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HBO Max App Launches On LG Smart TVs In U.S.

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA and WarnerMedia announced today that the HBO Max app is now available on LG Smart TVs1 in the U.S., including its line-up of award-winning LG OLED TVs.The arrival of HBO Max on LG Smart TVs makes it easier than ever for subscribers to access the popular streaming platform's full portfolio of premium content in one integrated experience and comes on the heels of the launch of HBO Max on LG Smart TVs across select territories in Latin America and the Caribbean in June.

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  • ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA and WarnerMedia announced today that the HBO Max app is now available on LG Smart TVs1 in the U.S., including its line-up of award-winning LG OLED TVs.The arrival of HBO Max on LG Smart TVs makes it easier than ever for subscribers to access the popular streaming platform's full portfolio of premium content in one integrated experience and comes on the heels of the launch of HBO Max on LG Smart TVs across select territories in Latin America and the Caribbean in June.
  • LG Smart TV owners can now access HBO Max2 on the TV's webOS platform by opening the HBO Max app using their remote or when available, by saying "HBO Max" into their LG Magic Remote3.
  • For more information on all of LG's Smart TV offerings including LG OLED, LG QNED MiniLED and LG NanoCell TVs, visit LG.com .
  • 1HBO Max available on LG OLED TVs, LG QNED Mini LED TVs, and LG NanoCell TVs from model years 2018-2021 via webOS 4.0 and higher.

SAVI Controls and LG Bring Innovative AV Solutions to Buffalo Wild Wings

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

DALLAS, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SAVI Controls , designer and manufacturer of commercial AV control and automation systems, has teamed up with LG Business Solutions to showcase the power of their LG webOS displaysand SAVI Canvas solution.

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  • DALLAS, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SAVI Controls , designer and manufacturer of commercial AV control and automation systems, has teamed up with LG Business Solutions to showcase the power of their LG webOS displaysand SAVI Canvas solution.
  • As a certified ecosystem partner, SAVI developed the network-based system for LG's award-winning webOS platform to demonstrate the full potential of display-oriented solutions.
  • Several Buffalo Wild Wings locations and hundreds of other commercial venues currently leverage the integrated solution, powering over 15,000 displays worldwide.
  • Established in 2011, SAVI Controls is revolutionizing commercial AV with a thoughtfully designed, full-scale AV control and automation solution focused on delivering immersive experiences to the end-user and their customers.

LG Ads Bolsters Leadership Team As Demand Escalates for CTV and Cross-Screen Advertising

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Kodige is a co-founder of LG Ads (formerly Alphonso) and has served as its chief product officer since 2013.

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  • Kodige is a co-founder of LG Ads (formerly Alphonso) and has served as its chief product officer since 2013.
  • Matta formerly served as chief executive officer of comScore and ICX Media and was president of location data services company GroundTruth.
  • Ed Lee, director of LG webOS ad business development, said, "The speed with which LG Ads has not only established a strong foothold, but is demonstrating leadership in the industry, is a strong testament to Mr. Chordia's leadership, drive and vision.
  • These changes to LG Ads leadership team come at a time of rapid expansion for the company and explosive growth in the connected TV and cross-screen advertising industry as a whole.

NexPlayer Joins AWS for Media & Entertainment Initiative

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

NexStreaming , the leading player SDK for premium video apps, announced today the support for the AWS for Media & Entertainment initiative from Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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  • NexStreaming , the leading player SDK for premium video apps, announced today the support for the AWS for Media & Entertainment initiative from Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • NexPlayer is compatible with AWS outputs across devices including Android, iOS, HTML5, Tizen, WebOS, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.
  • NexStreaming has created a NexPlayer MultiView solution where end users can synchronize live video streams on the same screen or with other users.
  • NexPlayer is the leading multiscreen player SDK for premium video services, being integrated inside the apps of companies such as ATT, Sky, Bell Media, BT, and TVB.

Firstech Unveils New "KP2" Keyless Touchpad Accessory for Remote Car Starters

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

SEATTLE, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Firstech, the maker of Compustar and DroneMobile connected car solutions, has announced that it will begin shipping the KP2 Keyless Touchpad (FT-KP2) in July 2021.

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  • SEATTLE, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Firstech, the maker of Compustar and DroneMobile connected car solutions, has announced that it will begin shipping the KP2 Keyless Touchpad (FT-KP2) in July 2021.
  • In daily use, the KP2 Touchpad functions as a convenient replacement for car keys for unlocking and locking the doors.
  • Installation of the KP2 Keyless Touchpad is simple, requiring only a single connection to a compatible Firstech remote starter, alarm, or KeyLocker.
  • If you are interested in learning more about the KP2 Keyless Touchpad, please visit http://www.myfirstech.com or email Firstech's sales team at [email protected] .

fuboTV Launches On LG Smart TVs In U.S.

