Are you among the crazy fans of the Netflix hugely popular show Stranger Things? If so, you might be aware that Season 5 of this show has just dropped on Netflix, with the first four episodes out now. As the new season has just arrived, Xbox has taken this opportunity to make a big collab announcement.

Previously, we have seen various movies and TV shows making their way into video games. And now, the Stranger Things crossover is announced to arrive on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The content will debut on 9^th December, 2025.

Turn the skies upside down 🚁

Stranger Things x Microsoft Flight Simulator 24 is coming December 9! pic.twitter.com/yXyKTr6z1B

— Xbox (@Xbox) December 4, 2025

In the teaser video, a UH-1H Huey helicopter with a Hawkins Heli-Tours logo can be seen flying upside down. Hawkins is the name of the fictional town from Stranger Things. This suggests that the aircraft may be added to the game in this collaboration.

The content that will be added by this latest collab is still not clear, but the details will be revealed on 9^th December.

Many users online have shown their excitement related to this crossover in the comment section of the above post. If you are a Microsoft Flight Simulator or Stranger Things fan, then you have got to witness this crazy crossover.

Stay tuned with The Tech Outlook for more latest updates.

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Yesterday, Apple and Formula 1 announced a five-year partnership that will bring all F1 races exclusively to Apple TV in the US beginning next year. Earlier F1 races were broadcast on ESPN, but now Apple has secured the streaming rights.

Reportedly, Apple has paid $750 million for this five-year deal. This deal follows the global success of Apple’s F1: The Movie, which starred Brad Pitt and turned out to be the highest-grossing sports movie of all time.

Apple TV will deliver comprehensive coverage of Formula 1, with all practice, qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix available to Apple TV subscribers. Select races and all practice sessions will also be available for free in the Apple TV app throughout the course of the season. In addition to broadcasting Formula 1 on Apple TV, Apple will amplify the sport across Apple News, Apple Maps, Apple Music, and Apple Fitness+. Apple Sports, the free app for iPhone, will feature live updates for every qualifying, Sprint, and race for each Grand Prix across the season, with real-time leaderboards, season driver and constructor standings, Live Activities to follow on the Lock Screen, and a designated widget for the iPhone Home Screen.

It is revealed that F1’s own premier content offering- F1 TV Premium will continue to be available in the US via an Apple TV subscription only and will be free for those who subscribe.

Commenting on this partnership, Formula 1’s President and CEO, Stefano Domnicali, said, “This is an incredibly exciting partnership for Apple and the whole of Formula 1 that will ensure we can continue to maximize our growth potential in the U.S. with the right content and innovative distribution channels. We are no strangers to each other, having spent the past three years working together to create F1 The Movie, which has already proven to be a huge hit around the world. We have a shared vision to bring this amazing sport to our fans in the U.S. and entice new fans through live broadcasts, engaging content, and a year-round approach to keep them hooked. I want to thank Tim Cook, Eddy Cue, and the entire Apple team for their vision and passionate approach to delivering this partnership, and we are looking forward to the next five years together.”

Apple has announced that additional information, including production details, product enhancements, and all the ways fans will be able to enjoy F1 content across Apple products and services, will be announced in the coming months.

The company also mentioned that after its wide theatrical release this summer, F1: The Movie will make its global streaming debut on Apple TV on December 12, 2025.

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YouTube discontinued its YouTube Lite plan back in 2023, but relaunched it in the US earlier this year, in March. The plan was also expected to arrive in the Indian market, and it has now officially launched in India.

The new membership works across devices, including smartphones, laptops, and TVs. While Premium Lite offers ad-free viewing for most videos, ads may still appear on music content, Shorts, and when users search or browse. For those who want ad-free music on YouTube and YouTube Music, along with offline downloads and background play, YouTube recommends opting for the full Premium plan.

The rollout has already begun, with full availability expected across India in the coming weeks.

So far, this premium lite plan is available in these countries:

Argentina

Australia

Brazil

Canada

Chile

Colombia

France

Germany

Great Britain

India

Italy

Japan

Mexico

Philippines

Poland

Romania

Singapore

Spain

Taiwan

Thailand

Turkey

United States

Other YouTube Premium plans are as follows:

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Back in June, KPop Demon Hunters was released on Netflix, and it was loved by many viewers. It is now announced that Netflix’s original animated feature film KPop Demon Hunters will be released in the US & Canada with a special sing-along edition over the August 23-24 weekend.

Ahead of the upcoming release, Samsung Electronics has announced a partnership with Netflix to deliver a limited-time promotion for the hit animation KPop Demon Hunters. Starting from today, Galaxy users can try out a special curated collection of KPop Demon Hunters theme via the Galaxy Store, available at no additional cost for a limited time.

The KPop Demon Hunters theme collection, composed of Lock Screen, Home Screen, AOD, Phone Screen, Message Screen, and Icons, includes eleven special designs inspired by the film’s unique visual identity. The set features one special theme package spotlighting the in-universe K-pop groups HUNTRIX, along with ten character-based wallpapers highlighting fan favorites such as Rumi, Zoey, Jinu, Derpy, and Sussie.

