The Twilio company is hosting a contest for developers to create apps that utilize the new Metro or WinRT features in Windows 8 Developer Preview Tablet PC, with a focus on showcasing creativity and originality in their submissions. The contest aims to encourage developers to try using Twilio for cloud communications, offering a chance to solve problems and gain recognition. To participate, developers must submit an open-sourced code that meets specific criteria and is publicly available, with the deadline for submission being October 2nd at 11:59pm PT.