
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.

* Qualcomm has acquired Elevear, a pioneering company in AI-driven Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology based in Aachen, Germany.

* The DUNU DK3001 BD EA earphones, a collaboration between DUNU and Effect Audio, will retail for approximately ÂĄ115,800 starting December 5th.

* HBO Max will officially launch in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein on January 13, 2026, with extensive content offerings.

* FiiO introduces the DM15 R2R, a portable CD player designed for modern audiophiles, priced at $269 USD.