June 28th, 2012

You’re 37% More Likely To Date Someone If You’ve Got Facebook Friends In Common

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“Oh you know Johnny? Then let’s get naughty.” Whether it’s for one night or forever, we’re more likely to choose mates who have Facebook friends in common with us. This comes according to a new study by Coffee Meets Bagel, a startup that shows you a suggestion of someone to date each day and connects you if you both fancy each other.

Out of Coffee Meets Bagel’s 44,000 matches, people with… → Read More

April 17th, 2012

Coffee Meets Bagel Turns Online Dating Into A Daily “Deal”

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Technology is all about convenience. At least, that’s where it’s headed. I can now ask someone to run across the city and pick up a package for me on Zaarly (which I did), Songza chooses my music playlists for me, and I can literally push a button and ask my phone where the nearest burger joint is (even if she never quite understands me).

It’s incredible.

And now that same convenience is… → Read More