NYC’s the loneliest city — newbies are using apps to help make friends

NYC’s the loneliest city — newbies are using apps to help make friends

With a population of more than 8 million, New York somehow has earned a reputation for feeling lonely. But a new crop of Big Apple transplants that are having trouble making friends are taking action — with a little help from technology. Millennial and Gen Z newbies are ditching bars, clubs and social sports leagues … Read more

These are the personality types most likely to succeed on dating apps

These are the personality types most likely to succeed on dating apps

Anyone who has used dating apps knows they are a world unto themselves. The sheer number of platforms, while great for variety can be perplexing for any newcomer to kick off their already daunting journey, and once inside the dating sphere, there seems to be a whole other language (i.e., one million different colored flags) and technique to doing things … Read more

McDonald’s is giving out free fries today for National French Fry Day

McDonald’s is giving out free fries today for National French Fry Day

You’re going to need to fry your best to resist this deal. Thursday, July 13, is National French Fry Day, and in honor of the glorious holiday, McDonald’s is giving out free french fries of any size, The Post can confirm. The crispy, golden treat will be available across the country at participating locations exclusively … Read more

AI catfish bots are reportedly infiltrating dating apps: ‘This guy can’t be for real’

AI catfish bots are reportedly infiltrating dating apps: ‘This guy can’t be for real’

Modern dating is difficult enough, given the ghosters and breadcrumbers who threaten to break a singleton’s heart. But now, there’s a new landmine for the lovelorn to contend with in the quest for love: AI chatbots infiltrating dating apps. One woman has taken to Facebook to share a screenshot of a suspect Tinder profile she … Read more

I deliver food — I only accept orders in wealthy areas to ensure good tips

I deliver food — I only accept orders in wealthy areas to ensure good tips

He has more than just drive. A 22-year-old Philadelphia food delivery driver is revealing his tricks to guarantee he makes the most money possible on each order. “I’m not doing this to gamble. I’m doing this to make money,” Jay told Insider, which withheld his last name for privacy reasons. Jay delivers for Uber Eats … Read more

I got Duolingo to learn Mandarin — but I met my husband there instead

I got Duolingo to learn Mandarin — but I met my husband there instead

They’re speaking the love languages. A couple who met on the language-learning app Duolingo has tied the knot. According to a blog post in honor of Valentine’s Day, the lovebirds’ meet-cute occurred in 2021, years after Amanda Lopez downloaded the app in hopes of learning more Mandarin. It wasn’t until Rob Ciesielski, who joined the … Read more

Dating apps are ‘detrimental,’ make it harder to find love: study

Dating apps are ‘detrimental,’ make it harder to find love: study

A new study suggests people should swipe left on dating apps. Research published in the journal Telematics and Informatics found that dating apps could do more harm than good in people’s search for love. The findings from the University of Vienna showed that more usage of dating apps and exposure to a superfluous amount of … Read more

This ‘smart diaper’ sends phone alerts when babies need changing

This ‘smart diaper’ sends phone alerts when babies need changing

Parents will soon know when a diaper needs to be changed — before all the crying starts. Scientists from Penn State University have created a “smart diaper” — a nappy with a built-in sensor that will send an alert to a phone once it gets wet. The diaper is made out of paper that has … Read more

10 best free and paid fitness apps for men and women in 2023, per experts

10 best free and paid fitness apps for men and women in 2023, per experts

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Looking to get moving in 2023? Choosing the best fitness app that best fits your needs is step one in your journey. After three years and counting of living in some form of lockdown, at-home workout apps are … Read more

Dear Abby: My boyfriend is still on dating apps

Dear Abby: My boyfriend is still on dating apps

DEAR ABBY: I am a widowed woman who met a gentleman online two years ago. We met in person and get along really great. Everything seems perfect, but my girlfriends keep telling me they see his profile on numerous dating sites. When I asked him about it, he said he had closed the accounts. Well, … Read more

Jana Hocking: ‘Straight’ men are using dating apps to hook up with other men

Jana Hocking: ‘Straight’ men are using dating apps to hook up with other men

The other day I was at dinner with my favorite gay husband aka ‘gusband’ and we were halfway through a bottle of red, so of course, the conversation quickly delved into my favorite topic: our sex lives. As I am basically a nun at the moment *sigh*, my friend’s update was far more interesting. He revealed … Read more

Chaos erupts at Dua Lipa concert after ticket app crash leaves fans stranded outside

Chaos erupts at Dua Lipa concert after ticket app crash leaves fans stranded outside

There were chaotic scenes outside Dua Lipa’s gig in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday night after a ticketing app crash left hundreds of fans shut outside the venue. Throngs of people were seen lining up outside Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney’s Olympic Park after the Ticketek app stopped working, leaving revelers unable to prove they had … Read more

Women reveal why they’re dumping Bumble and Tinder for Instagram

Women reveal why they’re dumping Bumble and Tinder for Instagram

In August, when Alexia took a cute snap of herself at a bar in Boston and posted it to Instagram, tagging the location, she never expected to get a date with a handsome stranger. The 30-year-old entrepreneur from Connecticut, who declined to give her last name, was at a bachelorette party when she posted the … Read more