Tinder has launched a new feature that could bring back memories of dating in the pre-smartphone era. It's a new Fast Chat experience called Blind Date that pairs members before allowing them to view each other's profiles. Tinder says its purpose is to give users a "low-pressure way to put their personality first," since they'll have to rely on conversation to make a first impression. The mode, which was perhaps partly inspired by the popularity of Netflix dating show Love is Blind, pairs people up based on their answers to random icebreaker questions, such as "I put ketchup on ____." Participants then enter a timed chat with their only knowledge of each other being their answers to those questions.

The app has added features to find matches in other ways, profiles that allow users to record snippets on their interests to Tinder Passport, a paid product that gives users the chance to find matches across the world. The company has also expanded into interactive dating features, such as Vibes, a 48-hour event in the app that asks users to respond to a series of questions to match with others who participate. The new Explore section includes more than 15 types of interests, such as "foodies," "gamers," and "animal parents." Different interests will surface to users depending on their locations, the time of day and their own passions. It is available to Tinder users in the U.S., U.K, Australia and New Zealand to start.

Google Flights will now warn travellers about expected price increases to help you book flights before they become too expensive. The new feature was revealed today alongside a slew of other additions to the service, including tips for finding the best rates for a particular route, and improvements to Google Hotels. According to the firm, the move aims to make travel planning less stressful for the upcoming holiday season, and will allow users to find and track flights on the go. Google Flights will now warn travellers about expected price increases to help you book flights before they become too expensive. Google Flights will notify users of expected and actual price changes for their desired flight or route.