See the Stranger Things AR stickers on the Pixel 2 in action

One of the more engaging demos of the new Google Pixel 2 devices were the AR (Augmented Reality) Stickers that they can project onto a scene. Here we see Eleven and the Demogorgon from Netflix' Stranger Things show populating a set piece. Not only are the stickers animated, they are interacting with the real and virtual objects and people around them. This is a simple yet truly engaging implementation of AR. Google is working on more partnerships for this exclusive Pixel initiative. 

Netflix issues the nicest cease-and-desist letter for an unauthorized ‘Stranger Things’ pop-up bar

A Chicago-based pop-up bar aptly called The Upside Down has been serving Stranger Things-inspired cocktails. While a great idea, it wasn’t exactly sanctioned by Netflix. That’s why the streaming service has issued a cease-and-desist letter for the bar located at Logan Square. But Netflix were chill about it and asked the owners to close up shop in the nicest way possible. They request the owners just don’t extend beyond the scheduled end date of the pop-up, so if you’re in Chicago, you can still try out drinks like Eleven’s Eggos and Demogorgon until end of the month.

Here are parts of what the unconventional C&D letter reads: “Look, I don’t want you to think I’m a total wastoid, and I love how much you guys love the show. (Just wait until you see Season 2!) But unless I’m living in the Upside Down, I don’t think we did a deal with you for this pop-up ... You’re obviously creative types, so I’m sure you can appreciate that it’s important to us to have a say in how our fans encounter the worlds we build… We’re not going to go full Dr. Brenner on you, but we ask that you please (1) not extend the pop-up beyond its 6 week run ending in September, and (2) reach out to us for permission if you plan to do something like this again."

Source: Mashable

Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things 2’ gets earlier release date, comes to the service on October 27th

If you’re like us who has been waiting for the second season of Stranger Things to finally hit the service, you’ll be excited to find out that the show is coming back earlier than anticipated—at least by a few days. Netflix just announced that the ashow is coming back on October 27^th instead of the Halloween debut. We get to see a new poster for the new season, too. As The Verge’s Kwame Opam points out, the poster, which features the four boys and a scary looking monster from the first trailer, pays homage to classic Stephen King.

In the past the sci-fi horror has paid tribute to the likes of E.T., Firestarter, and Poltergiest. This time, it looks like they’re turning their attention to King. At least the artwork on the poster looks like artwork from King’s The Stand, Stand By Me, and The Mist. And that makes us extra excited for it.

Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ gets Hall H panel at Comic-Con

Netflix hit Stranger Things is doing something no other original show from the streaming service has done: get a Hall H panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. The 6,000-seater Hall H is known to host the biggest shows and movies we geek over. But we aren’t surprised with this development as the buzz surrounding the show has been hot since it first came out and now a second season is debuting on Halloween. They’ll be having their panel at 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Other Netflix titles making a Hall H appearance will be the original films Bright by Suicide Squad director David Ayer and its Japanese manga adaptation of Death Note.

Source: Mashable