon thereafter, the telltale signs appear of a fraudulent account. Unfortunately, many users don’t recognize these signs and end up being defrauded out of hard-earned money. With online dating scams increasing in occurrence and milking …
A recent lawsuit filed by Corwin Law, a Florida-based consumer advocacy group accuses Match Group, owners of Match.com and a variety of other online dating sites, of using deceptive business practices in order to promote known scams and convince customers to sign up for paid versions of accounts. This allegation brings up disturbing concerns about …