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Walmart acquired Vizio for $2.3 billion, aiming to leverage its SmartCast OS platform for targeted advertising and recurring revenue streams.
Forecasts predict CastOS, derived from SmartCast, to dominate North American TV OS shipments by 2029, surpassing Roku, Tizen, and FireTV.
CastOS enables tailored advertisements, enhancing Walmart’s ability to integrate advertising with consumer habits and drive sales.
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* Shokz Japan appointed Sakanaction frontman Ichiro Yamaguchi as brand ambassador, launching the collaboratively designed open-ear wireless earbuds, OpenFit 2+…

* Audio Research I/55 is a compact tube integrated amplifier derived from I/70, succeeding I/50, targeting high-end listeners seeking classic tube sound with m…

* JBL L100 Classic 80 commemorates JBL’s 80th anniversary, based on the L100 Classic Mk2, with full six-sided oak real-wood veneer cabinetry.

* Nagra Compact Player is a complete high-end digital source integrating advanced streaming, a built-in DAC, and dual-mono analog outputs for improved channel…