Vizio brings FAST service WatchFree Plus to phones, tablets
Vizio is bringing its WatchFree service to phones and tablets of the first time, allowing non-Vizio customers to stream more than 300 free channels without a Vizio TV.
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 debuts new Sports Zone on smart TV sets
Smart TV maker Vizio has unveiled a new menu that collates live sports programming across channels and services.
Vizio adds 200,000 more smart TV users during Q2
The company, which is being acquired by Walmart, saw higher platform revenue compared to hardware sales income.
Vizio grows to 18.6 million streaming users in Q1
Platform revenue grew 28 percent after the company added 400,000 streaming users during the first three months of the year.
Roku to continue selling at Walmart despite Vizio acquisition, CFO says
Roku will continue selling its products at Walmart stores despite the retailer’s plans to acquire Vizio, the company’s CFO said.
Vizio wins Emmy Award for smart television platform
Vizio has received an engineering Emmy Award for its development and deployment of its refreshed streaming television operating system.
Walmart to buy Vizio for $2.3 billion
The retailer hopes Vizio’s streaming TV platform will help it further develop a robust digital advertising business.
Walmart may buy Vizio to broaden digital ad business
Walmart is discussing a possible acquisition of electronics maker Vizio as it explores new fronts in the digital advertising business, according to a report.
Philo lands on Vizio smart TVs
Philo has integrated its wallet-friendly streaming television service into Vizio’s smart TV sets.
TuneIn lands on Vizio smart TV sets
TuneIn is rolling out an app on Vizio SmartCast TVs that serves up over 90,000 live radio stations, podcasts and audiobooks.