The special theme package is only compatible with Galaxy devices running Android OS 15 or later, while wallpaper themes are compatible with Galaxy smartphones running all versions of Android OS.

Availability

The themes will be available from 10:00 AM on August 13 to 11:59 PM on September 12 via a dedicated promotion page on the Galaxy Store. Existing Netflix users can unlock the themes simply by launching the Netflix app through the promotion page in the Galaxy Store. Users without the Netflix app are directed to the Netflix app download page in the Galaxy Store. After installation and launch of the app, they can download the KPop Demon Hunters Theme and Wallpaper through the promotion page.

KPop Demon Hunters Theme and wallpaper are available in South Korea, the US, UK, France, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Turkiye.

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Netflix has confirmed it used generative artificial intelligence to create visual effects in one of its original series for the first time. Companies creating video AI models frequently propose collaborations with Hollywood studios, but Netflix has now moved from discussions to actual implementation. During the company’s second-quarter earnings call, co-CEO Ted Sarandos announced that the platform featured “the very first GenAI final footage to appear on screen” in the Argentine show. The streaming giant employed AI technology to produce a building collapse scene in the Argentine sci-fi series “El Eternauta” (The Eternaut).

Netflix’s internal production team worked with Eyeline Studios, a production innovation group, to create a complex visual effects sequence of a building collapsing in Buenos Aires for the post-apocalyptic series based on the acclaimed 1957 Argentine comic book. According to Sarandos, using AI allowed the team to complete the sequence 10 times faster than traditional methods.  “The cost of it just wouldn’t have been feasible for a show in that budget,” he noted during the earnings call. Netflix underlined that AI is a tool to enhance creativity rather than replace human workers, with Sarandos stating, “This is real people doing real work using better tools.” Beyond visual effects, Netflix is incorporating generative AI into a variety of platforms. Earlier this year, Netflix introduced an AI-powered search feature for select iOS users in Australia and New Zealand.

“El Eternauta” is currently available globally on Netflix, featuring six episodes of the sci-fi series. The show’s success reportedly contributed $34 million to the Argentine economy back in May 2025. Netflix revealed impressive second-quarter earnings of 2025, with sales of $11.08 billion, a 16% increase over last year, and a profit of $3.13 billion. The business stated that customers viewed over 95 billion hours of material in the first half of 2025, with non-English titles accounting for one-third of total viewership.

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Netflix- the streaming platform that has been home to numerous movies, shows and live events seems to now expand its diversity. On Monday, Netflix and NASA announced their partnership that will bring live space programming to the streaming service.

We're bringing NASA+ to @Netflix!

Starting this summer, Netflix audiences will be able to stream rocket launches, spacewalks, and other major live events on the platform. Read more about how we're working to bring NASA's work to a global audience: https://t.co/DtpxS9yhmc pic.twitter.com/DHI6ybxOum

— NASA (@NASA) June 30, 2025

Starting this summer, NASA+ live programming will be available on Netflix. Subscribers will have the option to stream rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage, and breathtaking live views of Earth from the International Space Station.

“The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 calls on us to share our story of space exploration with the broadest possible audience,” said Rebecca Sirmons, general manager of NASA+ at the agency’s headquarters in Washington. “Together, we’re committed to a Golden Age of Innovation and Exploration – inspiring new generations – right from the comfort of their couch or in the palm of their hand from their phone.”

This partnership will make NASA’s work in science and exploration more accessible, allowing the agency to increase engagement with Netflix which reaches a global audience of more than 700 million people. It is revealed that the goal of this partnership is to bring the excitement of the agency’s discoveries, inventions and space exploration to people, wherever they are.

Apart from Netflix, NASA+ remains available for free with no ads, through the NASA app and on the agency’s website. The additional programming details and schedules will be announced ahead of the launch.

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Apple – the Cupertino-based tech maker is all set to begin its WWDC25 event early next week and ahead of it, the brand has released a new WWDC25 Hello playlist on Apple Music, featuring 20 summer songs.

Here’s more about the update.

Apple Releases New WWDC25 Hello Playlist

As mentioned, ahead of Apple’s much awaited developer conference event of the year, the brand has now officially released a new WWDC25 Hello playlist on Apple Music. It consists of a new playlist of summer sounds – featuring a total of 20 songs with a total duration of 1 hour and 4 minutes.

