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The Howdy app on a smartphone. (Image courtesy Roku)

Roku launches standalone Howdy mobile app

Roku has launched a dedicated mobile app for its low-cost streaming service Howdy, allowing anyone with a smartphone in the United States to stream commercial-free movies and TV shows for $3 per month.

The Vizio logo appears in an undated image. (Photo courtesy Vizio, Graphic by The Desk)

Walmart’s NewFront Vision: Content-to-Commerce

Vizio is central to Walmart’s vision of transforming from a retail media network into a full “content-to-commerce” ecosystem, able to finally compete head-to-head with Amazon.

The front of the Federal Communications Commission building in Washington, D.C. (FCC public domain image)

FCC names Farhan Khan as Chief Information Officer

The FCC named Farhan Khan as Chief Information Officer, tasking him with leading IT strategy, modernization and cybersecurity as the agency supports evolving telecommunications needs and infrastructure.

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