Category: Tech

May 21

Apple Removes Queer Cruising App Sniffies from App Store Over Content Restrictions

The queer cruising app Sniffies has been removed from Apple’s App Store, with the platform citing “ongoing content restrictions” as the cause — though the removal appears to be temporary. In a statement, Sniffies addressed the situation: “We launched our first native iOS app in March, bringing Sniffies’ real-time, location-based experience to a wider audience,” the […]

May 16

Grindr’s “Gayborhood” Rebrand Sparks Concerns Over Data Consent

Grindr, the popular gay dating and hookup app, is prompting users to share their personal data to help train new AI-powered features as part of a tech-driven rebrand. The app is now positioning itself as a “Global Gayborhood in Your Pocket,” and says the new tools will offer a more personalised user experience. In a […]

May 15

Social Media Platforms Are Failing LGBTQ+ Users, Report Finds

A new report by GLAAD has revealed that major social media platforms are not doing enough to protect LGBTQ+ users, and in some cases, recent policy changes are putting them at greater risk. In its 2024 Social Media Safety Index, the advocacy group assessed six leading platforms—TikTok, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and Threads—using […]