LG Electronics to unveil smart TV in Germany

LG Electronics Inc. will this week unveil a smart TV at a global electronic goods fair in Germany, to join the television industry’s rush to introduce online applications to the living room.

The world’s second-largest TV maker said the new TV was its first Web-connected television, based on its own platform called NetCast. The smart TV will be showcased at the IFA trade show in Berlin, which is being held Sept. 3-8.

LG Electronics’ announcement comes as Japan’s Sony was also expected to reveal its new Google TV at the show.

Sony had said in May that it would join hands with Google and Intel to provide smart TVs built on Google’s open platform.