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In a bid to attract millennial and <keyword id="159493" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="gen-z" source="Orion">Gen Z</keyword> users, <keyword id="10591" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="samsung" source="Orion">Samsung</keyword> on Friday launched its Galaxy M53 5G smartphone in the country that is said to support hyper-fast 5G and can power console-level games on the cloud. Galaxy M53 5G is priced at Rs 23,999 for 6GB+128GB and Rs 25,999 for 8GB+128GB and it will be available in two colours, deep ocean blue and mystique green, from April 29 on online and offline stores. "Designed to keep up with our consumers who are multi-tasking like never before with their smartphones at the heart of it, Galaxy M53 5G is aUp for It All'," Aditya Babbar, Senior Director and Head, <keyword id="2424993" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="product-marketing" source="Orion">Product Marketing</keyword>, <keyword id="107877" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="samsung-india" source="Orion">Samsung India</keyword>, said in a statement. "It brings a segment-leading 108MP camera with nonna binning technology, segment-best sAMOLED+ display with 120Hz refresh rate and segment-only Auto data switching packed in a 7.4mm sleek design to allow our young consumers to easily create, consume and explore," Babbar added. Galaxy M53 5G comes with flagship-inspired features such as Single Take that delivers up to 10 outputs in one take, Object Eraser to remove unwanted objects from photographs and <keyword id="13675436" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="photo-remaster" source="Orion">Photo Remaster</keyword> to further help you capture stunning pictures and videos. Galaxy M53 5G is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor that delivers optimized speed for unmatched performance and enables smooth multitasking while browsing or using multiple apps. The smartphone houses a large 5000mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/opinion-why-nbfcs-remain-key-to-closing-the-msme-credit-gap/articleshow/90982403.cms">OPINION: Why NBFCs remain key to closing the MSME credit gap</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/government-to-take-action-against-defaulting-ev-firms-in-e-scooter-fire-accidents-says-nitin-gadkari/articleshow/90984438.cms">Government to take action against defaulting EV firms in e-scooter fire accidents, says Nitin Gadkari</a>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" follows eight Mormon mom influencers.</li><li>The show began filming in the aftermath of Taylor Frankie Paul's "soft swinging" scandal in 2022.</li></ul>One day in January 2022, TikToker <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-frankie-paul-secret-lives-mormon-lives-age-swinger-divorce-2024-9">Taylor Frankie Paul</a> took a break from her regular content like <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorfrankiepaul/video/7056445611364830510?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7192678209945847338">modeling Shein tops</a> and doing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorfrankiepaul/video/7055361385961868591?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7192678209945847338">sponsored day-in-the-life videos</a> to get sentimental."I'd love to see people's love story. Here's mine," she captioned a 30-second video, encouraging her followers to turn the idea into "a new trend." The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorfrankiepaul/video/7057251336404045103?_r=1&amp;_t=8pmE3ROB3Ik">TikTok</a> flashes from pictures of her husband Tate proposing, to snaps of her pregnant belly, to professionally shot photos of their two children, Indy and Ocean, as Olivia Rodrigo's song "Favorite Crime" plays. Juxtaposed with her other content, like tongue-in-cheek <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorfrankiepaul/video/7056877589922860334?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7192678209945847338">incest jokes</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorfrankiepaul/video/7055011041373244719?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7192678209945847338">dance videos with other young Mormon moms</a>, the sincere clip of Paul's young family resonated with her followers: It has over 420,000 likes.Less than three years later, Paul's life looks very different. For one, Tate is now her ex-husband. She has a new <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-frankie-paul-dakota-mortensen-relationship-timeline-mormon-wives-tiktok-2024-9">boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen</a>, and they welcomed a child together in March 2024. She's also the star of a hit new reality TV series.Paul, 30, wrangled herself the latter not by continuing to make feel-good content about her picture-perfect family but by blowing it up entirely. In May 2022, mere months after her love story video, she shocked a corner of TikTok by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-frankie-paul-mormon-momtok-swinger-post-divorce-says-struggling-2022-8">announcing she and Tate were divorcing</a>. Not only that, but they were divorcing because she crossed the boundaries of a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/expert-explains-soft-swinging-how-the-mormon-momtok-drama-unfolded-2022-6">"soft swinging" arrangement</a> they had with other unnamed couples implied to be part of their friend group when she developed feelings for a friend's husband. The revelation that some of these TikTokers were swingers blew the lid open on <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/the-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-cast-social-media-account-2024-8">MomTok</a> — a group of loosely associated Mormon Moms on TikTok — inviting both media attention and controversy.Scandal can be anathema to content creators who rely on brand deals to make a living, but the right kind of scandal can be a boon. Paul's decision to go public with the end of her marriage and the messy details of her friends' romantic lives has turned out to be her best business move yet — both for her and the friends who came along for the ride when reality TV producers came knocking."<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/secret-lives-mormon-wives-cast-couples-tiktok-swinging-scandal-momtok-comments-2024-9">The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives</a>," which premiered on Sept. 6, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.thewrap.com/the-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-hulu-streaming-viewership-popularity/">broke streaming records</a> for Hulu, becoming its most-watched unscripted season premiere in 2024 so far. That's already translating into even more followers for Paul and the rest of the show's influencer cast. In the week and change since the series premiered, Paul has gained hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok and Instagram, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://socialblade.com/instagram/user/maycineeley">Social</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://socialblade.com/instagram/user/taylorfrankiepaul">Blade</a> data; her TikTok following now sits at 4.5 million.The decision to do the show in the wake of her divorce and swinging scandal was an easy yes for Paul. "Back in 2022, I was like, 'Yeah, I'll do it,'" Paul tells me in September over sodas at Cool Sips, a beverage stand that brings Utah-style <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/utah-soda-shops-taste-test-review-2022-6">"dirty sodas" </a>— think Dr. Pepper with sweet syrup and cream — to New York City. "It was an opportunity to tell more of my story, and at the time, I also had like nothing else to lose. I just lost almost everything."Still, doing a reality series is a grind, even compared to the demands of managing an influencing career as a mother. Not only is there the filming — the "Mormon Wives" cast filmed most of the season over a period of eight weeks, and Paul and her friend and castmate Mayci Neeley say they were generally on the hook for five days a week during that time — but there's press obligations like this one, too.Both Paul and Neeley, 29, who are doing a tandem press tour in New York for the show, hope that getting candid for cameras that aren't their own will pay off for their careers in the long run."The exposure, it's a different level," Paul says of reality TV fame. "It's just like that: use your name for any business you want to start."