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Roku’s new Labs hub brings experimental apps to the big screen
Publisher description: Roku’s latest OS update introduces Roku Labs, a new hub for experimental apps, alongside personalized home screens in more markets, streaming subscription bundles, and more.
TechCrunch | Sep 17, 2026 | Sarah Perez
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Roku is turning your TV into its own testing grounds. On Thursday, the connected TV device maker unveiled the latest update to Roku OS, which introduces a new experience called Roku Labs that allows U. S. customers to access experimental apps made by the company. Roku also said it is open-sourcing the software that powers its Roku remote, Roku LT OS, which could invite outside developers and makers to build their own applications and devices.
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