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.
WBD to license some HBO shows to free streaming services
Executives at Warner Bros Discovery say a handful of shows being dropped from HBO Max will land on free, ad-supported streaming services in the future.
Verizon streaming marketplace to offer over 20 services
Verizon is poised to launch its new subscription streaming TV marketplace, Verizon Plus-Play, by the end of the year, executives affirmed in a media interview.
Vizio adds more channels from Scripps to free streaming service
Vizio is adding several more channels programmed by the E.W. Scripps Company to its free, ad-supported streaming service.
Vizio sees streaming as larger, more-profitable part of business
With sales of its TVs and soundbars starting to wane, Vizio is investing in its streaming platform to fuel long-term revenue.
Vizio launches tool to consolidate streaming subscriptions
The tool will allow customers to enter their payment information, then manage their streaming services in one location.
Comcast considers buying TV manufacturer to bolster XClass, report says
Comcast has approached several television manufacturers about a possible acquisition, according to a report published this week.
HBO Max rolls out native support for Vizio SmartCast sets
Vizio and AT&T's WarnerMedia announced HBO Max was rolling out as a native app for SmartCast-enabled television sets.
Vizio to replace Amazon Prime button after pressure from Walmart
Vizio will replace the Amazon Prime Video shortcut button on its remote controls after a request from retailer Walmart.