Selected Finalists to Receive Funding to
Develop and Launch Their Gaming or Lifestyle App on
LG Smart TVs
SANTA
CLARA, Calif., July 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics announced a call for participants
for its annual global webOS hackathon, with a focus this year on
AI-based solutions and gaming services. Developers worldwide are
invited to apply and submit their apps for a chance to win a
significant monetary prize along with the opportunity to present
onstage to LG executives in Seoul, South
Korea, this September.
As a web-centric platform with an easy-to-use Smart TV software
development kit, webOS enables developers to create third-party
services and apps for millions of homes worldwide. The platform
offers developers the tools to create apps and services that engage
media, devices, security, networking, Smart TV functionalities and
more. Through this hackathon, developers will have the opportunity
to build and launch their app on LG Smart TVs, directly reaching
consumers with their business.
Powering LG Smart TVs, including the award-winning LG OLED TV,
for over a decade, webOS platform has been acclaimed as a friendly
user interface, with easy navigation and customization to provide
users with the premium entertainment experience expected from an LG
products. Now, with an always-growing ecosystem of global partners,
the webOS platform is set to drive the next generation of service
innovation.
In addition, LG is committed to offering a diverse range of
gaming services by continuing to expand the webOS ecosystem through
partnering with gaming industry leaders to bring its customers a
broad selection of options for different preferences and interests,
while advancing the gaming capabilities of its outstanding OLED
TVs. A growing offer of cloud gaming services and family games are
available on LG Smart TVs in global markets.
To participate in the hackathon, applicants will need to submit
their applications here. Applications for the hackathon are
now open and will close on July 26th. Following the
application process, participants will be invited to a webinar to
learn more about the API and hackathon details. Finalists will be
notified by mid-September.
For more information about the hackathon, including detailed
event schedules with Terms & Conditions, please visit
https://weboshackathon.lge.com/.
The hackathon will begin with a virtual webinar in
early July. Participants will choose to create a game or lifestyle
service app using either the Web or Flutter framework, with the
opportunity to earn additional merit points for utilizing AI. The
app, scenario and demo video must be submitted by August 26. Selected winning developers will then
be invited to Seoul to present
their ideas in front of top LG executives on September 27.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winners of the
hackathon, with a USD $100,000 Grand
Prize for first place, $80,000 for
second place and $50,000 for third
place. The winners will also receive technical support leading up
to the rollout of their app as well as on-device promotional
opportunities after the launch. Winning apps must be ready for
release on the LG Content Store by the end of June 2025.
"LG webOS Hackathon 2024 aims to attract creators worldwide who
are building lifestyle solutions," said Chris Jo, senior vice president of platform
business at LG Home Entertainment Company. "LG is committed to
engaging with the gaming community on a global scale, partnering
with developers to nurture the next generation of talent using LG's
developer platform."
About LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company
The
LG Home Entertainment Company is a recognized innovator in
televisions and audio-video systems. LG offers an elevated home
entertainment experience through its award-winning OLED TVs and
QNED LED TVs powered by the innovative webOS smart TV platform.
Aiming to help provide consumers with top-class user experience,
all of LG's home entertainment products are designed with
environmental sustainability in mind, from production all the way
through to disposal. For more news on LG, visit
www.LGnewsroom.com.
About webOS platform
webOS platform has powered LG
TVs for over a decade and has been acclaimed as a friendly user
interface, allowing for easy navigation and customization. With an
always growing ecosystem of global partners, lifestyle services and
UI innovation, webOS is set to drive LG's future growth into cross
device and out-of-home experience.
LG Channels is LG's exclusive free streaming service, offering a
wide selection of premium live and on-demand programming, including
movies, TV shows, news, sports, comedy, anime, and more. With an
always growing number of channels, LG TV, smart monitor or
projector owners can easily discover their favorite programs by
launching the LG Channels application on their LG screen. Since
2024, LG Channels for Automotive was launched increasing the
customer base. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.
Media Contacts:
LG Electronics USA
Linda Quach
+1 408 903 3045
linda.quach@lge.com
Rick Cohen
+1 212 885 0543
rick.cohen@lg-one.com
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