Walmart launches ‘metaverse’ experience in Roblox to sell toys to children

Walmart has launched a pair of “immersive experiences” in online gaming platform Roblox. The retailer is presenting the launch as an ambitious move into the metaverse, but the “experiences” — two online worlds dubbed Walmart Land and Walmart’s Universe of Play — are really just ways to advertise toys to children. Roblox may seem trivial,…

‘Atlanta’ Season 4 scrutinized a viral moment from the George Floyd protests

In the opening scenes of the fourth and final season of Atlanta, Darius (LaKeith Stanfield) visits Target to return an air fryer. “I remembered I have an oven,” he tells the store clerk. Suddenly, an alarm blares with disturbing incessancy, as people begin to spread throughout the department store, looting as they go. Darius remains…

These wireless earbuds can make workouts better for under $40

TL;DR: Through Sept. 30, you can get a pair of Refurbished Altec Lansing Nanobuds Sport Nanopods for just $36.99 instead of $39.99 — that’s a 7% discount. Wireless earbuds certainly offer convenience, but high-maintenance models aren’t always ideal for strenuous activity. If you’re looking for a pair of wireless buds for serious workouts, the Altec…