The deal has raised concerns among privacy advocates, as Vizio has gotten in trouble over advertising and data tracking in the past. In 2017, it paid a $2.2 million fine to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that accused it of tracking viewers without their consent.

Walmart closed its $2.3 billion acquisition of TV maker Vizio, a move by the retailing giant to expand its advertising business.

Walmart just closed its acquisition of popular television maker Vizio in an effort to boost its advertising business. The acquisition was initially Walmart just closed its acquisition of popular television maker Vizio in an effort to boost its advertising business.