Did you know that 24% of people aged 15 and older report feeling lonely? Many people are seeking a virtual companion, looking to connect with someone, whether that’s through video calls, a phone call ...

"Loneliness is the biggest disease in the world right now," founder Francesco Vitali said. "So we built a platform where ...

I was sitting on my couch one Wednesday evening, scrolling through my phone while watching brain-rotting TV, when I got an advert for an app. At first, I thought it was a scam. “Have dinner with ...

Lisa Bonos shared lunch, dinner and karaoke with five strangers while reporting this story. SAN FRANCISCO — A sticker on a wall in Lisbon caught Katya Gratcheva’s attention last fall: “No dating or ...

When you were young, a parent or guardian might have told you, "don't talk to strangers!" I know mine did and I generally followed that direction. As a kid, it probably kept me out of some trouble too ...