- Roku Labs will soon let US users test experimental features directly from the Home Screen and provide feedback before wider rollouts.
- Roku is also rolling out smarter search explanations, weather information through Roku Voice, and discounted subscription bundles in the US and Mexico.
- Roku’s redesigned Home Screen is expanding to Brazil and Mexico, while Roku LT OS is going open source for developers and hardware projects.
Roku may be raising hardware prices, but at least users can rest assured that they’re getting some value from their streaming dollar, as the company previews its latest Roku OS update, including enhanced search, its revamped home screen expansion, and most importantly, a new way for users to test experimental features before they’re ready for prime time.
The San Jose-based announces the big update in a blog post today, and it’s clear that the streaming giant’s focus is on letting users share feedback and directly influence new features.




