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Older Americans Are Redefining Romance Online, New Data from DateMyAge

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69 per cent said as they age, mental connection becomes more important than being in the same city

NEW YORK, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of Older Americans Month, DateMyAge, an online communication platform for those over 45, conducted a new study on relationship trends among older singles. The survey reveals that the vast majority of older Americans are far more self-assured in what they want out of relationships and prioritize mental connection. As they tackle shrinking social circles and lack of options in their physical communities, many see online connection and virtual intimacy as the solution to loneliness.

Singles are Older and Wiser
When respondents were asked about how their sentiments around relationships have changed as they age, 69 per cent of respondents said being in the same city is less important than mental connection. A further 91 per cent said mental connection is more important than physical connection – showing that as we age, the most important building block of relationships is an emotional and intellectual bond.

Additionally, with their wealth of life experience, 84 per cent said they are now more confident in what they want as they age. For older women in particular, they are far more confident in themselves than their younger counterparts. Almost 4-in-5 (79%) of women on DateMyAge are willing to make the first move, almost double the women on Dating.com, a similar platform with a younger audience, which said the same (41%).

“As we get older, people become more attuned with what they want for themselves and their relationships,” said Sandra Mason, ‘Golden Bachelor’ alum and relationship expert at DateMyAge. “More often than not, that means prioritizing connections with people who are at the same life stage, have the same interests and hold similar values. These focuses are ideal for meeting people online, as it takes away physical barriers and allows people to find like-minded companions anywhere in the world.”

Shrinking Social Circles
Beyond romantic relationships, 79 per cent said they wish they had more friends to talk to. A concerning 87 per cent of respondents worry more about being alone as they age, and over 3-in-4 (76%) said they find it harder to make connections with new people. As we age, it becomes far more difficult to meet new, meaningful connections in real life, as it is increasingly challenging to find others in similar stages of life organically. There is no common gathering space like there was in younger years, such as through university, work or social hobbies.

“Unfortunately, our pool of potential connections grows smaller as we get older. This is true for romantic relationships, but also for friendships,” added Mason. “Social connection, both romantic and platonic, are essential for mental and physical well-being. For many older Americans who don’t have a close social circle where they live, finding new connections online is essential to maintain their mental health.”

Technology Opens New Doors for Older Users
In order to build new relationships and find companionship, older Americans are turning to online platforms. Social Discovery Group (SDG) is one of the world’s largest social discovery companies, uniting 60 brands with 500 million users, and DateMyAge has the fastest growing user base out of the entire portfolio of SDG brands.

Not only are older users incredibly active online, 90 per cent of the DateMyAge community use the platform’s video date feature. This shows that older users are just as adept and open to technology as their younger peers.

Overall, virtual intimacy opens up a new door for older Americans to be able to find love, friendship and companionship. It gives them access to potential connections around the world, unhindered by physical limitations.

For more information and to meet your next match, visit www.DateMyAge.com.

About DateMyAge
DateMyAge (DMA) is an online communication platform for singles over 45, focused on fostering deep, meaningful online connections. It addresses the challenge of building connections in midlife, offering a respectful, safe community for those seeking long-term online relationships or global connections, sharing life experiences, and exploring new cultures together. DMA stands out by valuing genuine, verified interactions, ensuring a trustful environment free from ageism, and promoting real, fulfilling online companionships.

About Social Discovery Group
Social Discovery Group is one of the world’s largest social discovery companies, uniting 60+ brands with 500 million users, including Dating.com and DateMyAge. SDG solves the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection with the help of digital reality. Its products include international dating sites, social and entertainment apps with a focus on video streaming, AI technologies, and game mechanics. SDG products redefine the way people interact and connect with each other. For more information, please visit www.socialdiscoverygroup.com.

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2026 Canton Fair Design Award Winners Showcase China’s Innovation Strength

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the 140th Canton Fair opens, the winners of the 2026 Canton Fair Design Award (CF Award) have also been announced. Winning products are now on display in Area D of the Canton Fair Complex, offering visitors a closer look at some of the latest advances in Chinese manufacturing and industrial design.

Among this year’s top honorees, a domestically developed high-performance sport motorcycle and an intelligent navigation capsule robot gastric endoscopy system received the Best of the Best Award, the competition’s highest recognition.

The Canton Fair also enhanced the visitor experience with a themed showcase area within the award exhibition. Built around four application-oriented concepts, namely Outdoor Pleasure, Smart Living, Cozy Home and Kitchen Elegance, the immersive displays demonstrate how innovative designs can be integrated into everyday life, helping visitors better understand the practical value behind these award-winning products.