<h2 id="3ddd32d4-570f-4a4e-b8f9-a2e39b2e358a">'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' began with a controversy that was hard to top</h2>"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was born from controversy: first, Paul's "soft swinging" scandal, and later, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-frankie-paul-mormon-momtok-influencer-arrested-2023-2">her February 2023 arrest</a> following a reported domestic violence incident involving her boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. She entered a plea agreement in August of that year, which included three years of probation.Paul's arrest threw a wrench into production, which had <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@maycineeley/video/7146625492244860206?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7192678209945847338">started</a> <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorfrankiepaul/video/7154447885805849898?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7192678209945847338">filming</a> in 2022. When production approached Paul about continuing to film the series after her arrest, she had to weigh the effect the show would have on her relationship with Mortensen — particularly salient given that she was pregnant at the time with their son Ever True — with the business opportunities the show could provide."I was like, 'I feel like I want to do it, and you can support me, or you don't have to do it,'" she tells BI. "It was totally up to him, and I think he wanted to do it to support me too."<div type="image" title="A still from &quot;The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives&quot; featuring Dakota Mortensen in a plaid brown shirt and brown pants hugging his partner Taylor Frankie Paul, who is in a brown dress, while they sit on two green chairs." height="2250" width="3000" msid="113437056" hostid="261" sizebytes="501990"></div>But reality TV isn't another one of Paul's TikToks, meaning she had little to no control over how her arrest — which she's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13839405/taylor-frankie-paul-arrest-worst-night-mormon-wives.html">described</a> as the "worst night" of her life — would be portrayed onscreen. The show's premiere ultimately cast Paul in something other than the flattering glow of a ring light when it used actual bodycam footage of the arrest to tell Paul's story, before picking up 11 months later to discuss the aftermath.For Neeley, exchanging control over her image for more exposure was more liberating than worrying. Sure, she sometimes worried that small creative decisions, like the cast's uniform blue coats in the show's opening sequence, would make them look "stupid" (or in that case, she says, "polygamist"), but overall, it was a net positive."I liked it, because I feel like I could show my personality. Just be myself, and forget cameras were there," she says of filming the series. "With social media, I feel like I have a hard time sharing my real personality, because it's like, you're setting up your phone. It's just not the same."<div type="image" title="mayci neeley in a mesh shirt over a black tank top, smiling while looking at something on another woman's phone. there's a white party hat on her head, and her hair is worn loose. she's smiling widely" height="2250" width="3000" msid="113437058" hostid="261" sizebytes="293910"></div><h2 id="23a3ad1d-a968-42e8-8157-c88b40050da5">Subjecting yourself to reality TV editors can be risky — but if it works, it's great for business</h2>Prior to "Mormon Wives," Neeley already had a business of her own: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.babymama.co/">Babymama</a>, a line of natal nutrition gummies. Though she'd been developing the business for a few years, she says she kicked things into high gear once she knew that the show was a go to capitalize on the exposure it would bring. Something she didn't consider? Whether scenes featuring her business would make the final edit."When I heard how many things were getting cut, I was like, 'Oh my God, thank God,'" she recalls. "I was so scared, but it made the cut."It didn't hurt that her business ended up becoming a backdrop to some of the show's key storylines: first, a photoshoot where Paul and Neeley discuss Neeley's reservations about Mortensen, and second, a launch party where the absence of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/the-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-whitney-addresses-villain-edit-2024-9">Whitney Leavitt, the cast's resident frenemy</a>, serves as the final nail in the coffin for her relationship with the rest of the group. Even when it's chock-full of drama, the show has already been a boon for business, Neeley says. Now, she's already thinking about how she'll devise ways to keep getting exposure for Babymama on the show in a potential season two. "If I do throw an event, how am I going to keep it interesting enough to stay in the edit?" she says. "That's what I'm thinking now, when I saw certain things that were cut. I'm like, 'Okay, well, if I'm going to throw something, I've got to make it really good.'"In the meantime, Paul, Neeley, and the rest of the cast have millions of followers to contend with on social media — many of whom have just devoured season one and are curious where the group's key relationships, friendships, and beefs stand today. Since this is a cast of influencers, they're leaning in to the drama by posting more content. Neeley and Mortensen have beef during the series, but on TikTok, the two of them and Paul are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@maycineeley/video/7413479489965002026?lang=en">making videos</a> poking fun at her protectiveness. Other members of the cast are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaylamatthews/video/7413056694391033118?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7192678209945847338">furthering the season's drama</a> around Leavitt, while Paul is making tongue-in-cheek <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorfrankiepaul/video/7407244521681014046?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7192678209945847338">videos</a> about how her "questionable life choices" got her friends a TV series."I think it's a win-win for both of us, for us and for Hulu, because we're promoting and we're also getting the views and the attention," Neeley says. "At the end of the day, that's how you get paid. So for our business, I feel like that's how it helps us work too and get our brand deals," Paul adds.In the wake of season one's success, Paul and Neeley are already making savvy plans for a future with multiple revenue streams. Content creation isn't forever, after all — Paul is considering getting into real estate and owning more properties."We don't want to be 40 years old doing MomTok videos still, right?" Neeley says. "We want to make sure we have businesses in place so we don't have to feel like we have to show up on social media constantly."As we sip on our dirty sodas, thousands of miles away from Salt Lake City, Paul puts it plainly."At the end of the day, you're only relevant for so long."

