Telly Begins `Public Beta’ Release Of First `Free’ Ad-Supported 4K Dual-Screen TVs
There may not be such a thing as a free lunch, but could there really be a “free 4K TV”? We’ll let you decide. Telly, the new company which was announced last spring as planning to provide a free ad-supported TV to qualifying U.S. consumers,…
Vizio Settles FTC, N.J. Consumer Affairs Data-mining Investigations
Vizio revealed Monday that it has settled an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (NJ) into alleged data-mining practices through its smart TVs. The Irvine, Calif.-based company agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle a…
Data-Mining Litigation Builds Against Vizio Smart TVs
Vizio, based in Irvine, Calif., is facing a growing list of angry customers who have filed class action complaints against the privately held TV maker for allegedly collecting data about their viewing habits without their knowledge and selling it to third parties. Last week, a…
Concerned Your TV Is Spying On You? Turn It Off!
Vizio’s declaration in statements earlier this year that it plans to profit from mining the viewer data collected by its smart TVs has led to media and consumer backlash including various recent reports about big brother in your TV set, class action lawsuits against the…
Vizio Makes Your Data Key In New Business Direction
Vizio, the king of value-priced TVs traditionally sold through discount chains and warehouse clubs, is looking at you as it revamps its business model. The California-based company filed a Form S–1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday looking to raise at least $172.5 million from…
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