• ‘Hotdogs’, ‘Bacon’, ‘Ham’, Cannot Be Used In Menus As Part Of Halal Certification Process in Malaysia, Company URLs Could Be Affected As Well

  A huge hue and cry has been raised when Auntie Anne's, a US pretzel chain franchise operator applied for ‘halal’ certification across all 45 stores in Malaysia, only to see the application rejected because the word ‘dog’ was on one of the menu items, among other factors. A&W Malaysia's URL has also been changed, removing the word 'beer' in the process.

  

• Malaysian State’s Islamic Department Releases Google Play App That Lets You Report on Shariah Crimes

  JAIS, the Islamic Department of Selangor in Malaysia, has just released a free Android app which allows you to snitch on Shariah crimes. This is a gross violation of one's privacy if left unchecked.

  

• Roger Goodell: NFL wants to protect players with $100 million pledge

  It looks like the NFL is going to look further into protecting the safety of players on the field with a $100 million pledge. This is a show of force that depicts how talk is cheap, backing it up with action.

  

• Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Does Not Come With DX12 Support At Launch

  Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will not support DX12 when it launches this August 23rd.

  

• Smart Contact Lenses ‘Talk’ To Your Phone

  A pair of contact lenses do not just let you see clearer without the hassle of spectacles or glasses, but what if they are now smarter with connectivity to your smartphone? Could the science fiction world now be a step closer to reality?