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Tinder swipes right on user safety with new feature
The online dating platform strengthens their safety values with the introduction of their new ID verification feature.
ID verification will soon be available to Tinder users as the dating platform works to improve its safety features.
Today’s announcement will see the identification verification feature across platforms globally within the coming quarters.
Tinder says the platform will take into consideration expert recommendations, member input, and local laws and regulations when determining how the feature will roll out.
The option will be voluntary, except where mandated by law, and will develop based on feedback received by Tinder’s users.
Rory Kozoll, Head of Trust and Safety Product at Tinder, says ID verification is complex and nuanced, which is why it is crucial to take a test-and-learn approach.
“We know one of the most valuable things Tinder can do to make members feel safe is to give them more confidence that their matches are authentic and more control over who they interact with,” Kozoll says.
Tinder is the leader of safety innovation in the online dating world.
In the past 10 years, the online dating platform has rolled out more than 10 key safety features, including the creation of their swipe feature and mutual consent technology.
Additionally, Tinder will partner with Garbo, a female-founded, first of its kind, non-for-profit background-check platform.
Kozoll says the introduction of this feature is just another step in helping Tinder users feel safe and confident in their online dating choices.
“We hope all our members worldwide will see the benefits of interacting with people who have gone through our ID verification process,” Kozoll says.
“We look forward to a day when as many people as possible are verified on Tinder.”
Written by Rebecca Borg
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Apple set to unveil budget iPhone 17e, new iPads and low-cost MacBook
Apple’s Tim Cook announces major product reveals this week, highlighting budget iPhone 17e, new iPads, and low-cost MacBook.
Apple’s Tim Cook announces major product reveals this week, highlighting budget iPhone 17e, new iPads, and low-cost MacBook.
Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook has confirmed a major week of product announcements kicking off Monday morning, building momentum toward a global “Apple Experience” event across New York, London and Shanghai. The tech giant is expected to spread its reveals across three days, fuelling speculation about its biggest refresh cycle yet.
Leading the buzz is the rumoured budget-friendly iPhone 17e, signalling Apple’s push to capture more price-conscious consumers without sacrificing performance. Two new iPads powered by advanced chips are also tipped to headline the lineup, pointing to stronger AI capabilities and faster processing speeds.
Rounding out the expected reveals is a low-cost 12.9-inch MacBook that’s already generating serious interest, alongside updated MacBook Pro models and a refreshed Mac Studio. It’s shaping up to be one of Apple’s most significant multi-product launches in recent years.
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Nvidia posts record revenue as AI fears shake investors
Nvidia’s £68.1 billion revenue, up 73%, raises investor concerns about AI’s impact and tech customers’ financial health.
Nvidia’s £68.1 billion revenue, up 73%, raises investor concerns about AI’s impact and tech customers’ financial health.
Nvidia posted strong quarterly earnings, but Wall Street remained unimpressed, causing shares to fall 5%. Analysts point to investor concerns over AI dominance and a stalled $100 billion deal with OpenAI.
Experts discuss what factors in the earnings report failed to meet market expectations, including revenue projections and details around the Vera Rubin chip architecture. Competition from alternative chipmakers and scrutiny of hyperscaler cash flows are also shaping investor sentiment.
Despite recent setbacks, analysts remain cautiously bullish on Nvidia, highlighting long-term AI potential and the company’s dominant position in the chip market.
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Meta launches lawsuits over alleged scam advertising operations
Meta targets scam advertising networks in Brazil, China, and Vietnam, intensifying its crackdown on scams across its platforms.
Meta targets scam advertising networks in Brazil, China, and Vietnam, intensifying its crackdown on scams across its platforms.
Social media giant Meta has launched aggressive legal action targeting alleged scam operations using its platforms. The company has filed lawsuits against four advertising networks based in Brazil, China and Vietnam.
Meta has also issued cease and desist letters to eight marketing consultants accused of helping clients bypass the platform’s enforcement systems. The move signals a tougher stance on organised scam activity operating at scale.
While no criminal charges have been laid, Meta says it is doubling down on efforts to protect users and restore trust across its platforms as scam activity continues to rise globally.
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