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.
* LINE Yahoo collaborates with Netflix to launch a bundled plan, "LYP Premium with Netflix," starting February, enhancing user benefits.
* Epson introduces the Lifestudio Grand EH-LS970, a new ultra-short throw laser projector designed for home cinema enthusiasts.
* The J-Horror classics "Ju-On" and "Ju-On 2" are being re-released as a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray set on March 25.
* The Optoma Photon Beam PK52 is a 4K UHD laser projector designed for immersive home theater experiences with cutting-edge capabilities.