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Roku introduces Labs program for users to test experimental apps
The program includes weather, stocks and customization tools. Roku is also open-sourcing LT OS, which powers its remotes and smart home products.
The short version
- Roku Labs will let Roku owners test experimental apps through a home-screen tile. Roku says participants can provide feedback to influence development.[Engadget · 9to5Google]
- Engadget lists Backdrops Studio, Roku Immerse, Roku Weather and Roku Stocks as launch apps; 9to5Google also reports Roku City Dash.[Engadget · 9to5Google]
- Availability remains unclear: Engadget describes the program as launching, while 9to5Google says it is coming soon.[Engadget · 9to5Google]
Key facts
- Engadget reports that any Roku owner will be able to access Roku Labs through a home-screen tile.[Engadget]
- Roku says users can provide feedback on experimental apps and influence their development.[Engadget]
- Engadget names Backdrops Studio, Roku Immerse, Roku Weather and Roku Stocks as the four launch apps.[Engadget]
- 9to5Google reports that Roku Labs also includes the Roku City Dash game.[9to5Google]
- Roku is open-sourcing LT OS, used in its remotes and smart home products.[Engadget]
What remains uncertain
- The reports do not establish a precise availability date: Engadget describes Roku Labs as launching, while 9to5Google says it is coming soon.[Engadget · 9to5Google]
Sources
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