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Dating apps are broken and users are paying the price

Singaporeans report feeling unsafe or experiencing harassment on dating platforms, yet continuing to use them because alternatives feel limited, says the writer.
Singaporeans report feeling unsafe or experiencing harassment on dating platforms, yet continuing to use them because alternatives feel limited, says the writer.

Six apps to keep busy bees on track in 2026

There are a variety of productivity apps out there to help keep your digital life -- and thereby your offline life -- organised.
There are a variety of productivity apps out there to help keep your digital life -- and thereby your offline life -- organised.

Field Notes from Beijing

‘Are You Dead?’: Viral safety app reflects quiet anxiety of living alone in China

China’s one-person households have been growing steadily, with more than 125 million recorded in the 2020 national population census.
China’s one-person households have been growing steadily, with more than 125 million recorded in the 2020 national population census.

How a little green owl taught me French… up to a point

Duolingo makes language learning a real pleasure, granting such a welcome reprieve from the frenzy of everyday life, says the writer.
Duolingo makes language learning a real pleasure, granting such a welcome reprieve from the frenzy of everyday life, says the writer.

Would you let AI design your living room?

Product manager Quinn Fitzpatrick demonstrating a design tool that incorporates AI at the Havenly offices in Denver, Colorado.
Product manager Quinn Fitzpatrick demonstrating a design tool that incorporates AI at the Havenly offices in Denver, Colorado.

Tough job market in the US has people using dating apps to get interviews

It’s not likely that job hunting on dating apps will become a mainstream function, said Professor Jeffrey Hall.
It’s not likely that job hunting on dating apps will become a mainstream function, said Professor Jeffrey Hall.

EZ-Link app to be terminated on Jan 8, integrated into SimplyGo app

This process allows users’ account profiles and cards to be migrated to SimplyGo.
This process allows users’ account profiles and cards to be migrated to SimplyGo.

WhatsApp calls out restrictions in Russia after reported slowdown

The WhatsApp app logo is seen on a smartphone in this picture illustration taken September 15, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
The WhatsApp app logo is seen on a smartphone in this picture illustration taken September 15, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Here’s the vowel-less word that made Wordle players all over the world crash out on Dec 19

The New York Times, which owns the daily, online puzzle game, described the puzzle for Dec 19 as "moderately challenging".
The New York Times, which owns the daily, online puzzle game, described the puzzle for Dec 19 as "moderately challenging".

Apple wins only partial reversal in Epic Games antitrust lawsuit; sanctions mostly upheld

Epic Games, makers of the popular game Fortnite, said the ruling will avoid Apple imposing “giant junk fees” on developers.
Epic Games, makers of the popular game Fortnite, said the ruling will avoid Apple imposing “giant junk fees” on developers.

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