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<keyword id="6271232" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="samsung-rd-institute-india" source="Orion">Samsung R&amp;D Institute India</keyword> - Bangalore (SRI-B), the company's largest software R&amp;D centre outside South Korea, on Monday announced that it contributed to the development of breakthrough innovations in the new Galaxy S23 series by closely collaborating with Korean teams and other overseas R&amp;D centres like Samsung Research America (SRA). The SRI-B engineers made significant contribution to the development of key features in the Galaxy S23 camera, multi-device experience (SmartThings), on-device AI, 5G and services. "Our innovations are inspired by young consumers, who are the window to the future. Their curiosity, energy, and wonder, together with the expertise and skills of our experts, enable us to create breakthrough technology in smartphone cameras, 5G and multi-device experience. Galaxy S23 series will delight our consumers and present them with their daily dose of awe and excitement," Mohan Rao Goli, CTO of Samsung R&amp;D Institute India -- Bangalore, said in a statement. In camera, the SRI-B engineers have focused on continuous R&amp;D efforts to enhance the smartphone photography experience in every flagship device. To provide the best capture, edit and share experience, the engineers have contributed to the development of Photo Remaster and Object Eraser features. Moreover, the engineers also contributed to the development of seamless IoT (Internet of Things) device registration services known as "Calm Technology" and have been part of the team to achieve the world's first matter-certified IoT ecosystem device. To enhance the Galaxy's One UI experience, the SRI-B engineers contributed to On Device Intelligence Powered Personalisation, Productivity &amp; Automation features which provide convenience in consumers' daily lives. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/chatgpt-hits-100-million-users-in-two-months-heres-how-long-tiktok-instagram-and-google-took/slidelist/97641569.cms">ChatGPT hits 100 million users in two months — here’s how long TikTok, Instagram took</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/xiaomi-ms11-ev-image-leak-gives-us-a-look-at-the-companys-upcoming-electric-car/articleshow/97643920.cms">Xiaomi MS11 EV image leak gives us a look at the company’s upcoming electric car</a>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>A young kitten who went viral last month has sadly died, said the rescue center that had been rehabilitating him.</li><li>In his short life, Tater Tot amassed a huge online fanbase that cheered him on and called him an inspiration.</li></ul>People across social media are mourning Tater Tot, an adorable tiny kitten whose story of battling numerous health issues became both online fascination and inspiration last month.The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1632107600534136/permalink/1651858488559047" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cat's death was announced</a> by the co-director of the rescue center Kitty CruisAIDe in the Facebook group for fans (called "Tater Tots and His Spudbuds") which grew to over 50,000 members. The rescue center, which is based in Salt Lake City, began documenting Tater Tot's life on Facebook and TikTok in early July. An <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kittycrusaide/video/7258294675679841582?_r=1&amp;_t=8eZ9gRNNbLf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">origin story video</a> said the kitten was found by a caretaker's dog, who asked the rescue center for help. Tater Tot was found with all four of his legs deformed and a cleft jaw, which meant he had trouble latching on to things and had to be tube-fed.Despite his medical problems, the rescue center said it was committed to helping him recover so he could eventually be adopted into a forever home.Millions of viewers watched in admiration as the rescue center equipped Tater Tot with teeny tiny splints to support his legs. On July 19, the center then filmed <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kittycrusaide/video/7257708240253799726?_r=1&amp;_t=8eZ9ePZPhqY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">them being removed</a> when they decided that the kitten was able to move more autonomously."Tater Tot is a symbol for courage and strength," one person wrote on that video. "We will go to war for Tater Tot." Sadly, Tater Tot's health worsened drastically over the last week and he began to show signs of pneumonia, the co-director Ash Houghton wrote in the Facebook post. He died on Wednesday."I brought up the possibility of a heart condition with our vet, but Tater Tot was too small to have any tests run on him yet," Houghton wrote. "With how sudden his passing was today, I truly think he had an enlarged heart and it just couldn't keep up with him. One moment he was walking around and the next he was gone."Houghton wrote that they tube-fed Tater Tot for six and a half weeks, and said the bond they formed with the internet-famous kitten was like with no other foster animal before."Thank you for being a part of Tater Tot's journey, and for having such a profound impact on me and our rescue," Haughton wrote at the end of the letter. "We never anticipated we would build a whole community, but my goodness, I am glad we did."In the aftermath of Tater Tot's death, fans have been quick to post heartfelt video tributes, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ediebitty/video/7260617745924984106?_r=1&amp;_t=8eZ9iCljXXX" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fan art</a>, and emotional messages calling him a personal inspiration in their lives. Multiple TikTok users have drawn hundreds of thousands of views from filming themselves <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ky_twt/video/7262918865124986154?_r=1&amp;_t=8eZ9iXNwm1m" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reacting to the news in tears</a>. One TikToker said she <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mistermotheroffical/video/7263070435967995142?_r=1&amp;_t=8eZ9fabxZKF" target="_blank" rel="noopener">immediately "lost her mind"</a> when she heard the news and was going to sit on the floor with her own cats for the next three hours to make herself feel better. On Twitter, users have been sharing adorable <a href="https://twitter.com/poorlycatdraw/status/1687553809801728000" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sketch renderings</a> in his memory. Other users have made <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bxyx15/video/7262909151620205829?_r=1&amp;_t=8eZ9il7mIkk">video montages</a> featuring their favorite snapshots of Tater Tot looking cute (or scowling, which is the facial expression he was known for). The comments across social media posts about the beloved feline have been incredibly sorrowful and sweet. "WHY DID THIS HAVE TO HAPPEN HE WAS PUSHING THROUGH," one top commenter wrote in response to a <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bxyx15/video/7262909151620205829?_r=1&amp;_t=8eZ9il7mIkk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tater Tot </a>photo collage."There is a tater tot shaped hole in my heart," <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@pumpkincookiecat/video/7262890494789815594?_r=1&amp;_t=8eZ9uoV2ecs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">another commenter wrote</a>.

