Amusement in 3D Props For SF Scenarios

I do seem to recall devices looking like this one lurking in backgrounds across multiple science-fiction-type TV series across the decades. A rentable prop somewhere in Hollywood's many warehouses, I'm sure. Depending on the series, the purpose of the prop certainly varied a fair bit!

Retailers I'm Unhappy With Because Lack of Staff Masking

Keeping in mind these are the locations within walking distance of where I live currently...and things may already be changing for the better (I hope).

Metro
Canada Computers

Shoppers seemed to get better as the day went on yesterday. I have to allow for them because I showed up right at the start of their work day at 8 AM. But the people at the pharmacy section were already masked at that point, so...?

We're still not out of this yet, and I don't care for the howls of the "skeptics". Especially after the last two years.