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The year may be half over but the bulk of major video game releases in 2018 are still on the way post-summer. There’s a refreshing mix of highly anticipated new titles coming this fall, like the Arkham inspired Spider-Man that will stand apart from any previous Spidey iterations. And, of course, unique new installments to beloved franchises like Fallout and Life Is Strange. Many of the games on this list have been promised, at least according to their developers, to bring something new and fresh....

The much-anticipated sixth entry in the mainline Halo series titled Halo Infinite on Xbox has finally landed, and you may be wondering if you can play it on your iPhone or iPad. Good news! You can, and it’s extremely easy to get set up. To play Halo Infinite on your iOS device, you’ll need an Xbox game pass subscription that costs $14.99/month and requires a decent internet connection. Once you’ve got a Microsoft account that’s subscribed to Xbox game pass, head over to this website....

The Malfoy family of the Harry Potter series is a complicated bunch. On the surface, they seem dedicated to wealth, blood purity and the racism that Voldemort wants to enforce in the wizarding world, but they are also highly driven by fear and vulnerability. Near the end of the series in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, we witness the family crumbling apart, and the motherly actions of Narcissa Malfoy save Harry Potter’s life....

Bank of America has released another finding from its recent consumer survey, this time revealing the top nine reasons people have chosen to upgrade to the iPhone 7. Interestingly, the new camera capabilities isn’t number one, ranking instead at #3 … Business Insider reports that the top reason, cited by 65% of respondents, was the longer battery-life. This was followed by improved waterproofing at 59%, then camera quality at 54%....

This week Hyper is launching its next generation HyperDrive GEN2 USB-C Hub lineup with 6, 12 and 18 port models in a new rugged form factor. Head below for our hands-on look and get up to 40% off pre-orders for a limited time. Hands-on HyperDrive GEN2: Next Generation USB-C Hub Fans of Hyper’s previous hubs will likely notice that the new GEN2 lineup sports an all-new rugged and industrial metallic exterior....

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/319916914″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” width=”100%” height=”150″] New episodes of Happy Hour are available every week. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app. Note: Subscribing to the podcast feed will guarantee the latest episode is downloaded as soon as possible. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Here’s what we discussed in this episode: Apple delays release of Carpool Karaoke spin-off until ‘later this year’ iOS 11 may include new video features in Apple Music, up to 10 original series planned this year Report: Apple in talks to extend Apple Pay with person-to-person payments, offer its own prepaid debit cards iPhone 8 dummy model surfaces with edge-to-edge display, no rear Touch ID, elongated power button [update] KGI: iPhone 8 mass production delayed to October/November as major component upgrades cause supply bottlenecks Purported iPhone 8 schematic shows vertical dual-lens camera, no rear Touch ID More detailed alleged iPhone 8 schematic surfaces, suggests wireless charging will be based on Qi tech Feedback?...

Harley Quinn co-creator Paul Dini says he loves the Birds of Prey movie title. Margot Robbie took to Instagram this week to unveil the title - Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) - but most people thought it was a joke, until Warner Bros. confirmed it’s the real deal. Birds of Prey is a spinoff of David Ayer’s Suicide Squad DC comic book movie and features Robbie back in the role of Harley Quinn....

Many Potterheads have a bit of an obsession with the inner-workings of the Death Eaters, the villainous organization from the Harry Potter series. We want to know all there is to know about these evil-doers, but this may have to do with the fact that many fans seem to gravitate toward the baddies in general. Maybe it’s because they somehow connect with the worst aspects of our nature that have come to life in characters like Bellatrix Lestrange, Wormtail, Barty Crouch Jr....

As I continue to go hands-on with more products in the Philips Hue family, I have to say that the Philips Hue Tap is one that caught me by surprise. This is a device that allows you to control your Philips Hue lights using physical buttons, sort of like a traditional light switch, which to me sounded archaic and like the opposite of progress. Yet, after trying the Hue Tap, I found it to be a convenient compliment to controlling lights from my iPhone or via Siri....

