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TV manufacturer Vizio makes more money selling data than TVs
Early this year, electronics company Vizio filed an IPO, and their newly-released third quarter earnings reveal an interesting business success: they made more than twice as much profit from their "Platform Plus" service, which includes advertising and data farming, than they did from actual TVs. As The Verge explains: When Vizio filed to go public,… READ THE REST
Site collects old video game advertisements
Old Video Game Advertisements is a website that collects new press releases issued by local solid waste authorities. Just kidding! It actually collects old video game advertisements. [via] It's got quite a lot in there, organized by system, year and genre. My own memories directed me to old British stuff, of course. You can really… READ THE REST
Tom Selleck explains reverse mortgages in parody of TV ad where he sells them
A reverse mortgage is when you sell your house to the bank but they let you occupy it until you die. That's the pitch, anyway: the reality is that it's a complex and obfuscated form of loan hawked through "misleading advertising" and "low-quality counseling" which exists hand in had with "risk of fraud and other… READ THE REST
Save over 50% on this luxury smartwatch, all part of this Cyber Week Sale
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. As connected as we are to our cell phones — dedicating at least 3 hours of our day to screen time — sometimes the traditional handheld device isn't enough. Instead of… READ THE REST
This Cyber Week, become a pro in embedded systems for just $6
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Today's world is all about smart systems, from refrigerators and thermostats to, well, just about everything. And if you're looking for a career change that offers some real opportunity, learning about… READ THE REST
Recover your muscles like a pro with over 75% off this massage gun
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Whether you're an athlete, casual gym-goer, or just someone who enjoys full-body mobility, one thing is for certain: muscle and joint recovery are a must for everyone, and it also shouldn't… READ THE REST
