NetCast

NetCast was a proprietary internet platform developed by LG Electronics for use in their internet-enabled televisions and other consumer electronics devices. It provided access to a curated selection of online services and applications directly on the television, without requiring a separate computer or set-top box.

NetCast served as a precursor to the more advanced webOS operating system that LG later adopted. It offered users a graphical user interface (GUI) to navigate through available applications, which typically included streaming video services (such as Netflix and YouTube), social media platforms (like Facebook and Twitter), weather information, and other web-based content.

The platform relied on a combination of technologies, including widgets and web standards, to deliver these services. Content providers partnered with LG to develop and deploy applications specifically optimized for the NetCast environment.

While NetCast offered a convenient way to access online content on televisions, it faced limitations in terms of developer support, app availability compared to more open platforms, and the complexity of updating the platform as web technologies evolved. LG eventually transitioned to webOS, which offered a more robust and versatile smart TV experience.

NetCast devices are generally considered legacy products now, with LG no longer actively supporting or updating the platform. Many of the services originally offered on NetCast may no longer function reliably, or may have been discontinued by their respective providers.