Wes Davis / The Verge:
Google is rolling out new real-time AI video features, including the ability to “see” screens and camera feeds, for Gemini Advanced subscribers — Gemini can ‘see’ screens and camera feeds in real-time for some Google One AI Premium subscribers now.
Margi Murphy / Bloomberg:
Research shows a surge in the popularity of deepfake porn services, with the 10 most popular “nudifying” websites receiving 18M views in January 2025 alone — An introduction to the Levittown podcast. Plus: Another billionaire’s space dreams.
New York Times:
How one of the world’s major money laundering networks, linked to Cambodia’s Huione Group, services online scammers using cryptocurrency, Telegram, and more — Documents and insiders reveal how one of the world’s major money laundering networks operates. — Documents and insiders reveal …
John Thornhill / Financial Times:
An interview with Helsing co-CEO Torsten Reil on delivering the defense tech company’s AI-enabled strike drones to Ukraine, the herd mentality of VCs, and more — The German entrepreneur on safeguarding Europe, AI warfare — and why democracies need deterrents
Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch:
Browser Use, whose open-source tool converts website elements into a “text-like” format that AI agents can better understand, raised a $17M seed led by Felicis — We may not have an agreed-upon definition of AI “agent” yet, but a multitude of startups want to create “agentic” tools to automate various tasks online.
Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple plans to build its own AI models for Visual Intelligence and add cameras to the Watch; the redesigned plastic Apple Watch SE faces serious issues — Apple is exploring the idea of adding cameras and visual intelligence features to its smartwatch, thrusting the company into the AI wearables market.
Murray Stassen / Music Business Worldwide:
IFPI: global music streaming revenues hit a record $20.4B in 2024, driven by paid subscription revenues of $15.15B, up 9.5% YoY; paid subscribers reached 752M — MBW’s Stat Of The Week is a series in which we highlight a data point that deserves the attention of the global music industry.
Financial Times:
Elon Musk’s ties to President Trump can complicate Starlink’s global rollout; Morgan Stanley estimates Starlink could make $16.3B in revenue in 2025, up 74% YoY — Satellite internet service is expanding fast but some politicians worry whether the SpaceX owner is a reliable partner
Ananya Bhattacharya / Rest of World:
Former staff, investors, and industry experts reflect on the demise of Dunzo, the Indian online delivery pioneer undone by mismanagement, competition, and more — Dunzo was a trailblazer in India’s online delivery sector, but things went awry when it shifted from its core strength.
Ananya Bhattacharya / Rest of World:
Former staff, investors, and industry experts reflect on the demise of Dunzo, the Indian online delivery pioneer undone by mismanagement, competition, and more — Dunzo was a trailblazer in India’s online delivery sector, but things went awry when it shifted from its core strength.
