13 Nov 2024
"Pebbling": The Surprising Dating Trend Inspired by Penguins
"Pebbling": The Surprising Dating Trend Inspired by Penguins We are all aware that dating trends are evolving day by day. With the rise of social media and dating apps, online dating has become normal. And Gen Z surely dominating the scene right now, with new terms like “pebbling” gaining attention. It's inspired by penguins, which means giving gifts or showing small gestures to make your partner’s day, mainly through messages, gifs, or memes. It can strengthen the bonds, but suddenly stopping can indicate a problem in the relationship.
12 Nov 2024
UAE: Dating App Founder Nearly Loses $250,000 in European Investment Scam
Maxion is the UAE's first matchmaking app, which almost lost $250,000 in a European investment scam when some Swiss advisors offered them $1.75 million. They went to Europe to have a meeting and after spending $12,000 on a trip, they started to see red flags about this deal. The advisor demanded a $300,000 commission and asked to deal in cryptocurrency transactions. After further investigation into the case, it was revealed to be a scam with fake identities and companies. The company is now filing a report and has become more cautious about its future investors. Maxion continues to expand, focusing on new markets with its seed funding.
11 Nov 2024
Japan Launches New Dating Apps to Combat Record-Low Birth Rates
Japan's birth rate hit a record low with 727,277 births last year. To deal with the issue, the government has been launching different initiatives, including a government-backed dating app, to help single people find partners. The population is declining, with deaths and a low number of births, and the fertility rate is only 1.20. These efforts include increasing childcare, offering housing allowances, and promoting work-life balance to encourage marriage and family growth.
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