Vizio, Verizon Cut Viewer Data-Sharing Deal
In case you’ve forgotten, when you buy a Vizio TV your viewing behavior is being monitored, tabulated and now shared for use by Verizon Media. TV vendor Vizio, which has been controversial in the past for its extensive use of viewer data-mining activity through its…
Vizio, Media Interests `Address’ Ad Standard
Vizio, the controversial TV manufacturer that since 2017 has settled two separate legal challenges against data-mining practices through its smart TVs, said Tuesday that it has formed a partnership with nine media and advertising companies to develop an industry standard for smart TVs that target…
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…
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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