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<keyword id="10591" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="samsung" source="Orion">Samsung</keyword> on Monday said it will launch Galaxy M53 5G, its next M series smartphone, on April 22 that may cost around Rs 25,000. Galaxy M53 5G comes with segment-best 108 MP camera, 'Auto' data switching and sAMOLED+ display. The Auto' data switching feature helps consumers stay connected through their secondary <keyword id="6427652" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="sim" source="Orion">SIM</keyword> seamlessly for calls or data streaming when the Primary SIM loses network, according to the company. The devices houses sAMOLED+ display while the Infinity-O display with 120Hz refresh rate comes with Gorilla Glass 5 protection and makes content look bright and vivid. Galaxy M53 5G also comes with <keyword id="13247957" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="object-eraser" source="Orion">Object Eraser</keyword>, Video Call Effects and Photo Remaster features. Object Eraser makes any shot flawless by erasing unwanted object from your pictures. "Video Call Effects let you set the background of your choice during video calls. Consumers can also bring life to their old or low quality photos with the Photo Remaster feature," said the company. Galaxy M53 5G is Samsung's second M series smartphone this year. Earlier this month, Samsung launched Galaxy M33 5G with a large 6000mAh battery and 120Hz FHD+ display in the country. Galaxy M33 5G is priced at Rs 18,999 for 6GB+128GB and Rs 20,499 for 8GB+128GB variant. The smartphone features a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/how-to-hide-a-contact-on-whatsapp-app/articleshow/90904724.cms">How to hide a contact on WhatsApp</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/extreme-poverty-in-india-declined-12-in-the-last-decade-says-world-bank/articleshow/90905593.cms">Extreme Poverty in India declined 12% in the last decade, says World Bank</a>

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<keyword id="10591" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="samsung" source="Orion">Samsung</keyword> recently launched two new devices in the A-series portfolio, the <keyword id="173725" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="samsung-galaxy" source="Orion">Samsung Galaxy</keyword> A34 5G and Galaxy A54 5G. Both of these smartphones boast impressive specs and a design reminiscent of the brand's flagship devices, piquing the curiosity of tech enthusiasts. However, it enters a fiercely competitive market, where Nothing and Google offer slightly advanced internals and additional features. I got my hands on Samsung Galaxy A34, and at first glance, the Samsung Galaxy A34 appears to be a promising mid-range 5G phone, boasting a premium design. It offers a commendable camera, a decent display, and a high-performing chipset. Furthermore, the device is equipped with a 5000mAh battery that delivers reliable backup and support for 25W fast charging. The Samsung Galaxy A34 seems like a sweet deal on paper, but the real question is, does it justify its asking price? This review will explore the phone's features and performance to determine if it's worth your investment. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Price &amp; availability" comment="subhead" text="Price &amp; availability">Price &amp; availability</cmsannotation> Samsung Galaxy A34 is available in two storage variants. The base model is equipped with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, priced at ₹30,999, while the top variant is priced at ₹32,999 and comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Galaxy A34 also boasts a range of attractive color options, including Silver, Violet, Lime, and Graphite. Consumers can purchase the phone directly from Samsung's official website or through online platforms such as Amazon and offline stores. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Pros" comment="subhead" text="Pros">Pros</cmsannotation> <ul><li>Premium design and colourways</li><li>120Hz AMOLED display</li><li>Competitive performance</li><li>Solid battery backup</li><li>Praisable primary camera</li></ul><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Cons" comment="subhead" text="Cons">Cons</cmsannotation> <ul><li>Water-drop notch</li><li>25W charging speed</li><li>No charger in the box</li><li>Low-light camera performance</li></ul><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Key Specifications" comment="subhead" text="Key Specifications">Key Specifications</cmsannotation> <ul><li>Body: 161.3x78.1x8.2mm, 199g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back; IP67 dust/ water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).</li><li>Display: 6.60" Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1080x2340p resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 390ppi.</li><li>Chipset: Mediatek MT6877V Dimensity 1080</li><li>Memory: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM</li><li>OS/Software: Android 13, One UI 5.1.</li><li>Rear camera: Wide (main): 48 MP OIS, Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4.</li><li>Front camera: 13 MP</li><li>Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps | Front camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps.</li><li>Battery: 5000mAh; 25W wired.</li></ul><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Design" comment="subhead" text="Design">Design</cmsannotation> The Samsung Galaxy A34 bears a striking resemblance to its high-end counterpart, the Galaxy S23. At first glance of its back panel, one might mistake it for the Galaxy S23 or S23 Plus, as it boasts the same camera lenses at the rear, complete with an LED flash adjacent to them. The Samsung Galaxy A34's plastic back with a matte finish gives a premium look, and tactile feel when held. The curved frames also sport the same matte finish and are rounded at the edges; although this design choice makes the phone appear slightly thick, it remains well-balanced and weighs around 199 grams. <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564110" hostid="261" sizebytes="17840"></div> The back of the phone has three evenly spaced cutouts for the triple camera, giving a premium feel. Meanwhile, the front fails to deliver the same impression due to the presence of a water-drop notch, which appears outdated for a mid-range phone. Samsung could have used a punch hole cutout instead to keep up with current design trends. <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564126" hostid="261" sizebytes="56384"></div> Located on the right-hand side of the phone, you'll find the power button and volume rockers, while the left-hand side is devoid of any buttons or ports. The top of the phone is home to the SIM card slot, while the bottom houses the type-C port and primary speaker. <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564156" hostid="261" sizebytes="47414"></div> The Galaxy A34 looks nice and has a subtle yellow color that I find attractive. Some young customers might like the lime shade too, as it brings a fresh feel. However, some customers might not like this color option. The phone is thick, so Samsung could've done better in that aspect. If you prioritize style with a slim profile, you might consider looking at the OPPO Reno8 T or iQOO Neo 7 5G instead. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Display performance" comment="subhead" text="Display performance">Display performance</cmsannotation> The Galaxy A34 5G has a 6.6-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 and a refresh rate of 120Hz. This refresh rate is an improvement from the previous 90Hz, and the display's brightness levels can go up to 1,000nits due to Samsung's Vision Booster technology. This technology also helps maintain a high level of color accuracy across the brightness curve. The 6.6-inch display is SGS-certified for eyecare, with blue light emissions reduced from 12.5% to 6.5%. Underneath the display, the phone has an optical fingerprint reader for biometric authentication, and the panel is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 that keep the display protected against scratches by keys or other articles in the pocket. It also comes with IP667 rating, meaning the device can survive accidental drops in the water body upto a depth of three feet for up to 30 minutes. <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564164" hostid="261" sizebytes="82516"></div> Whether you're navigating through the phone's user interface or playing games, you can feel how smooth and responsive the display is. I really liked using it, and it gets bright enough to use even under direct sunlight. You can adjust the refresh rate in the display settings, with options for High and Standard. However, there is no automatic refresh rate mode, so it's either 120Hz or 60Hz. You can also adjust the screen mode and colors to your liking. The display has vivid colors and good viewing angles, which made watching YouTube videos enjoyable. The bezels are thin, making the content consumption experience even better. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Performance &amp; software" comment="subhead" text="Performance &amp; software">Performance &amp; software</cmsannotation> The Samsung Galaxy A34 runs everyday tasks smoothly with no issues or lags. It is equipped with the Dimensity 1080 chipset, up to 8GB RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. Apps open quickly and stay in the background for a long time. Multitasking is easy on this phone, thanks to Samsung's good RAM management. You can even play graphics-intensive games on it. I tested COD Mobile, Asphalt 9, and Apex Legends Mobile, and they all ran smoothly. COD Mobile could run at High graphics and Very High frame rates, while Apex Legends could run at Ultra HD graphics and High frame rates. The Samsung Galaxy A34 uses One UI 5.1, based on Android 13. It's simple to use and has features like multi-window, gestures, and dual apps for social media. Samsung promises four years of Android OS support (up to Android 17) and five years of security software support. This is great news for people who want to keep their phones for a long time without worrying about security or software updates. The phone comes with some pre-installed bloatware that you may not need or want to use, such as Byju's, Prime Video, Snapchat, <keyword id="1106616" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="truecaller" source="Orion">Truecaller</keyword>, Spotify, Netflix, and Facebook. But, you can remove all of them easily from the settings. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Battery" comment="subhead" text="Battery">Battery</cmsannotation> The Samsung Galaxy A34 is equipped with a large 5000mAh battery that offers impressive longevity. With more than 6 hours of screen on time, it can easily provide two days of backup for light users. However, for heavy gamers, the battery life may not be as long-lasting. During half an hour of gaming with Apex Legends and COD Mobile, the battery dropped to 50% from 100%. While the battery performance is commendable, the charging speed is not as impressive. The phone supports only 25W fast charging, and there is no charger provided in the box, only a type-C to type-C cable. Using an 18W charger, it took approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge the phone from 0 to 100 per cent, which is considered slow. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Camera" comment="subhead" text="Camera">Camera</cmsannotation> <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564266" hostid="261" sizebytes="37914"></div> The Samsung Galaxy A34 has three cameras on the back, including a 48MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP depth camera, and a 13MP front camera for selfies. In daylight, the camera takes clear and bright photos without losing details. In portrait mode, the phone captures natural-looking photos with good subject-background separation. Macro shots are also clear and sharp. However, low-light shots are not great and night mode helps, but still lacks in details. <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564192" hostid="261" sizebytes="157818"></div> <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564197" hostid="261" sizebytes="163296"></div> <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564210" hostid="261" sizebytes="73122"></div> The ultra-wide shots are nice, but not as detailed as the main camera, and low-light ultra-wide shots are bad. On the front camera, selfies look good with nice sharpness and natural skin tones. Low-light and portrait selfies are also good with details and accurate edge detection. <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564229" hostid="261" sizebytes="124704"></div> <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy A34" msid="100564251" hostid="261" sizebytes="51238"></div> The device has the capability to capture 4K video at a rate of 30 frames per second, as well as slow-motion footage in HD (720p) at an impressive 480 fps. Moreover, Samsung has integrated some top-of-the-line camera functionalities such as an AI image enhancer, object eraser, Photo Remaster, Snapchat-esque tools with Fun mode, and other features to further elevate the photography experience. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Final thoughts" comment="subhead" text="Final thoughts">Final thoughts</cmsannotation> The Samsung Galaxy A34 is an excellent mid-range 5G smartphone with a premium look and dependable battery performance. It boasts impressive cameras and delivers solid performance for day-to-day tasks. Additionally, the device features a stunning display and stereo speakers that make consuming content a delight. However, it falls short of its competitors with its 25W charging speed, and the water-drop notch on the otherwise attractive design hinders the display experience. Nonetheless, if you're seeking an everyday mid-range 5G phone, the Samsung Galaxy A34 is a compelling option.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G review: A Mid-range marvel

