LOS ANGELES – Netflix briefly experienced a server crash on Wednesday as millions of viewers tuned in for the premiere of the highly anticipated final season of sci-fi horror series Stranger Things . Social media quickly erupted with frustration as fans vented their impatience. One viewer wrote on X, “NETFLIX FIX YOURSELF RIGHT NOW BRO, I’VE BEEN WAITING THREE YEARS,” while another added, “OH MY GOD NETFLIX PLS FIX YOURSELF I WANNA WATCH.” Earlier, co-creator Ross Duffer of the Duffer Brothers had shared on Instagram Stories that Netflix had increased bandwidth by 30 percent in anticipation of the premiere. Despite these precautions, the sudden influx of viewers briefly overwhelmed the system. The final season of Stranger Things follows the beloved ensemble cast as they face one last showdown with the Upside Down, concluding the epic sci-fi saga that has captivated audiences worldwide since its 2016 debut.
The Australian government on Tuesday announced that visa applicants can apply through the Australian Immi App, which allows them to directly submit facial biometric and passport information through their phone. in a post on X, Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Tim Kane wrote that applying for a visa from Pakistan “just got easier”, attaching a link to the Australian Department of Home Affairs website ka Th e website states that the Immi App, available on both Android and iOS, is available for eligible applicants to provide their passport details and a facial image. “To provide your identity information using the Australian Immi App, you need to have a Requirement to provide personal identifiers (biometrics) letter with a Visa Lodgement Number (VLN) commencing with AUI or AUH [and a] valid passport,” the Australian home department said. It added that the applicant’s mobile device requires location access and near-field communication to be enabled, with perm...