Buying

Walmart is opening a new front in its fight against Amazon: The retailer announced Tuesday morning that it has struck a deal to acquire budget TV-maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in cash. The transaction, provided it is approved by regulators, will give Walmart a foothold in the burgeoning smart TV advertising business, allowing it to more directly compete with the likes of Amazon, Roku and Google. It will also be a test for Walmart’s ability to meaningfully expand into services, and revitalize a TV manufacturer whose growth…

Walmart is buying Smart TV manufacturer Vizio for $2.3 billion, the US retail giant announced as part of its latest earnings report. While Walmart has long been one of the major sellers of Vizio TVs, the company says the acquisition "enables a profitable advertising business that is rapidly scaling" via the company's SmartCast OS. The deal is still subject to regulatory approval.Vizio sells solid mid-range TVs, most equipped with its SmartCast operating system that supports free ad-supported content. The company recently…

Helldivers 2‘s creative director has cautioned players to not spend their money on the game until the server issues are ironed out. “If you have no cash, get it later. While we made a really fun game it’s worth waiting until the servers can support the capacity,” replied Johan Pilestedt to a YouTuber who said they felt left out as a result of the positive chatter about the game on social media. “I mean, as a CEO I of course want the game to be as profitable as possible, but if you spent last and got stuck in server…

The struggle is real. Computer buying is a hassle for the uninitiated, and even those who can count off the names of the different Intel chip generations on their fingers and toes might still fall for a lousy deal now and then. I’m here to tell you not to beat yourself up and do the best research possible. We should all take a moment to brush up on what all that computer jargon means before some company tries to get us to buy a wildly overpriced computer that pales compared to a cheaper alternative.Meet Microsoft's New…

Mantle (MNT) and Celestia (TIA) are both high-growth altcoins that recently saw a surge in their value, which fueled further enthusiasm in the market. In addition, presale-stage projects are also picking up a lot of steam, and such is the case with KangaMoon (KANG). With its focus on community, its poised to become the next 100x meme coin, and today, we will go over why this is the case. Mantle (MNT) Gains 20% in Value – How Far Can It Spike to in Q4? Mantle (MNT) has seen a significant 20% upswing during the…

It was rumored for quite some time that Samsung might start sourcing panels for its OLED TVs from LG Display. Samsung Display's focus has largely remained on making OLED panels for mobile devices, thus requiring Samsung Electronics to look elsewhere for larger panels required for its new lineup of OLED TVs. The Samsung and LG Display deal was officially announced last year. Samsung would be sourcing LG Display's WRGB OLED panels for its televisions. It was also reported recently that the two companies have now extended…

Have you got 30 minutes to check out one of Apple’s biggest, riskiest, and most controversial product launches of the last several decades? The tech giant is still hosting demos for its Apple Vision Pro in stores across the U.S. If you’re like us, and you don’t have $3,500 lying around in a coat pocket–or else you don’t have any other ultra-wealthy friends to pal around with–this may your only chance to go hands-on with Apple’s hands-only “spatial computer.” Plus, you may be unable to book one of the 30-minute demos for…

Samsung is a popular name in the world of true wireless earbuds, and the Galaxy Buds lineup is considered among the best. The tuning of Galaxy Buds is based on the famous ‘Harman Curve' from Harman International, which Samsung Electronics owns. The company is now strengthening Harman's audio technology by buying patents from the popular US-based audio firm Knowles. Samsung bought 107 audio patents from popular audio firm Knowles According to a new report from TheElec, Samsung Electronics purchased 107 audio-related…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Men, if you thought Kim Kardashian forgot about you when developing her underwear brand, you were wrong! Skims, the buzz-worthy body-shaping line founded by Kim back in 2019, has gone on to feature prominent figures like NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, NFL defensive lineman Nick Bosa, and Brazilian soccer player Neymar. Now, Kardashian is back at it again, this time…

Apple has been buying several AI companies, beating Google and Meta. Estimates suggest that the tech giant acquired up to 32 AI companies during the year. This is a strategic effort to identify and invest in emerging AI trends ahead of competitors…