Join / Sign In CNET editors pick the products and services we write about. When you buy through our links, we may get a commission. GoPro opens up its Labs toolbox again with new experimental features The camera maker's special firmware program gives the Hero9, Hero8, Hero7 and Max some new ways to trigger recordings and more. Josh Goldman/CNET GoPro is giving users of its cameras access to more experimental features through its GoPro Labs program it launched in May 2020. For owners of the Hero9 Black, Hero8 Black, Hero7 Black and GoPro Max cameras, you can download and install the special release firmware to add new capabilities to the cameras. You won't lose any features, you'll just gain new ones.