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Tinder is requiring new users in California to verify their identities by using facial recognition, according to a report by Axios. The policy goes into effect today as a test program. The obvious reason behind this is to make sure people are who they say they are. Dating apps, after all, are a haven for scammers.

The platform's Face Check feature prompts users to make a short video selfie. The face scan confirms the identity of the user by matching biometric indicators with profile photos. It also checks to see if the face has been used as a profile photo across multiple accounts.

Once verified, the user receives a badge on their profile and the video selfie is deleted. Tinder holds onto an encrypted face map to detect duplicates in the future. This is separate from ID Check, which asks users to scan a government-issued photo ID.

Parent company Match Group's head of trust and safety, Yoel Roth, says the requirement "is really meant to be about confirming that this person is a real, live person and not a bot or a spoofed account."

Tinder has been experimenting with this idea for several years. It started testing in Japan back in 2020, before bringing the tech to Canada and Colombia earlier this year. Roth told Axios that California was chosen as the next test market due to its size, demographics and strong online safety and privacy laws. If successful, this could roll out as a nationwide program.

Match Group could be ramping up these verification efforts because of a recent bombshell investigation suggesting the company's apps, which also include Hinge and OKCupid, failed to act on reports of sexual assault. The 18-month investigation reportedly found instances in which users were accused of drugging or assaulting dates and still allowed to remain on the company's platforms.

The dating app space is in a period of uncertainty, with declines in revenue and paying users. Match Group recently announced that it's cutting 13 percent of its staff and Bumble is cutting 30 percent of its workforce.

This move seeks to address one pain point behind dating apps, which is great, but the decline in usage is likely due to a number of factors. The pricing has gotten truly wild in recent years. Tinder, for instance, has multiple subscription tiers that average out to around $40 to $60 per month. On top of that, the company also sells "Super Likes" to the tune of $3 a pop and profile boosts at $8 each. It's a microtransaction hell.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/tinder-is-mandating-face-checks-for-california-residents-153441754.html?src=rss

When Netflix removed Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy in June, it left a void in many subscribers' (myself included) watchlists – and looking at everything leaving the platform in July 2025, that's going to get bigger still.Among the titles being removed from one of the best streaming services are some of the biggest movies of the 2020s so far, including Denis Villeneuve's visually-striking Dune: Part Two (2024), Greta Gerwig's Barbie (2023) and one of the best prequel movies I've ever seen Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024).Even though Netflix is adding 48 new movies over the coming weeks, it's sad to see it removing more binge-worthy watches, as it means it's having to sacrifice some of the best Netflix movies and shows. I just hope it brings some unforgettable new movies in August to make up for it.Everything leaving Netflix in July 2025Leaving on July 113 Going on 30 (movie)28 Days (movie)3 Ninjas: Kick Back (movie)Annabelle (movie)Colombiana (movie)Constantine (movie)Couples Retreat (movie)Crazy, Stupid, Love. (movie)Do the Right Thing (movie)Draft Day (movie)Dune: Part Two (movie)Friends with Money (movie)Geostorm (movie)Get Him to the Greek (movie)Hotel Transylvania (movie)Hotel Transylvania 2 (movie)I Know What You Did Last Summer (movie)Loudermilk seasons 1-3 (TV show)The Net (movie)The Nun (movie)Obsessed (movie)Ocean's Eleven (movie)Ocean's Thirteen (movie)Ocean's Twelve (movie)Resident Evil: Retribution (movie)Runaway Jury (movie)Sicario: Day of the Soldado (movie)Sisters (movie)Twilight (movie)The Twilight Saga: New Moon (movie)The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (movie)The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1 (movie)The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2 (movie)The Wonder Years seasons 1-2 (TV show)Leaving on July 3Insecure seasons 1-5 (TV show)Leaving on July 480 for Brady (movie)Leaving on July 5The Addams Family (movie)Leaving on July 8This Is Us seasons 1-6 (TV show)Leaving on July 13Life or Something Like It (movie)Leaving on July 15Barbie (movie)Leaving on July 16Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (movie)Leaving on July 22Call My Agent! seasons 1-4 (TV show)Leaving on July 25Scream VI (movie)Leaving on July 26Wynonna Earp seasons 1-4 (TV show)Leaving on July 28Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (movie)Leaving on July 30The Kingdom (movie)You might also like I watch TV for a living and these are my top 3 Netflix horror shows if you want a good scareI stream movies for work – and these 5 Netflix and Disney+ Originals are my 2025 standouts (so far)My June 2025 streaming picks: 9 of my favorite movies and shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more

The US Department of Justice has finally approved HPE's takeover of Juniper NetworksHPE must divest its Instant On business and auction off a licenseEuropean regulators approved the deal in August 2024The US Department of Justice has settled its lawsuit claims against HPE's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, which means the deal may now proceed pending court approval.However, HPE must adhere to some pretty hefty conditions to pacify regulators, including divesting its 'Instant On' wireless networking business and auctioning a license for Juniper’s AI Ops for Mist source code, which it uses in WLAN products.Still, HPE CEO Antonio Neri welcomed the news and confirmed the agreement resolves antitrust concerns in a joint statement by HPE and Juniper.HPE's Juniper acquisition given the go-ahead"Our agreement with the DOJ paves the way to close HPE’s acquisition of Juniper Networks and preserves the intended benefits of this deal for our customers and shareholders," Neri said.HPE hopes joining forces with Juniper will enable it to address "legacy incumbent networking solutions" by combining the two companies' hybrid cloud, storage, compute and software expertise."This marks an exciting step forward in delivering on a critical customer need – a complete portfolio of modern, secure networking solutions to connect their organizations and provide essential foundations for hybrid cloud and AI,” Juniper Networks CEO Rami Rahim added.Department of Justice Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle called the win a "key legal victory" for the antitrust department.The news comes almost a year after the European Commission first approved the deal – in August 2024, European antitrust regulators stated that the takeover "would not significantly reduce competition."With HPE Intelligent Edge revenue down $852 million year-over-year to $4.5 billion, Juniper's full 2024 revenue of $5.1 billion could further strengthen HPE's position in the market.Looking ahead, HPE has been given 180 days to divest Instant On or it risks facing further action.You might also likeHPE's multi-billion dollar Juniper takeover deal wins even more approvalHere's our roundup of the best cloud hosting providersWe've listed the best small business servers