Disappearing photos increase dating app matches

Sharing photos that vanish after being seen can increase the number of matches on a dating app, researchers report.

Molly McCrory-Tulane • futurity
April 5, 2024 ~5 min

App may diagnose ear infections better than clinicians

A new cellphone app that uses AI to accurately diagnose ear infections could be more accurate that trained clinicians.

Asher Jones-U. Pittsburgh • futurity
March 5, 2024 ~6 min


Can an app ease your fear of the dentist?

A smartphone app and virtual reality may offer a way to help you overcome your fear of the dentist, all from the comfort of your own home.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Feb. 28, 2024 ~8 min

AI app detects poison ivy

A new app powered by artificial intelligence could one day help people spot poison ivy before it becomes a problem.

Lourdes Mederos-U. Florida • futurity
Jan. 26, 2024 ~4 min

Dog facial recognition app may improve rabies vax efforts

A mobile phone-based facial recognition app for dogs could significantly improve rabies vaccination efforts in Africa and Asia.

Devin Rokyta-Washington State • futurity
Jan. 25, 2024 ~5 min

Dating platform algorithms skew toward popularity

A study finds that algorithms used by online dating platforms recommend more popular, attractive users over less popular, less attractive users.

Carnegie Mellon • futurity
Nov. 30, 2023 ~5 min

Tablet app flags different behavioral signs of autism

A new app can accurately screen for autism in children by automatically detecting a wide range of behavioral characteristics, researchers say.

Ken Kingery-Duke • futurity
Oct. 3, 2023 ~8 min

Can a chatbot ‘superhero’ teach kids supportive self-talk?

"Superhero Zip," an audio chatbot app, helps kids develop skills like supportive self-talk, emotional management, and self-awareness.

U. Washington • futurity
July 21, 2023 ~6 min


Survey: Half of Tinder users don’t want a date

A survey of 1,000 Tinder users finds that half aren't looking for a date. Are dating apps also entertainment?

Nina Bai-Stanford • futurity
July 12, 2023 ~6 min

Strava fitness app can reveal private info

The fitness app Strava allows anyone to find the personal information—including home addresses—of some users, report researchers.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
June 7, 2023 ~5 min

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