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="349626" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Tony-Hawk">Tony Hawk</keyword> announced in an Instagram that his video game, "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater," will rename a trick called the "mute grab."</li><li>Hawk said the trick was named after an amateur skater named Chris Weddle, who is deaf and used to be known as the "quiet, mute guy."</li><li>Hawk spoke with Weddle, and they decided to rename the trick "The Weddle Grab."</li></ul>Tony Hawk announced on Instagram on Wednesday that his video game, "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" will rename a trick called the "mute grab."Hawk said the trick was named after Chris Weddle, an amateur competitor, who had come up with the trick, a front grab in the air. Weddle, who is deaf, was often called the "quiet, mute guy," so the trick became the "mute grab" or "mute air."Hawk said in recent years, people have reached out to Weddle to see what he thought about the name and it became "obvious that a different name would have honored [Weddle's] legacy, as he is hearing impaired but not lacking speech."Hawk said after speaking to Weddle, who he described as "gracious," he decided to rename the trick "The Weddle Grab.""It's going to be challenging to break the habit of saying the old name but I think Chris deserves the recognition," Hawk wrote.Furthermore, Hawk wrote that when he informed Weddle of the news, Weddle sent back a photo of him doing the trick in celebration, which Hawk put on his Instagram.This September, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tony-hawk-pro-skater-1-and-2-remaster-video-2020-5">"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" and "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2" will be remastered</a> for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.<ul class="read-more-links"><li>Read more:</li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/tony-hawks-twitter-unrecognized-mistaken-for-others-2020-1">Tony Hawk thinks it's funny when fans don't recognize him or mistake him for other celebrities — and he says it happens 'all the time'</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/carmelo-anthony-clutch-shots-blazers-nba-bubble-2020-8">Carmelo Anthony is having an unlikely revival in the bubble and hitting big shots when the Blazers need them most</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/masters-postponement-augusta-national-look-different-summer-2020-3">The Masters are being held in November, and the iconic Augusta National course is going to look much different</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/cecilia-braekhus-one-win-to-break-joe-louis-boxing-record-2020-8">'The First Lady' of boxing is a win away from breaking one of the sport's 'unbreakable records' — which has stood for 70 years</a></li></ul>

Legendary skater Tony Hawk is renaming a trick with a troublesome name to better honor the deaf skateboarder who invented it

<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image">Reddit/TechFocused</div></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li>The photo above, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/ahqmiz/technology_is_incredible/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shared on Reddit</a> by a user named <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/TechFocused" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"TechFocused,"</a> shows how far <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/nintendo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nintendo</a> has come in the past two decades.</li><li>What you're seeing is a Game Boy Color from 1998 (running the first "Pokémon" game from 1998), stacked on top of a Nintendo Switch from 2017, running the latest Pokémon game released in late 2018.</li></ul>I remember getting my very first Game Boy - a Game Boy Color - around 1998 or 1999.I was about 10 years old, and my parents gifted it to me after a successful (but difficult) dental procedure.Back then, I was blown away by the Game Boy Color. I couldn't believe Nintendo had managed to make a tiny game console that could actually produce colors!Twenty years later, the Game Boy Color looks downright ancient.The first Game Boy Color could support up to 56 (!) colors on screen.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/nah_mozart/7468031706/in/photolist-cnVBDm-zLnzox-gVrnEZ-a3ZoY1-bHbQ4a-A3S5Kn-A2k4ou-a3ZsX7-a3ZsjN-bugYwA-a3WpPR-a3Wxwk-A4aFJX-56n9ks-A2Guuj-z71RTF-A57oNi-a3Wykp-cDqwzS-a3WqMv-bugZp1-A3mNw5-zJfY1b-a3ZuME-zLVqZJ-buh3xJ-zLeA9s-zKUKxW-8JkQtx-A5s4D6-zZLffw-zM1bES-z5cdiR-A2VGjA-A1TFcW-zYRUQC-zMRayh-z8xY3M-A4E51K-DLzXgX-A5K2XX-bHbPEK-bHbNJk-zM8s44-z6Q4zD-bHbR4k-A29gYF-bHbQSe-A2HVzh-z5uz57">Flickr/Boas lembranças</a></div></div></div>The Nintendo Switch features a 720p high-definition display that can produce millions of colors.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image">Ben Gilbert/Business Insider</div></div></div>Yes, the Nintendo Switch is considerably bigger than the Game Boy Color, but it's basically running a living-room quality game console in the palm of your hand. Both systems in the top photo are also essentially playing the same game, too: The Game Boy Color is running the first "Pokémon" game ("Red" or "Blue"), while the Nintendo Switch is running "Pokémon: Let's Go," which is a remastered 3D version of "Pokémon Yellow" - basically the same game as "Pokémon Red" or "Blue," but you can choose Pikachu as your starter Pokémon.Seeing the games side by side really shows how far Nintendo has come over the years. And the fact you can play either of those games from the toilet, as aspects of the top photo might suggest, is also pretty astounding.Technology is incredible! <div class="margin-top"> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/netflix-copycats-will-cost-you-movie-streaming-price-2019-1">Netflix copycats are changing the streaming game and making viewers pay the price</a></h3> <div> </div> </div>

This one picture shows how much Nintendo systems have improved in the last 20 years

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Internet-famous Habit Salon and owner Chrissy Rasmussen are facing backlash online for seemingly not complying with <keyword id="2379" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="California">California</keyword>'s mask rules.</li><li>People on social media are calling out videos posted on Rasmussen's TikTok page that show her salon packed with hairstylists and <keyword id="1112328" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Influencers">influencers</keyword> who are not wearing masks.</li><li>While Rasmussen and Habit Salon have not recently commented publicly on the criticism, they have liked comments about employees and clients not wearing masks.