Bird Song App Merlin's UK Popularity Takes Flight
The Merlin Bird ID app, using AI to identify birdsong, has seen an 88% surge in UK users. Discover how it's connecting people to nature and boosting mental wellbeing.
The Merlin Bird ID app, using AI to identify birdsong, has seen an 88% surge in UK users. Discover how it's connecting people to nature and boosting mental wellbeing.
A first-year student shares her cringe-worthy morning after a Bumble date, left scrambling naked as her date joined a work Zoom call. Read her story of modern dating woes.
Dan and Emmie's blind date in London was a resounding success, filled with laughter, shared interests, and a hopeful future. Discover how their evening unfolded and what comes next.
Apple seeks to overturn a landmark £1.5bn ruling that found it overcharged millions of UK App Store users. If the appeal fails, compensation could be due.
A London couple reveals how they make £1,500+ pet-sitting via Rover while working from home. Discover their top tips for success, avoiding scams, and managing tax obligations.
Two men who used the Grindr dating app to burgle victims' homes have been jailed. The judge said they exploited the victims' perceived vulnerability. Read the full story.
US immigration agency ICE releases bizarre AI video depicting Father Christmas as an agent, offering a $3,000 holiday 'incentive' for illegal migrants to self-deport. Read the full story.
Explore the surprising allure of Ebenezer Scrooge and the 'I can fix him' fantasy. Dating experts explain why we're drawn to 'morally grey' characters. Would you?
Two 'calculated' burglars who robbed dozens of Londoners via Grindr have been jailed. The Afghan nationals stole phones, wallets and passports in a pre-planned crime spree. Read the full report.
Therapists explain why the festive season makes us want to 'fix' emotionally unavailable partners, and why it's a bad idea. Learn how to focus on yourself instead this Christmas.
Aaron, 28, and Tara, 30, share their honest verdict after a Guardian blind date at Los Mochis in London. Find out why he gave the date a 6/10 and she scored it an 8.
Discover how a 'turn into a pumpkin' cut-off time can transform scheduled intimacy from a chore into an exciting, anticipated event for busy couples. Get expert advice and practical tips.
A new survey exposes the lonely reality for Londoners: 48% find planning with friends a nightmare, and 44% say it's hard to meet people. Discover the 'connection gap' and new solutions.
A man branded Britain's worst romance fraudster has been jailed for 17 years for scamming five divorced mothers out of nearly £1 million. Read the shocking details of his gambling-fuelled crimes.
The AA has launched a new app to make breakdowns less stressful. Drivers can now report issues digitally, share their exact GPS location instantly, and get help faster, even on dark country roads.
Six survivors of a serial rapist cardiologist are taking legal action against Match Group, alleging its dating apps like Hinge and Tinder knowingly harbour predators. Read their story.
A fraudster who targeted single mothers on dating apps, stealing nearly £1 million, has been jailed for 17 years. Read the shocking details of the UK's longest romance fraud sentence.
Discover four ingenious Elf on the Shelf pranks from a creative mum, plus a time-saving app that uses AI to create magical elf scenes for your children.
UK Finance chief warns fraud is a 'national security issue', with 66% of scams starting online. Banks spend £38bn on compliance but tech platforms must do more.
A first date after lockdown went disastrously wrong when a man tried to correct a journalist on the name of Louis Theroux's 'Weird Weekends'. Read the full cringe-worthy story.
Amanda, 56, and Paul, 53, found flowing conversation and a potential spark on a Guardian Blind Date in Loughborough. Read their full, charming review and find out how to apply.
A man who used a flatsharing app to lure a vulnerable teenager to his home, where he strangled and raped her, has been jailed for 12 years. Read the full court report.
A woman shares her shock after a date suggested meeting at his house while his son slept. She highlights the safety gap in modern dating and urges men to reconsider their plans.
New research reveals straight millennial men are the least likely to update dating app profiles, contributing to widespread user exhaustion. Discover the data and expert analysis behind the modern dating disconnect.
A false alarm for a 5.9-magnitude quake buzzed phones in Nevada and California. Seismologists say it's a first for the automated system, blaming 'noisy triggers'.
Guardian readers challenge Scott Galloway's views on dating and bill-splitting, championing financial independence. Plus, reflections on Quaker solace and quirky UK place names.
The AA's updated app uses GPS to locate stranded members instantly, promising quicker patrol arrival. Explore how this tech upgrade changes breakdown cover and keeps drivers safer.
Haile is content single, but her best friend Whitney insists on playing matchmaker. We explore the clash of perspectives and reveal what Guardian readers decided. Cast your vote now.
Kate Garraway has spoken for the first time about the possibility of finding love again following the tragic death of her husband, Derek Draper, in January 2024.
The Indian government has revoked a controversial order requiring all smartphones to come pre-loaded with a state security app, following fierce opposition from tech giants and privacy advocates. Read the full story.