TikTok says it’s committed to diversity, its censorship history says otherwise

TikTok has admitted to censoring LGBTQ hashtags in some countries as part of its efforts to “localize” content moderation. Following a report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, which highlighted a list of hashtags “shadow-banned” in Bosnia, Jordan, and Russia, TikTok has insisted it was merely complying with local laws — and not actively targeting…

Ubicquia to ‘accelerate’ small cell and smart grid offer with $30m Series C funding

US-based IoT provider Ubicquia has closed a $30 million Series C funding round with new investment from Florida-based Fuel Venture Capital, as well as existing investors. The investment is focused on “accelerating” Ubicquia’s small cell and smart grid product offerings, and expanding its manufacturing capacity. The Fort Lauderdale firm makes modular smart lighting control platforms,…