Facebook advertising model stays resolute | Twitter bans political adverts

WhatsApp accuses Israeli company of spying | Mario Kart Tour tops Nintendo opening month figures

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Facebook advertising model stays resolute Facebook brushed off ongoing controversies to deliver a stellar Q3 performance, with a sharp rise in revenue fuelled by its lucrative advertising business and a significant uptick in user numbers. READ MORE Twitter will ban political adverts next month Twitter announced it will ban all political adverts starting next month, as social media platforms face scrutiny for showing adverts that convey false information which could steer elections. READ MORE WhatsApp accuses Israeli company of spying Messaging app WhatsApp filed a lawsuit against Israel-based technology company NSO Group, accusing it of using malware to conduct surveillance on a select group of users. READ MORE Mario Kart Tour tops Nintendo opening month figures Mobile game Mario Kart Tour raced to 123.9 million downloads in its first month, with developer Nintendo putting a delayed launch firmly in the rear view mirror, Sensor Tower data showed. READ MORE Instagram steps up action on sensitive content Instagram expanded a ban on content related to self-harm and suicide to include fictional drawings and memes containing graphic imagery, as part of an ongoing effort to protect vulnerable users. READ MORE TikTok slates China state influence claims Social media app TikTok hit back at accusations it is obliged to surrender data to the Chinese government, stating it had never been asked to remove content and would refuse any such request. READ MORE

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