As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help

We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.
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Vibe Coding as a Non-Coder: 6 Ways I Found to Have More Fun and Better Luck Creating With AI

My coding skills leave something to be desired. I never stuck with the instructional books and guides long enough to truly create the kinds of apps and programs I wanted to see. AI chatbots powered by ...

The rise of the AI wingman

Daters are using AI to slide into the DMs and craft Hinge profiles. A crop of startups and dating apps are fighting for these ...

Can Apple’s AirPod Translation Get You Through Tokyo? We Tested It.

A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor used Apple’s new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi ...

What Sharing Our Cultures means to these six people who were touched by program

In commemoration of Sharing Our Cultures 25th anniversary, we checked in with six past participants to find out what they're ...

Love, Advice & Group Chats: How Friendfluencing Is Changing How Gen Z, Millennials Date

In today's tricky dating world, having your friends approve or disapprove of your love interest can feel like a safety blanket and take the pressure out of finding love.
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Hearten AI to Release the World's First AI Relationship Coach with Built-In Somatic Tools

Hearten AI integrates nervous system regulation videos directly into chat to transform how people process and heal relationship dynamics. HELSINKI, FI / ACCESS Newswire / December 26, 2025 / The new ...