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“Our goal is to help people use their time more efficiently in the world, rather than immersed in the virtual world,” says Bobby Murphy, Snap’s chief technology officer. The AR mirrors were first tested at Nike’s Williamsburg location in New York, allowing customers to virtually try on Nike clothing and receive discounts by playing AR games. The test was deemed a success, and Nike is now deploying the technology in more stores across the US. AR has driven Snapchat filters and lenses (the company’s term for its in-app AR experiences)...

Republican Representative Lauren Boebert rebuked Democrats and climate-change activists on Twitter, saying they use Earth Day – a holiday aimed at gathering support for environmental protection – to create a wedge in society. “On this Earth Day, let’s always remember to appreciate this incredible world that God has given us,” he tweeted on Saturday. Boebert tweeted, “Liberals will try to make this day about climate change to divide us. Let’s focus on appreciating we are good stewards of what God has given us.” Conservatives often oppose what they see as...

hHistory is all human—busy with wars, emperors, and land grabs. Yet, it is our relationship with animals that has changed the face of the planet, going back as far as our mammoth-hunting days 30,000 years ago. We went where the meat went, following the herd migration of mammoth-like animals across the vast cold grasslands of the steppe, which stretches from central France to Alaska in the Northern Hemisphere, the largest terrestrial biome on the planet. The soil was fertile, and the fodder was rich. An adult mammoth can consume more...

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Consumers around the world are more fully engaged with supportive brands and businesses that incorporate sustainable practices into their product manufacturing, distribution and business operations – new research from supply chain transformation and omnichannel commerce fulfillment firm blue there confirms that nearly half (48 per cent) of those surveyed have grown in interest in sustainability over the past year, and most are keen to shop green where possible, even if it means buying some products have to pay more for In general, consumers who were surveyed expressed ambivalence toward corporate...

MMore than 100 US and EU lawmakers appealed to leaders of their countries and the United Nations to oust oil executive Sultan Al Jaber as head of this year’s COP28 climate summit. Politicians also called for more steps to be taken to limit the influence of fossil-fuel companies in talks to be hosted by the United Arab Emirates at the end of the year. The appointment of Al Jaber, who runs the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, to lead a conference that aims to spur global action to cut...

TeaIME’s mission is to tell the stories of the world’s most influential people and recognize their contribution to life on this planet. And perhaps there is no greater impact today than acting to tackle the climate crisis, an imperative that has long animated Time’s coverage of the problem. Last year TIME created TIME CO2, a platform for climate action, and now, in partnership with it, is launching the Earth Awards to recognize the figures leading the most important action. Our First Earth Awards honor the values ​​we see as pillars...

Homeless families are being housed in a north London travellodge before being moved out after a Beyoncé concert begins at the end of the month after the local council failed to extend their booking. The Guardian understands 30 families face being removed from a Travelodge in Enfield and placed in alternative temporary accommodation after their rooms have been booked by other people during Beyoncé’s Renaissance world tour in London. Beyoncé is scheduled to play five nights at the nearby Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from May 29 to June 4. Around 100...

Are you guilty of spending money on things that some might consider a waste? Do you indulge in self-care treatments, invest in expensive technology or luxury cars, or enjoy growing your own vegetables even though it may not be cost-effective? you’re not alone. See what these women confessed to as a waste of time and money. Image credit: shutterstock. Are you passionate about fashion? One expressed that they like to buy new clothes for special events, even if it is just for themselves and their partner, and also indulge in...