# Skype Speed-Dating Skyecandy Aims to Revolutionize the Online Dating World By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyecandy References: [urlesque](http://www.urlesque.com/2009/07/15/skyecandy-introduces-skype-dating/) & [skyecandy](http://www.skyecandy.com/) You've heard about [speed dating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offline-dating-experiences), but Skyecandy is a new service that aims to bring this whirlwind networking phenomenon to the online world using just a webcam. In terms of technology, a Skyecandy chat works with [Skype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dial-anyone) just like any other [webcam chat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strangely) you'd have--except these speed dates are limited to 5 minutes. After the date is finished, you click Yes or No. If you both choose Yes, you're considered a match and can contact each other. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Speed Dating:** Skyecandy is revolutionizing online dating by bringing the whirlwind networking phenomenon of speed dating to the online world. - **Webcam Chat:** Skyecandy is leveraging the power of webcam chat technology to facilitate quick and efficient speed dates. - **Instant Matches:** Skyecandy's Yes or No matching feature allows for instant matches, streamlining the online dating process. ### Where This Applies - **Online Dating:** Skyecandy is disrupting the online dating industry by introducing a novel approach to matching and connecting individuals. - **Video Communication:** Skyecandy's use of webcam chat technology presents opportunities for innovation in the video communication industry. - **Social Networking:** Skyecandy's unique approach to online connections opens up possibilities for disruption and innovation within the social networking industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Speed Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filteroff.md) - [Video-Enabled Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candid-dating-app.md) - [AI Matchmakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-matchmaker.md) - [Personalized Digital Dating Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-spaces-for-singles.md) - [Authentic Video Dating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibing.md) - [Blind Date App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blind-date1.md) - [Metaverse Dating Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datingcom.md) - [Global Dating Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trycatch-global-dating.md) - [AI Dating Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-chat.md)