Techcrunch blog!: Dating app Hatched cracks open its hidden profile concept on the East Coast

Monday, November 13, 2023

Usually you want to be able to see what someone looks like before you swipe left or right on a dating app. However, with all of the filters and AI capabilities out there, you can make yourself look like practically anyone these days. In today's top story, Lauren writes that dating app Hatched unveiled a new feature that turns your profile picture into an egg that you can customize. There's also some new paid features.

Meanwhile, we continue to offer some ideas on what to get your favorite techie. Aisha has your look at the best tech gifts under $50.

And Aisha also reports that WhatsApp is delivering a new Discord-like voice chat feature for large groups. Learn more.

Image Credits: Hatched

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