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Walmart buys TV portal to nowhere

As streaming services bundle together, monopolizing the delivery of shows – whether it’s the TV unit or the wifi - becomes more important, too. Vizio, with over 10% of television sales market share, is the third largest, according, to Parks Associates.

From the article, "Walmart buys TV portal to nowhere" by Jennifer Saba

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