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☀️ On this day: On February 19, 2007, Google acquired AdSense competitor DoubleClick for $3.1 billion, solidifying its dominance in online advertising. This move supercharged Google's ad tech empire, giving it advanced targeting capabilities and laying the foundation for modern programmatic advertising.

What’s happening:

• 💀 Humane’s AI Pin Shut Down as HP Buys It Out

• 🤖 Fiverr unveils AI tools for freelancers

• 🌕 Nokia to launch 4G on the moon

• 📋 Google Meet adds automated follow-ups

• 📈 AppLovin’s AI ad tech skyrockets stock

Hand-picked news:

💀 Humane’s AI Pin Shut Down as HP Buys It Out ↗️

• What: HP has acquired Humane’s assets for $116M, leading to the immediate shutdown of the AI Pin. The device will stop working entirely by Feb 28, 2025, and customer support is shutting down.

• Why: Humane’s failure shows that hardware-first AI struggles without a clear value prop. HP is repurposing Humane’s tech into HP IQ, a new AI division focused on integrating AI into PCs and printers.

• Impact: If HP successfully integrates AI-driven interfaces into its hardware, we could see AI-powered creative workflows, automated content generation, and even new ad/branding tools built directly into devices.

🤖 Fiverr unveils AI tools for freelancers ↗️

• What: Fiverr introduces Fiverr Go, allowing freelancers to train AI models on their work for $25/month. A $29/month AI Assistant helps manage client interactions. Top freelancers also get access to an equity program.

• Why: Fiverr is betting on AI-augmented freelancing rather than full automation, helping creatives scale their work without being replaced.

• Impact: Expect more AI-assisted content creation, SEO, and ad copywriting services on Fiverr. Brands might start tapping freelancers who specialize in training AI models, making AI-literate marketers more valuable than ever.

🌕 Nokia to launch 4G on the moon ↗️

• What: Nokia is deploying the first lunar 4G network as part of a NASA-backed mission. The network will enable real-time communication for landers, rovers, and future lunar bases.

• Why: The Artemis program aims to establish a permanent moon economy, requiring fast, reliable connectivity beyond Earth.

• Impact: While this seems spacey (literally), it highlights the future of global connectivity—think IoT-driven outdoor advertising, AI-powered analytics for space-based businesses, or even new ad targeting methods for interplanetary commerce (yeah, it's coming).

📋 Google Meet adds automated follow-ups ↗️

• What: Google Meet now auto-generates action items, task assignments, and due dates via Gemini AI, delivering summaries directly in Google Docs.

• Why: AI-powered productivity tools are reducing the need for manual note-taking, making meetings more outcome-driven.

• Impact: Marketing teams can leverage this for faster project execution, automated campaign follow-ups, and smarter client reporting. Possibly, AI can summarize insights, soon optimize ad spend or automate creative revisions.

📈 AppLovin’s AI ad tech skyrockets stock ↗️

• What: AppLovin, a mobile advertising platform, reported a 44% revenue increase in Q4 2024, reaching $1.37 billion, with advertising revenue up 73%. The company's stock has surged over 1,200% in the past year, trading above $500 per share as of February 2025. Major hedge funds like Viking Global and D1 Capital have recently invested in AppLovin.

• Why: AppLovin's success is attributed to its AI-driven advertising model, which effectively targets mobile-game users and is expanding into e-commerce advertising. The company is also divesting its game-development business to focus on its core advertising operations.

• Impact: AppLovin's advancements demonstrate the potential of AI in enhancing ad targeting and personalization. Its expansion into e-commerce suggests new opportunities for marketers to reach audiences through mobile platforms. The company's streamlined focus on advertising technology could set new standards for efficiency and effectiveness in the martech industry.

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