</li><li>Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, told Insider that everyone in salons should be wearing a mask. </li></ul>A <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/hair-salon">hair salon</a> that's popular among influencers is facing backlash after people noticed that it's seemingly not requiring anyone to wear face masks.Habit Salon is a set of hair-styling studios that have been offering haircuts, color, and more since 1997, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chrissyhabit/">according to its Facebook page</a>. It's run by owner <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hairby_chrissy/">Chrissy Rasmussen</a>, who often works with internet-famous clients at both her original Arizona salon and her <a href="https://youtu.be/f6870pfOrRE">newly opened location in Los Angeles, California</a>.In recent weeks, people on social media have pointed out that in videos taken and shared by the salon, hairstylists are often seen working without masks. Some have pointed out that the clients, many of whom are TikTok and Instagram stars, are also not wearing masks in the videos. <h2>Videos taken in Habit Salon show hairstylists working without protective equipment </h2>Rasmussen is known as <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hairby_chrissy">Hairby_Chrissy</a> on TikTok. While it's unclear if the account is run by the salon owner or another employee, the page often shares before-and-after videos of clients to more than 1.5 million followers. In many of these videos, hairdressers, clients, and others in the salon are seen without masks. Rasmussen's account shared <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hairby_chrissy/video/6879521722786123014">this video</a> of two stylists working with freelance videographer Trevor Caron on October 3. Caron also shared <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@trevorxcaron/video/6882494921928887558?_d=secCgsIARCbDRgBIAIoARI%2BCjyziu%2BzkB0ZroRyqWY%2B3kO2z8XoiC%2FOovutjGC03VxNGIeYwnUHKCbqY1syMcjaoxraqz%2BvsZCiZoe1phUaAA%3D%3D&amp;language=en&amp;preview_pb=0&amp;sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAhEKnVFY3auGAL1FfC9tL3d9MaQTLk_efFaRkMutS-a2ABl8rTJB24U1ZLSxn4NUA&amp;share_item_id=6879818280962510085&amp;share_link_id=54B75B0C-6737-4C46-BEC2-FE576166FE29&amp;timestamp=1602613083&amp;tt_from=copy&amp;u_code=d8gm3ebcla0j7f&amp;user_id=6743952579182822405&amp;utm_campaign=client_share&amp;utm_medium=ios&amp;utm_source=copy&amp;source=h5_m&amp;lang=endium=ios&amp;utm_source=copy&amp;source=h5_m&amp;lang=en">his own video</a> to TikTok, which shows at least 15 people — not including the videographer — in the salon at one time. While many faces are turned away from the camera, none of those that are shown can be seen wearing masks.Caron did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment when asked about his experience at the salon.<div type="image" title="habit salon trevor caron" height="1312" width="2000" msid="78670728" hostid="261"></div>Videos like those that show Caron getting his <keyword id="23927" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Hair">hair</keyword> colored have been posted by the Hairby_Chrissy account throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Ones posted in July of this year — <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/California-coronavirus-cases.html">when COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, reached its peak in California</a> — also show stylists, clients, and other visitors without masks. In response to Rasmussen's videos, numerous TikTok users have made satirical clips that show them wearing masks incorrectly and pretending to get their hair styled at her salon. Others have suggested that they're going to report the salon for violating <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/california-gavin-newsom-requires-face-coverings-statewide-2020-6">California's mask mandate</a>.Masks are "now required statewide," <a href="https://covid19.ca.gov/masks-and-ppe/#:~:text=Yes.,the%20use%20of%20face%20coverings.">according to California's COVID-19 website.</a> Those in the state "must cover" their noses and mouths when outside the place they're residing, as "wearing a mask or cloth face covering can slow the spread of <keyword id="8763838" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="covid-19">COVID-19</keyword> by limiting the release of virus into the air," according to the website. In recent days, the backlash has carried over to Twitter, where people have shared both memes and photos of hairstylists working without masks at Habit Salon.<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/habit-extensions-los-angeles?sort_by=date_desc">Recent reviews on Habit Salon's Yelp page</a> also criticize the location for not enforcing mask rules, though it's unclear if the reviewers have actually visited the salon, or have written their comments after seeing videos online. The reviews were written by users that say they are located across the US, despite Habit Salon being in Arizona and California.At the time of writing, an "Unusual Activity Alert" pops up on the salon's page before you can read any reviews. It warns that the business has "recently received increased public attention, which often means people come to this page to post their views on the news.""While we don't take a stand one way or the other when it comes to this incident, we've temporarily disabled the posting of content to this page as we work to investigate the content you see here reflects actual consumer experiences rather than the recent events," Yelp's statement continues. Yelp did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment about Habit Salon's page.<div type="image" title="habit salon yelp" height="1710" width="1600" msid="78670731" hostid="261"></div><h2>Habit Salon has seemingly acknowledged the backlash on TikTok</h2>Though Habit Salon and Rasmussen have not recently made any public comments on the lack of masks in their videos, they have seemingly acknowledged the backlash they've received. On Twitter, one user pointed out that the Hairby_Chrissy TikTok account liked comments underneath their videos that sarcastically said "I love your mask," among others.On Tuesday, the Hairby_Chrissy TikTok account also <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hairby_chrissy/video/6883171335694994693?referer_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insider.com%2F&amp;referer_video_id=68831713356949946934693">posted a video</a> that includes a slideshow of client photos with audio that says "if you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all" in a child's voice. While numerous videos posted this week continue to show people without masks in the Los Angeles salon, at least one video includes a <keyword id="25233" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="hairstylist">hairstylist</keyword> wearing a mask, albeit below her nose. California's COVID-19 website advises those in California not to wear their masks under their noses or on their chins: "A mask is only effective if it covers both ways you breathe."In addition to California's mask mandate, the state's governor Gavin Newsom has been outspoken about masks throughout the pandemic. On June 19, he urged Californians to "do your part" and "wear your mask." The message is still pinned to the top of his Twitter account.