Triller CEO now says the company never inflated user numbers and that Triller should even be valued at over $10B based on claims made in a Billboard report (Sean Burch/The Wrap)

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Triller CEO now says the company never inflated user numbers and that Triller should even be valued at over $10B based on claims made in a Billboard report  —  CEO Mike Lu said the company has “never” padded its user count, one day after Billboard said the app had half the 50 million users it claimed

Banning Australian news makes sense for Facebook and may prompt people to visit news sites directly; Google's payoffs, though, will invite global shakedowns (Casey Newton/Platformer)

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Banning Australian news makes sense for Facebook and may prompt people to visit news sites directly; Google's payoffs, though, will invite global shakedowns  —  But Google gives in.  What's next?  —  Yesterday, I wrote that Australia's News Media Bargaining Code threatened to splinter the internet.

Twilio reports Q4 revenue of $548.1M, up 65% YoY, vs. $454.7M est.; says it now has 221,000 active customer accounts, up from 179,000 at the end of 2019 (Natalie Gagliordi/ZDNet)

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Twilio reports Q4 revenue of $548.1M, up 65% YoY, vs. $454.7M est.; says it now has 221,000 active customer accounts, up from 179,000 at the end of 2019  —  Twilio says it now has 221,000 active customer accounts, up from 179,000 at the end of 2019.  —  Twilio delivered better …

How to download and set up India’s WhatsApp alternative app: Sandes

The app has not been listed on Google Play Store, however, those interested can download the APK file for the app from the official website of the app. There’s a web version of the app as well. Here's how to download and setup the app. https://ift.tt/3jVFWNW

FCC launches the Broadband Data Task Force to collect data and develop more precise maps of US broadband availability, which currently rely on ISP-provided data (Karl Bode/VICE)

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FCC launches the Broadband Data Task Force to collect data and develop more precise maps of US broadband availability, which currently rely on ISP-provided data  —  You can't fix a problem you don't understand.  And for decades the US has refused to accurately measure the full scope of US broadband market failure.

Australian authorities in public health, weather, and other areas say Facebook has removed posts from their feeds following Facebook's news ban (ABC)

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Australian authorities in public health, weather, and other areas say Facebook has removed posts from their feeds following Facebook's news ban  —  Facebook has restricted access to news in Australia, and so far the tech giant seems to have taken a pretty broad definition of news.

Bitcoin vaults above $50,000 for first time ever

Bitcoin rose above $50,000 to a new record high, building on a rally fuelled by signs that the world's biggest cryptocurrency is gaining acceptance amongst mainstream investors. https://ift.tt/2ZkTIA8

Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $850 million in fresh funding: Report

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Australia says content laws already working after Nine-Google deal reports

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TikTok's US ad business roars back as Donald Trump's threats recede

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Apple makes repairing rear panel of iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini easier

Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has reportedly found a way to fix your iPhone 12 and iPhone mini models without the need for replacing the entire units in case of certain hardware issues. As per a report by MacRumors, the company has informed the Apple Authorised Service Providers that starting February 23, devices experiencing issues with the logic board, Face ID system, or even sporting a cracked rear glass will now get fixed and be returned to customers. https://ift.tt/3dqXVL3

Nokia 5.4 Set to Go on Sale in India Today at Noon

Nokia 5.4 is set to go on sale in India today. The Nokia phone was launched alongside Nokia 3.4 last week. In addition to Nokia 5.4, Nokia Power Earbuds Lite that debuted in India last week are now... https://ift.tt/2ZBrqSh

Amazon Quietly Acquires Australia-Based Shopify Rival Selz

Amazon has quietly purchased the Australia-based e-commerce platform Selz that enables businesses to build their own online stores. https://ift.tt/3s1Ptpm

5G Phones May Interfere With Aircraft During Flight, French Regulator Says

The latest generation of smartphones, 5G, can interfere with aircraft altitude instruments, the French Civil Aviation Authority warned as it recommended they should be turned off during flight. https://ift.tt/2NgYtIt

Bitcoin Crosses $50,000 as It Wins More Mainstream Acceptance

Bitcoin rose above $50,000 (roughly Rs. 36 lakh) on Tuesday for the first time, adding steam to a rally fuelled by signs that the world's biggest cryptocurrency is gaining acceptance among mainstream... https://ift.tt/37lg4pM