sentences:  On January 8, 2010 at Consumer Electronics Show, Vudu announced that it would phase out its in-house hardware business, in favor of focusing on integration of its rich Internet application platform, "Vudu Apps" (which featured Vudu as well as other streaming video and internet services), directly into internet-connected televisions and Blu-ray players, with initial hardware partners including LG, Magnavox, Mitsubishi, Samsung, Sanyo, Sharp, Toshiba, and Vizio.On February 22, 2010, Walmart announced its intent to acquire Vudu.The company had previously attempted to offer digital video sales in 2007, but the service folded due to competition with iTunes Store.