<h2>There are numerous risks that come with not wearing masks at a <keyword id="768636" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Hair-salon">hair salon</keyword>, according to an infectious disease expert</h2>Dr. William Schaffner is a professor of infectious diseases at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Speaking to Insider, Schaffner said that people standing close together without wearing masks is "of course discouraged."He mentioned that restaurants, stores, and other places of public gatherings have found ways to protect people in recent months, so hair salons should be able to take similar measures. Schaffner said some ways to do so would be to have all clients and employees wear masks, and possibly close some styling stations to allow for social distancing.Ultimately, anyone in "close contact in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time" should be wearing a mask, according to Schaffner, who added: "Prolonged is defined as more than 15 minutes, and it takes longer than 15 minutes to get your hair done." The risk of spreading COVID-19 could rise even higher if Habit Salon's hairstylists or clients are traveling, especially through public transportation."If you travel by car, you're in control of your environment," Schaffner said. "But if you're going by air, train, or other mode of public transportation, that increases the risk."Another dangerous aspect of Habit Salon not enforcing mask rules is that many of its clients are internet-famous stars, like <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hairby_chrissy/video/6878064639503125765">TikToker Dixie D'Amelio</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hairby_chrissy/video/6875470215870811398">YouTuber Rosanna Pansino</a>. Schaffner said images of these celebrities without masks in public could send the wrong message. "It's bad modeling," Schaffner said. "People will watch that and say, 'Gee, if they're out there being carefree or even careless, why can't I?'""They should be going the extra mile to model really good behavior for their own health and for the interest of people around them," he said of such influencers. "I know someone is going to say, 'Oh these are young people. They're less severely infected.' Well on occasion, they are, and actually hospitalization rates among young adults has gone up strikingly in the last several months." "Every once in a while, this virus can find a young adult who's perfectly healthy and put them in the intensive care unit," Schaffner said. "You can also be a dreaded spreader. You can spread the virus to others who will, as a consequence, become seriously ill, because they're older or have diabetes or some heart disease. You don't even know you're spreading this virus because you can have minimal or no symptoms."Schaffner added: "That's the whole concept behind all of us having to be prudent, careful, masked, and social distanced. This will be the new norm for months. We can't turn this off like a light bulb."Representatives for Chrissy Rasmussen and Habit Salon did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.<ul class="read-more-links"><li>Read more:</li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/people-selling-mesh-anti-masks-2020-7">People are selling 'breathable' masks that don't protect against COVID-19 on Etsy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/how-beauty-industry-will-change-post-coronavirus-2020-3">The coronavirus could majorly impact the beauty industry in the future, as people turn to DIY services at home</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/viral-tiktok-hairstylist-posts-salon-video-of-racist-customer-encounter-2020-10">A hairstylist is going viral after posting a video of a white client who refused to engage with her Latina assistant</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/photos-hair-transformations-from-first-appointment-before-after-lockdown-salon-2020-7"> A hair salon's before and after photos show people's drastic post-lockdown transformations</a></li></ul>

People are criticizing a hair salon that's popular among influencers for seemingly not requiring anyone to wear masks

Television's most prodigious series is coming to the world's most immersive cinematic experience.
On January 23, 2015, HBO will become the first television network to feature its programming in IMAX® theaters, showing two episodes from season four of&#xa0;<a href="http://www.movieweb.com/tv/TVln3qqsqtfwop" class="tv_show">Game of Thrones</a>&#xa0;followed by the eagerly anticipated worldwide debut of an exclusively created sneak-peek trailer for IMAX of&#xa0;<a href="http://www.movieweb.com/tv/TVln3qqsqtfwop/season-5" class="tv_season">season five</a>.
The episodes will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and will be released for an exclusive one-week engagement in upwards of 150 IMAX theatres across the country's top markets through January 29. In coming days, fans can log onto&#xa0;<a href="http://www.imax.com/" target="_blank">www.imax.com</a>&#xa0;for screening information and to purchase tickets.
<a href="http://www.movieweb.com/tv/TVln3qqsqtfwop" class="tv_show">Game of Thrones</a>&#xa0;has been hailed as "a masterpiece in the making" (Washington Post) and "the most epic, ambitious show on television" (Chicago Sun-Times).
"The cinematic brilliance and grand scope of the series is perfect for the IMAX format," said Pamela Levine, chief marketing officer at HBO. "We are always looking to provide fans with new and exciting ways to experience the show and viewing two key episodes, along with the new trailer, on such an impressive platform makes for a great event."
"IMAX always seeks innovative ways to provide moviegoers a unique and differentiated experience and today's partnership with HBO and Game of Thrones achieves just that," said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. "This deal also furthers our efforts to offer exhibitors the opportunity to participate in alternative forms of content in a new and exciting way. As part of our broader strategy, we will continue to look for one-of-a-kind ways to provide consumers with special IMAX experiences."
The IMAX® release of&#xa0;<a href="http://www.movieweb.com/tv/TVln3qqsqtfwop" class="tv_show">Game of Thrones</a>&#xa0;will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.
"We couldn't think of a series more fitting than&#xa0;<a href="http://www.movieweb.com/tv/TVln3qqsqtfwop" class="tv_show">Game of Thrones</a>&#xa0;to be the first presented in IMAX," said Greg Foster, Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. and CEO of IMAX Entertainment. "The scope and production quality of the show is quite remarkable, which will be highlighted even further in select IMAX locations - allowing fans, as never before, to become a part of author George R. R. Martin's world that David Benioff and D. B. Weiss created for HBO. It has the action, storyline and epic nature that our fans seek in IMAX and we're thrilled to team with HBO and our longtime partners at Warner Brothers to offer audiences a chance to experience it in the ultimate theatre setting joined by other fans of the series."
Episode 9,&#xa0;"The Watchers on the Wall"&#xa0;takes place entirely at The Wall with the Night's Watch hopelessly outnumbered as they attempt to defend Castle Black from the Wildings and features one the fiercest and most intense battle scenes ever filmed for television. Episode 10, the season finale entitled&#xa0;"The Children", features Dany coming to grips with the realities of ruling a kingdom, Bran learning the startling reality of his destiny and Tyrion facing the truth of his unfortunate situation.<a href="http://www.movieweb.com/tv/TVln3qqsqtfwop" class="tv_show">Game of Thrones</a>&#xa0;is an epic series whose storylines of treachery and nobility, family and honor, ambition and love, and death and survival, have captured the imagination of fans globally and made it one of the most popular shows on television.
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