Bumble has abandoned its signature rule requiring women to make the first move, as the online dating industry faces declining user engagement, falling share prices, and a pivot toward artificial intelligence features.
Disillusioned by traditional apps like Tinder, Gen Z college students are turning to Ditto, an AI matchmaker founded by UC Berkeley dropouts Allen Wang and Eric Liu. Operating via iMessage, Ditto uses proprietary algorithms to set up real-life Wednesday dates.
Tinder, die weltweit größte Dating-App, sieht sich mit wachsender "Dating-App-Müdigkeit" bei jungen Nutzern konfrontiert. Als Reaktion darauf kündigt Produktchefin Hillary Paine an, den charakteristischen "Swipe" durch eine neue Funktion namens "Spark" zu ersetzen, um die Nutzerbindung zu verbessern.
Chili's Grill & Bar gained viral attention on X after criticizing Burger King's prices. Responding to a user's complaint about a $18.19 Burger King meal, Chili's promoted its $10.99 "3 for Me" deal, highlighting falling fast-food traffic amid rising costs.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor clarified his remarks praising PM Modi's handling of sailor attacks, stating he referred to "widely published reports." Party colleague Pawan Khera had mocked Tharoor, suggesting he could "hear what Modi doesn't even say," as official readouts of Modi's meeting with Trump did not mention the issue.
A top US trade official criticized unfair trade practices, implicitly targeting China, while also admitting the US government was "asleep at the wheel" for too long. William Kimmitt highlighted subsidies, dumping, and regulatory barriers, alongside US inaction leading to factory closures and production moving overseas.
Ant Group is overhauling Alipay, its mobile payment app, into a native AI platform with autonomous agents. The new version, featuring an assistant named "Ah Bao", aims to provide access to over 10,000 services through conversational AI, with user confirmation required for financial transactions.
Pesquisas indicam que 23% dos brasileiros com smartphone já usaram apps de relacionamento para encontros. Embora histórias de sucesso existam, o uso excessivo gera exaustão, frustração e queda na autoestima, especialmente entre mulheres.
Solana-based decentralized exchange Raydium experienced a $1.34 million exploit affecting five deprecated liquidity pools from an older automated market maker program. The attacker stole USDC, SOL, and RAY tokens, but current users were unaffected. This incident adds to a growing list of DeFi exploits.
Senior Labour minister Peter Kyle warns the party hasn't learned from Conservatives about changing leaders, stating "entitlement is not a qualification." Wes Streeting calls for a "battle of ideas" over a "coronation" for potential leadership contenders.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticizes NATO and some Asian allies for insufficient defense spending, threatening a 'clear shift' in US business dealings with those not meeting the 5% GDP target.
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi defends Tokyo's military buildup against Chinese criticism, emphasizing transparency and necessity amidst regional tensions, particularly over Taiwan.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned that global peace and security are at risk due to disregard for the UN Charter's principles, indirectly criticizing the US without naming it. He urged the UN Security Council to fulfill its responsibilities and hoped for a peaceful resolution between the US and Iran.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are out of the NBA playoffs after a spirited but ultimately losing effort against the San Antonio Spurs. Despite injuries and facing tough opponents, the team displayed remarkable tenacity and unique character, though questions remain about their roster's long-term championship potential.
The Scottish Football Association condemns media and Hearts manager Derek McInnes for contributing to a hostile environment after referee John Beaton and his family required police protection following controversial Premiership matches.
DeFi United has raised 132,650 ETH (~$303 million) to restore rsETH following Kelp DAO's $290 million exploit on April 18. Contributions came from Consensys (30,000 ETH) and Avalanche Foundation. The recovery effort depends on governance votes across multiple DeFi platforms, with an Arbitrum proposal expected to take approximately 49 days.
Manchester City faces Southampton in an FA Cup semi-final, with City aiming for a fourth consecutive final appearance and Southampton seeking their first final since 2003.
Union home minister Amit Shah apologized to supporters waiting for his roadshow in Madhyamgram Assembly constituency, responding to an Instagram comment about the delay. Shah later held the roadshow to campaign for BJP candidate Anindya Raju Banerjee, who is contesting against TMC MLA Rathin Ghosh. The event drew attention to the Sandeshkhali incidents as Phase I of West Bengal assembly elections concluded with 91.83% voter turnout.
EU leaders meet in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, without Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán, who has previously disrupted such gatherings. Former European Council president Charles Michel has criticized Commission president Ursula von der Leyen as "authoritarian" in a new interview, reigniting tensions following the "sofagate" scandal. The satirical piece also jokes about potential confrontations between EU officials and references a humorous anecdote about a footballer in the resort town.
A man who stole a purse from then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem while she dined at a restaurant under the protection of Secret Service agents has been sentenced to three years in prison for a string of thefts in the nation’s capital
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has publicly attacked 'digital oil' trading, highlighting how crypto-native platforms are increasingly shaping market sentiment during geopolitical conflicts when traditional exchanges are closed.
Tehran is fighting a new price signal in public Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf chose a strange phrase for a dangerous moment. In the middle of a live crisis around the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s parliament speaker mocked “vibe-trading digital oil” and took a swipe at US Treasuries as well, turning a market argument into part of […] The post Crypto trading joins wartime propaganda as “digital oil” called out amid volatile US-Iran ceasefire trading appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission signals ambitions to expand global influence in digital assets at the Web3 Festival, with executive director Eric Yip stating the city can be "more aspirational" now that it has a strong local foundation. The city granted its first two stablecoin issuer licences earlier this month and is advancing regulations for crypto dealers and custodians, while Beijing maintains a strict ban on mainland crypto activities.
