Walmart is reportedly in talks to acquire smart television maker Vizio for over $2 billion. The discussions are ongoing, and a deal may not happen, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (Feb. 13), citing unnamed sources. Reached by PYMNTS, spokespeople for both Walmart and Vizio declined to comment on...
Twitter’s plans include a video app for smart TVs. Owner Elon Musk said this Saturday (June 17) in response to a tweet that said: “We really need a Twitter video app for Smart TVs. I’m not watching an hourlong video on Twitter.” “It’s coming,” Musk said...
Amazon and Google announced Thursday (April 18) that the two are gearing up to launch an official YouTube app on Amazon Fire TV devices and Fire TV Edition smart TVs, as well as the Prime Video app for streaming to Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices....
Samsung has announced that it will offer iTunes Movies and TV Shows and Apple AirPlay 2 support on all 2019 Samsung Smart TV models beginning this spring, while support on 2018 Samsung Smart TVs will launch through a firmware update. In addition, a new iTunes...
December 03, 2024
Walmart has completed its $2.3 billion purchase of smart television maker Vizio. The deal, aimed at bolstering the company’s retail media offerings, closed after a federally required waiting period expired, the retail giant announced Tuesday (Dec. 3). “The acquisition of Vizio and its SmartCast Operating System allows Walmart to serve its customers in new ways […]
February 13, 2024
Walmart is reportedly in talks to acquire smart television maker Vizio for over $2 billion. The discussions are ongoing, and a deal may not happen, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (Feb. 13), citing...
June 18, 2023
Twitter’s plans include a video app for smart TVs. Owner Elon Musk said this Saturday (June 17) in response to a tweet that said: “We really need a Twitter video app...
April 18, 2019
Amazon and Google announced Thursday (April 18) that the two are gearing up to launch an official YouTube app on Amazon Fire TV devices and Fire TV Edition smart TVs,...
