IN BLANK STARE NEWS: Tinder takes it offline …

 Tinder is basically trying to reinvent itself for Gen Z — and it’s a pretty big shift from just swiping on your phone. Instead of focusing only on matches in the app, Tinder is rolling out live, in-person events — like pickleball games, parties, and group hangouts — where people can actually meet face-to-face. The idea is to move dating offline and make it feel more natural and social again. They’re also leaning into group dating features, so you can show up with friends and meet people in a lower-pressure way, instead of awkward one-on-one setups.