In this week's Worldwide Wrap, we see how Anonymous hits back against Daesh after the Orlando shooting.
Anonymous gives Daesh accounts a rainbow makeover
Hacktivist group Anonymous is leading a wave of cyber attacks on social networking accounts held by homophobic terrorist group Daesh, adorning the profiles with rainbow flags and slogans such as "I'm gay and I'm proud".
The hacks come after the perpetrator of a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida pledged allegiance to Daesh.
Via: The Guardian
Google thanks grandmother for searching so politely
Google has thanked an 86-year-old British grandmother for searching so politely, after she typed "please translate these roman numerals mcmxcviii thank you" into the search engine.
The woman's grandson says she seemed to think she was submitting the search to a human instead of a computer.
Via: The Guardian
Android N could be called Namey McNameface
Google's mobile operating system Android on Wednesday released a clue that suggested Android's next operating system may be called Namey McNameface.
The operating systems have so far been named after sweet foods beginning with each letter of the alphabet, but Google ran into trouble when asking users for "N" suggestions.
Via: Mashable
'Virtual reality sickness' thwarted with viewing trick
Researchers at Columbia University have found that virtual reality-induced nausea can be reduced with a simple field of view alternation.
Virtual reality users can experience nausea when their brains receive visual cues that clash with auditory cues, which aid balance.
Via: BBC News
UK TV gets 24-hour eSports channel
The UK will soon see its first 24-hour TV channel devoted to eSports, or competitive video gaming events.
Ginx eSports TV will produce original content as well as airing footage from tournaments.
Via: BBC News
Smart chew toy keeps lonely dogs entertained
App-controlled dog toy GoBone aims to help keep lonely dogs entertained while their humans are away.
The toy can be programmed to whiz around the floor on its own, giving the dog something to play with.
Via: International Business Times UK
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