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Monday, June 7, 2021

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --LG Electronics announced the launch today of the fuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) app on its webOS Smart TVs (2018-2021 models) in the U.S.,including its award-winning, best-in-class LG OLED TV lineup.

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  • ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --LG Electronics announced the launch today of the fuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) app on its webOS Smart TVs (2018-2021 models) in the U.S.,including its award-winning, best-in-class LG OLED TV lineup.
  • Starting today, LG customers can enjoy more than 100 sports, news and entertainment channels from fuboTV, the world's leadingsports-focused live TV streamingplatform.1LG Smart TVs users will be able to enjoy a free trial of fuboTV by scanning the QR code on the fuboTV app.
  • The fuboTV app on LG Smart TVs offers a premium viewing experience with popular features including:
    Profiles: up to six users within a subscription can personalize their fuboTV experience.
  • LG ElectronicsUSA, Inc., based inEnglewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a$56 billionglobal innovator in technology and manufacturing.

LG's New webOS TV Strategy Signals Consolidation in TV Streaming Platforms, Says Strategy Analytics

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

LGs announcement that it is making its webOS TV platform available to other vendors is a clear sign that the consolidation phase in TV streaming platforms is well under way, according to Strategy Analytics .

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  • LGs announcement that it is making its webOS TV platform available to other vendors is a clear sign that the consolidation phase in TV streaming platforms is well under way, according to Strategy Analytics .
  • 1.3 billion connected TV devices are currently in use worldwide, according to Strategy Analytics recent research, and the leading six platforms account for less than half.
  • WebOS TV itself has a 7% share, behind Samsungs Tizen, but ahead of Sony PlayStation, Amazons Fire TV OS, Roku TV OS and Googles Android TV.
  • Today LG announced that more than twenty TV manufacturers have committed to webOS TV and others are expected to join in the future.

LG Expands WebOS Smart TV Platform to TV Brand Partners

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2021 /CNW/ - LG Electronics (LG) announces the availability of its popular webOS TV platform ecosystem to other TV brand partners, disrupting the status quo in an industry known for its proprietary operating systems across different manufacturers.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2021 /CNW/ - LG Electronics (LG) announces the availability of its popular webOS TV platform ecosystem to other TV brand partners, disrupting the status quo in an industry known for its proprietary operating systems across different manufacturers.
  • LG is now expanding its expertise beyond TV manufacturing to encompass webOS TV software platform development and adoption by other TV brands.
  • As an integral component of LG's preeminent home entertainment ecosystem, webOS has delivered exceptional ease of use for LG TV owners through its intuitive interface design since 2014.
  • With LG webOS TV, partners also get a diversity of content options including access to global streaming service apps such as Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video and sports streaming service DAZN as well as LG Channels, the company's free premium content streaming service.

CEVA's MotionEngine™ Smart TV Software Comes to More Smart TV brands via LG webOS

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

"The point-and-click motion control capabilities enabled by CEVA's MotionEngine Smart TV software play an integral role in the popularity of webOS and LG Magic Remote.

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  • "The point-and-click motion control capabilities enabled by CEVA's MotionEngine Smart TV software play an integral role in the popularity of webOS and LG Magic Remote.
  • Introducing this intuitive UI to more webOS users via third party TV brands is key to our vision for the TV industry."
  • Under the expanded agreement, LG will license its acclaimed webOS smart TV platform, including the intuitive point-and-click cursor control functionality enabled by CEVA's MotionEngine Smart TV software, to third party TV brands adopting the webOS platform for their products.
  • LG has incorporated CEVA's Hillcrest Labs Freespace MotionEngine Smart TV software in more than 100 million TVs as part of webOS for more than a decade .

iWedia Teatro Media Player: a pivotal component for Android TV

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Supporting ABR streaming in HLS and MPEG-DASH formats across a wide range of platforms and devices (Android, iOS, Apple TV, Tizen, WebOS), iWedia's Teatro Media Player offers a world-class lean-back TV experience to end-users, while significantly reducing the complexity of cross-platform support thanks to its single SDK.

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  • Supporting ABR streaming in HLS and MPEG-DASH formats across a wide range of platforms and devices (Android, iOS, Apple TV, Tizen, WebOS), iWedia's Teatro Media Player offers a world-class lean-back TV experience to end-users, while significantly reducing the complexity of cross-platform support thanks to its single SDK.
  • Several global media technology companies in the likes of MediaKind already selected iWedia Teatro Media Player for their next-generation client solution based on Android TV.
  • The cloud native TV platform delivers a seamless media experience on any screen in or out of the home.
  • With the importance of the premium TV experience in the household the MediaFirst TV solution combines Google's Android TV ecosystem while takingfull advantage of the Teatro player's unparalleled reliability and performance, allowing their end-customers toenjoythe ultimate living room TV experience.