VIZIO adds 10 new lifestyle, DIY, fashion, travel and comedy channels for SmartCast TVs

Posted on by Anton D. Nagy

Today VIZIO announced the addition of 10 new channels to its SmartCast TVs. These include genres like lifestyle, DIY, fashion, travel and comedy, so everyone who’s stuck at home can find something to watch.

Due to the current events, more and more people are consuming content. VIZIO says its free ad supported apps and streaming TV services were up 88% the last week of April compared to the first week of March.

Here’s what you can get access to, starting today:

  • Celebrity and lifestyle news: Vanity Fair, Young Hollywood, WIRED;
  • Fashion, career, and lifestyle: GQ, Glamour and Vogue;
  • Food and travel: Tastemade and Condé Nast Traveler;
  • Comedy: Funny or Die, Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K);
  • Game shows: Game Show Network, World Poker Tour.

These new channels arrive in addition to VIZIO’s recently announced 30 streaming channels, as well as apps like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video, YouTube, NBC, CBS All Access, YouTubeTV and others, already available on VIZIO SmartCast.

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Pocketnow Daily: Moto RAZR FINALLY has a Date and Trade-in Discounts!!(video)

Posted on by Samuel Martinez

On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the new Moto Razr availability, the launch of the iPhone 9, Galaxy Z Flip pricing and more

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Today’s Amazon deals include Apple’s latest 16-inch MacBook Pro and more

Posted on by Samuel Martinez

These are some of the best Amazon deals for today; they include the latest 16-inch MacBook Pro and many more great products

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These are the best Smart TVs for the holiday season

Posted on by Samuel Martinez

These are currently some of the best Smart TVs available for you to enjoy your favorite shows and movies during the holidays

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VIZIO announces Special Edition (VIZIO)RED M-Series Quantum 50” Class 4K HDR Smart TV and (RED) Remote

Posted on by Anton D. Nagy

California-based VIZIO announces its second collaboration with (RED), the Special Edition (VIZIO)RED M-Series Quantum 50-inch Class 4K HDR Smart TV

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Apple sales records, Blackberry security, and we get stuff wrong | Pocketnow Weekly 211

Posted on by Juan Carlos Bagnell

Juan’s review of the Alcatel Idol 4S is LIVE, but what did Juan get wrong in his review? Apple sells it’s billionth phone while sales decline. Blackberry delivers the “world’s most secure Android smartphone”, but can we trust that claim in the light of recent encryption issues? Those stories, and we’ll tackle your viewer emails! Make sure you’re charged and ready for episode 211 of the Pocketnow Weekly!Watch the live video broadcast at 2:00pm Eastern on July 28th (click

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LeEco acquires Vizio for $2 billion

Posted on by Jules Wang

Vizio has dabbled in the smartphone industry a bit, but its main business is in televisions and home sound equipment. And a growing Chinese tech power, LeEco, wants in on that.The company, known domestically as Letv, has bought the Irvine, California-based manufacturer for $2 billion. If the deal successfully closes (expected sometime in the fourth quarter), Vizio will operate as a subsidiary of ...

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