This year, 4,218 products from 2,112 companies competed for the award. Following multiple rounds of evaluation, 222 products from 174 companies were selected.

The award-winning products reflect several key trends shaping the next stage of Chinese manufacturing. Innovation remains a defining theme, with breakthrough technologies ranging from upper limb motor function assistance and enhancement system to exoskeleton robots, underscoring the growing momentum of high-end manufacturing.

Meanwhile, intelligent technologies continue to gain traction across industries. Smart products account for more than 30% of this year’s winners, with AI-powered glasses, intelligent conference terminals and smart healthcare devices extending AI applications across home, office, medical and outdoor environments.

Sustainability is also becoming increasingly embedded throughout the product lifecycle. Green products represent over 40% of the winning entries, while innovations such as integrated energy-saving panels and sugarcane paper demonstrate how environmentally conscious practices are being incorporated into product design, materials selection and manufacturing processes.

Established in 2013, the Canton Fair Design Award is widely regarded as a benchmark for design innovation in China’s foreign trade sector. The award recognizes products that combine design excellence with commercial value, promoting the transformation and upgrading of Chinese manufacturing and supporting high-quality trade development. Entries are evaluated across five dimensions: innovation, quality, functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.

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InstaMall Launches Same-Day Fashion Delivery Experience, Bringing 80+ Brands to Shoppers’ Doors in Miami

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First-of-its-kind shopping app pairs artificial intelligence with same-day delivery, bringing luxury
and contemporary brands directly to customers’ doorsteps 

Featured luxury and contemporary brands include AllSaints, John Varvatos and Aritzia

MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — InstaMall, a first-of-its-kind shopping app offering same-day delivery and access to real-time inventory across luxury and contemporary fashion, launches today in Miami, Florida. Now available via iOS and Android, InstaMall provides access to more than 80 contemporary and luxury fashion brands across Miami’s five premier retail clusters, including Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Ganni, Coach, Diesel, Reformation, Aritzia, Cult Gaia, Prada and more. InstaMall will add more brands within the app in the coming weeks and seasons. 

Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together through a more dynamic way to discover and shop for fashion. The experience combines access to luxury and contemporary brands with the convenience of same-day delivery, bringing the speed customers have come to expect across categories like food and groceries to fashion while maintaining the brand experience retailers and shoppers expect.

Within the app, customers will have access to InstaMall’s AI-powered stylist and virtual try-on features, making it easier to browse, discover and shop styles online. InstaMall’s AI Stylist serves as an intelligent shopping assistant that responds to customers’ preferences in real time. Customers can use the AI Stylist to receive product recommendations, build outfits, ask questions and discover new styles, while its virtual try-on feature allows them to visualize select items on themselves before making a purchase.

“InstaMall was founded on the belief that the convenience customers have come to expect from same-day delivery should extend to the way they shop for fashion,” said Elliot Aboud, Founder and CEO of InstaMall. “As fashion and technology continue to evolve together, we saw an opportunity to create a more seamless shopping experience that brings customers closer to the brands they love, combining a curated assortment, AI-powered styling and virtual try-on with the ease and convenience of same-day delivery.”

Prior to founding InstaMall, Elliot Aboud helped build the Aroma360 and Hotel Collection brands, overseeing the launch of the first retail store and expanding the retail footprint to more than 30 stores across the United States and two in Dubai. InstaMall is bringing fashion and luxury to the next generation with its seamless shopping experience and wide selection of brands.

Customers can download InstaMall through the Apple App Store or Google Play, or by going to instamall.co.

About InstaMall 

InstaMall is a same-day fashion shopping and discovery app reimagining how consumers shop for luxury and contemporary brands. Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together in an experience that gives consumers a more dynamic way to discover and shop. Where on-demand delivery has long existed for categories like food and groceries, InstaMall brings that same convenience to luxury fashion for the first time, delivering the same day without compromising the brand experience fashion retailers and their customers expect. The company launched publicly in Miami on October 16, 2026, and plans to expand nationally. For more information, please visit instamall.co.

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PTC to Announce Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results on Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) will release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results on Wednesday, November 4th after the stock market closes. As previously announced on October 5th, 2026, PTC entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Schneider Electric. In light of the pending transaction, PTC is suspending quarterly earnings conference calls and is no longer providing quarterly or annual guidance.

The earnings press release and accompanying financial data tables will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at PTC Investor Relations.

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PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) is a global software company that enables manufacturers and product companies to digitally transform how they design, manufacture, and service the physical products the world relies on. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PTC employs over 7,000 people and supports more than 30,000 customers globally. For more information, please visit www.ptc.com.

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