The songs included are:

1. ‘Beautiful Things’ by Benson Boone
2. ‘party 4 u’ by Charli xcx
3. ‘What Was That’ by Lorde
4. ‘Azizam’ by Ed Sheeran
5. ‘Love Me Not’ by Ravyn Lenae
6. ‘Nice To Meet You’ by Myles Smith
7. ‘Lose My Mind’ (feat. Doja Cat) by Don Toliver
8. ‘Blessings’ by Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas
9. ‘What Are You Waiting For’ by d4vd
10. ‘Nice to Know You’ by PinkPantheress
11. ‘No Room For A Saint’ (feat. Nathan Nicholson) by Dom Dolla
12. ‘Ripple’ by Good Neighbours
13. ‘nice’ by 2hollis
14. ‘Keep Me Satisfied’ by Jungle
15. ‘Waited All Night’ by Jamie xx, Romy, and Oliver Sim
16. ‘Tonight’ (feat. Ezra Koenig) by Phoenix
17. ‘One Thing’ by Lola Young
18. ‘jupiter’ by almost monday and Jordana
19. ‘Blest’ by Yuno
20. ‘Ordinary’ by Alex Warren

About Apple’s WWDC25 event, it will be held next week from the 9th 0f June 2025 to the 13th of June 2025. The latest updates concerning its operating systems, new technologies, apps and games, and also updates related to AI developments will be looked into at the five-day long event.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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For developers, ratings and reviews are a very integral part of the development processes, and it provides them with both quantitative and qualitative feedback from users about their user experiences. Back in 2022, Google had segmented its feedback insights based on countries and form factors, and now, the in-app ratings and reviews API have been extended and brought to TVs, enabling developers to prompt user feedback directly on the Google TV.

Here’s more about the update.

Google TV – In-App Ratings and Reviews API

With the ratings and reviews functionalities, Google TV users are able to view rating averages, browse user reviews, and even drop their ratings and reviews on an app’s store listing. For this, users can simply select ratings with the help of the remote control D-pad. Optional reviews can be given making use of Gboard’s on-screen voice input. Users can also type it in from their mobile phones too, by sending the mobile notification to initiate and complete the process via the mobile phone. Also, ratings and reviews for other form factors can be submitted directly from the mobile as well by selecting the device chip.

As mentioned, now developers can prompt users to submit ratings and reviews, and they can request it by identifying the optimal moments and preventing any interruptions while contents are ongoing. Developers can integrate this functionality by invoking requestReviewFlow() and obtain a ReviewInfo object to launch the review flow process. An addOnCompleteListener() should also be included. Just like what was pointed out earlier, developers must also be able to identify the right time to launch the prompt for users to submit their ratings and reviews.

Just to add, developers can identify the successful journeys of users such as completing a series or finishing a movie to add the prompt. Poor experiences such as playback errors and buffering should also be identified. By following the testing guide, developers will also be able to test the integration and on the Play Console, ratings by device type can be monitored.

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Amazon’s OTT platform – Prime Video will from next month onward start displaying ads over its contents. The previous ads-free plan has now been converted into an add-on option, making customers pay more for an ads-free experience.

Here’s more about the news.

Amazon Prime Video – Ads to be Displayed from 17th June 2025

This update was informed to existing Amazon Prime Video subscribers via an email, sharing with them that the brand in order to continue investing more on contents, will start to display limited advertisements from the 17th of June 2025 onward, from next month. While Prime Video assures no increased charge for Prime membership, along with a promise that the ads will be comparatively lower than that displayed on televisions and other streaming platform, the long enjoyed ads-free experience is gone or in other words – will soon be gone.

Aligning with the above mentioned update, the brand has also made one more announcement – new add-on options will be made available from 17th June 2025 as well – which users can avail to continue having the ads-free experience. Yearly and monthly add-on options have been announced, at respective price points of INR 699 and INR 129.

Speaking more, this new update from Amazon Prime Video has invited a lot of dislikes from users, while a few have raised complaints regarding unfair consumer practices as existing Prime members (mostly yearly subscribers) have already once paid for the ads-free benefit and now the brand wants them to pay for it. Also to add, others have raised concerns too as already the content quality and catalogue offered on Prime Video has become bad and this sudden move will probably cause a drop in its user base.

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It has now been reported that all the upcoming Google TV devices hitting the market from April 2025 will be offering remotes featuring a dedicated ‘Free TV’ button. This will enable users to easily launch the Live tab and access free TV channels from Google TV FreePlay library.

Read more about it below.

Google TV Remotes to Feature a ‘Free TV’ Button?

Back in early 2023, Google had started to widely roll out a Live tab on its Google TV devices that enables interested users to access free channels with ads on them without having to install any apps or pay for any subscriptions. As of now, including channels like Court TV, Hell’s Kitchen, BBC Earth, and Hallmark Movies, over 150 live TV channels can be accessed on the Google TV FreePlay library.

Last year in 2024, the market saw the arrival of a few Google TVs with a remote featuring a large ‘Free TV’ button on it, and notably the Onn 4K Pro from Walmart is one among these devices. By tapping on it, users can open the Live tab from where they can go ahead and watch free TV channels. So far only a few Google TVs have been launched with the ‘Free TV’ button, but as per new reports, Google has instructed original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to either have a ‘Free TV’ or ‘Live TV’ on all their upcoming Google TV models’ remotes starting from this month in April 2025. The request was raised by the brand early last year itself as per the report, so the OEMs seem to have received the needed time to make the necessary changes.

Also to add, in markets outside the United States where the brand’s FreePlay service isn’t available, the ‘Free TV’ or ‘Live TV’ button is asked to be mapped with live guides as an alternative solution.

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