ESPN app lands on Vizio smart TV sets
Vizio has launched the standalone ESPN app on its SmartCast-enabled TV sets, the company announced on Tuesday.
Vizio
Vizio ($VZIO) is a consumer electronics company headquartered in Irvine, California. The company offers a low-cost line of premium television sets and sound bars. Vizio is also the developer behind Platform Plus, a smart TV operating system that includes the streaming platform SmartCast and the free, ad-supported television service WatchFree Plus.
Vizio begins rolling out new home screen interface
Vizio is rolling out a new user interface for the home screen of its smart TVs, the company announced this week.
Peacock partners with Vizio on free preview channel
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Vizio says platform business helped offset sluggish TV sales
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Vizio sees growth in platform, advertising businesses
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SiriusXM app lands on Vizio smart TVs
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