iWatch and Age of Ultron: Hotlines April 27, 2015

iWatch

Apple.com

The Apple iWatch is projected to sell about 22.5 million units this year, according to a Forbes survey. The device lets users call, text and even includes a feature to streamline workouts. But it requires an iPhone 5 or newer in order to operate.

The watches come in three models, two sizes and six different finishes, ranging in price from $349 to $17,000. Most are sold out because of about one million pre-orders.

Ghost Pepper Fries

Wendys.com

By Matthew Salzer

Wendy’s Ghost Pepper Fries attempts to scare and dare customers, but fails to deliver.

The french fries, a seasonal specialty topped with jalapenos and smeared with the vaunted ghost pepper sauce, are made with the world’s second hottest chili pepper.

Sadly, the sauce was weak, though it does have a unique kick that sets it apart from ketchup.

Age of Ultron

Marvel.com

By Matthew Salzer

Avengers: Age of Ultron pits the heroes against their greatest foe to date.

Following the fall of Shield in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Tony Stark activates the genocidal artificial intelligence Ultron, who unleashes death on humanity. The movie reunites Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye along with new additions Vision, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver. Age of Ultron debuts May 1.

Halal in the Family

HalalInTheFamily.tv

By Nashe Harley

The four-episode web series Halal in the Family, by comedian Aasif Mandvi, challenges stereotypes associated with Muslim-American families.

Funded through a sucessful Indiegogo campaign, Mandvi tackles issues dealing with government surveillance, hate speech and media bias. The series was originally released on Funny or Die this month and is also streaming on the show’s site, halalinthefamily.tv.