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/301247704″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] New episodes of Happy Hour are available every week. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app. Note: Subscribing to the podcast feed will guarantee the latest episode is downloaded as soon as possible. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Here’s what we discussed in this episode: Tim Cook calls AirPods ‘a run away success’, says Apple making units ‘as fast as we can’ Developers earned $20 billion from App Store in 2016, Jan 1st 2017 set single day sales record with $240 million revenue Review: Nanoleaf’s Aurora smart lighting panels match modular customization with HomeKit control [Video] Apple promoting fitness in January with month-long ‘New Year’ Apple Watch Activity Challenge Apple Watch, New Year’s resolutions, and losing 50 pounds Report: New Apple Watch coming in third quarter of 2017, main focus on better battery life Leaker claims iOS 10....

While April Fools’ is the perfect day to pull pranks, it also gives you the chance to effortlessly boost business engagement on social media! To help you create that perfectly witty post for your brand’s Instagram account, we’ve curated a list of the best brand April Fools’ pranks. These posts have made us stop and stare at the screen (and chuckle at our desk too). Ready to get inspired and create thumb-stopping content?...

Muggles, as we all know are non-magical, ordinary, sometimes boring human beings. But what about their clothes? Well, it’s a mixed bag, really. Petunia Dursley’s clothes are so bad that they are good. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’s Mary Lou Barebone captures the perfect 1920’s vibe. Most of the male Muggles are hopeless, but there are one or two exceptions. We’ve got everything from street cred, to retro, to, well, boring....

Students in attendance at Hogwarts are generally reprimanded and guided by the professors and headmaster. However, the school also tasks certain students who show exemplary maturity and responsibility with assisting in those duties. These students are known as Prefects. Two students per house are chosen from the fifth-years annually. They remain Prefects until they graduate. Some Prefects may also be promoted to Head Boy or Head Girl if they prove themselves....

Henry Cavill has revealed that he hasn’t seen anything of the Justice League Snyder Cut and has doubts regarding how much of it exists. Cavill debuted as Clark Kent (aka Superman) in 2013’s Man of Steel. He later went on to reprise the role in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which saw him pitted against Ben Affleck’s Caped Crusader before sacrificing his life to bring down a Lex Luthor-created Doomsday....

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/302419357″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] New episodes of Happy Hour are available every week. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app. Note: Subscribing to the podcast feed will guarantee the latest episode is downloaded as soon as possible. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Here’s what we discussed in this episode: Sponsor: Blue Apron — visit BlueApron....

J. K. Rowling’s Wizarding World may be the modern incarnation of the mega franchise, but for many fans, the stories and characters will always be known as the Harry Potter wizarding world. The stories and characters from those first seven books are still capturing the imaginations of readers of all ages. The characters became so popular that many of them have become modern archetypes. Fans compare new heroes and villains in new fantasy books and movies to their counterparts in the Harry Potter books....

The Battle of Hogwarts was the most brutal event in the Harry Potter movie franchise, and it’s important to remember everyone who died during the fight. The infamous battle was the climax of a story told over the course of seven books (which was adapted through eight movies). Before Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort were able to have their final showdown, many lives had to be lost. The Dark Lord’s second reign of terror led to the Second Wizarding War....

The Marauders from Harry Potter are generally seen as some of the most interesting characters. Fans have always wanted to get more information and stories about this group of friends while they were at Hogwarts, but this is especially true for stories about James, Lupin, and Sirius. While all of these friends, minus Peter Pettigrew, are generally seen as being good characters who try to do the right thing, there’s no denying that they did some kind of messed up and shameless things both together and as individuals....

Ron Weasley is one of the greatest characters within the Harry Potter world, as one of the lead roles in all of the films he is someone who has great importance throughout. He provides a lot of comic relief throughout the films, but that certainly isn’t all that he’s good for. Ron is loving, kind, and incredibly loyal from the start, but there are many of his traits that he improves throughout the journey....

Brooklyn native and former Marine Harvey Keitel made his feature film debut in Martin Scorsese’s first movie, 1967’s Who’s That Knocking At My Door. Since then, Keitel has acted in dozens and dozens of movies, known for his roles in Scorsese’s other films, in Quentin Tarantino’s gangster epics, and in Wes Anderson’s ensemble comedies. Despite his reputation and notable, expansive filmography, Keitel is one of the few actors of his generation to never win an Oscar, despite receiving a nomination for his role in 1991’s Bugsy....