Walmart in talks to buy Vizio for more than $2 bln, WSJ reports::Walmart is in talks to buy smart-television manufacturer Vizio for more than $2 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, a move that could bolster its advertising business and give it control of more than a fifth of the U.S. television market.

  • Gingerlegs@lemmy.worldEnglish
    8·
    9 months ago

    I bought one in 2015. It’s still going without issue or ads! They really turned to shit, though

    • GingeyBook@lemm.eeEnglish
      6·
      9 months ago

      Yep we bought one in 2020, that thing sucked .

      Switched to Sony recently and couldn’t be happier. Granted there are still ads but at least the UI is fast and responsive

      • thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        6·
        9 months ago

        Do yourself a favour and switch to using a video game console, Apple TV or if you’re more technical my inclined - a HTPC.

        Manufacturers have been getting increasingly nosey with their data collection policies, as well as inserting additional adds after the fact.

        And can guarantee that in all circumstances, both the software and hardware will be infinitely better built, supported and more reliable.