Tag: Walmart
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Comcast, Walmart Could Be Working on Smart TVs Together Soon
A new report from the Wall Street Journal suggests Comcast could be working with mega-retailer Walmart to develop and promote smart TVs. The deal would represent yet another move from Comcast as it looks to position itself as a worthy streaming competitor alongside Roku, Amazon, and others. According to the WSJ’s report, Walmart would promote…
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Walmart’s Delivery Service Launches Sept. 15, but No Video Offering is in Sight
Walmart is officially launching a delivery service to rival Amazon Prime this month. The service will be called Walmart+ and will come with a membership cost of $98 per year, or $12.98 a month. Much like its rival, Walmart+ will offer fast shipping – as quickly as same day in some areas – with unlimited…
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Ex-Disney Exec Leaves TikTok, Walmart Teams Up with Microsoft for Potential Purchase
Kevin Mayer, a former Disney exec who took a leadership role in launching Disney+, has stepped down as CEO of TikTok. Mayer has been in the role for just three months. “In recent weeks, as the political environment has sharply changed, I have done significant reflection on what the corporate structural changes will require, and…
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Walmart Officially Launches its Free Drive-In Movie Series
Walmart announced its official schedule for its drive-in movie series starting this summer. The superstore retailer is transforming some of its store parking lots into a free drive-in movie experience from now through October as a way to let customers still have a movie-going experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign will span across 160…
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Vizio Will Remove the Amazon Prime Video Button From Its Remotes Per Walmart’s Request
It looks like Vizio is going to cater to Walmart’s request for the company to remove the Amazon Prime Video button from its TV remotes, according to a post by The Information. Prime Video is currently the third button on the top row of quick access streaming services on Vizio TV remotes, but it sounds…
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Walmart Will Use Some of its Parking Lots as ‘Drive-In’ Theaters
Featured image: Walmart As traditional movie theaters continue to adjust their various reopening plans, the classic drive-in format is seeing something of a comeback during the current coronavirus pandemic. And with plenty of vehicle-friendly real estate available, Walmart says it’s partnering with Tribeca to open up “drive-in” theaters at some of its store locations. The…
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Walmart Wants to Launch an Amazon Prime Competitor
Amazon Prime has dominated American shopping for over a decade now. Prime gives subscribers free shipping, music, TV, movies, and more. Now Walmart is reportedly working on its own version of the Amazon Prime service called Walmart+. According to Vox, Walmart is testing a $98 a year subscription service that will offer unlimited same-day delivery…
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Missing Friends on Netflix? Get the Complete Series for $80
Friends was removed from Netflix on January 1, ahead of the launch of HBO Max which will be the exclusive streaming home of the series. If you’re missing quality time spent with Monica, Rachel, Phoebe, Chandler, Ross, and Joey, you’re in luck. The complete series of ten seasons is on sale, both in digital and…
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Roku & Walmart Team Up to Make 4K Roku TVs Under the Onn Brand Starting at $148
Today Walmart released its Black Friday deals, and hidden inside of them was a new line of Roku TVs under the Onn brand. These TVs include a 50″ 4K Roku TV for just $148 and a 40″ HD version for just $98. Want something bigger? Walmart will have a 58″ 4K Roku TV for just…
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Walmart is Reportedly Considering Selling Vudu
Today The Information reported that Walmart is looking into selling Vudu. According to reports, Walmart has concluded that in order to hold up against new competition, it would have to invest substantially in Vudu. As an alternative, Walmart is now reportedly thinking about selling instead of pouring money into Vudu. Vudu first launched back in…