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At this point, the app only offers around 25 pieces of VR-specific content though Hulu plans to add more.

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Good news, Samsung Gear VR owners: Now you can watch Hulu on your headset.

The streaming service on Thursday launched a new virtual reality app that works with Samsung's VR wearable. At this point, the app only offers around 25 pieces of VR-specific content from providers like Discovery, Showtime, National Geographic, and Viacom, though Hulu said it plans to continually add more over time. And while the app just works on the Gear VR at the moment, Hulu plans to support additional VR platforms in the future, according to the company's Head of Experience, Ben Smith.

"At Hulu, we are inspired by great storytelling and are passionate about evolving the art and experience of storytelling in TV and movies," Smith wrote in a blog post. "360-degree content puts you in the middle of the action and gives content creators the ability to create much deeper visual, auditory and emotional immersion. VR lets the content creators transport you into their world — to help you feel what it is like to be present, to be in the moment."

One piece of content you'll want to check out via the app — Hulu's first originally produced VR short film dubbed The Big One, which "invites users to witness a meteor shower that soon turns into an apocalyptic nightmare." Subscribers can also watch Hulu's library of regular ole' 2D content via the app "in 360-degree, fully-immersive viewing environments" like a virtual movie theatre, swanky living room, or pretend beach.

"We are at the very beginning of VR and like everyone involved in VR technology and content, we at Hulu, have a lot of learn about what makes for a great VR experience in the eyes of the viewer," Smith wrote. "We are super excited about our first steps into VR."

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Angela Moscaritolo

Angela Moscaritolo

Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

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I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other product categories. I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade. 

Prior to joining PCMag, I was a reporter for SC Magazine, focusing on hackers and computer security. I earned a BS in journalism from West Virginia University, and started my career writing for newspapers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The Technology I Use

My little Florida beach bungalow is brimming with smart home tech. I have a smart speaker or display in every room, allowing me to control other connected devices by voice. The Nest Hub on my bedside table lets me set wake-up alarms, control my smart light bulbs, and set the temperature on my smart thermostat. I use the Amazon Echo Show 8 on my kitchen counter to browse recipes, reorder protein powder, check the weather, and watch the news while I do dishes. 

Because I suffer from allergies, air purifiers are essential. My favorite model is the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07, which doubles as a fan and continuously sends indoor pollution data to its companion mobile app. 

My pitbull Bradley sheds, so a good robot vacuum is a must. I currently use a premium Ecovacs Deebot that can both vacuum and mop, empty its own dustbin, and wash its own mop cloth. 

For fitness, I like to mix up my routine with cycling, indoor rowing, running, and strength training in addition to yoga. I take classes on the Tonal 2 smart strength training machine, I row indoors on an Aviron machine, and track my beach runs with an Apple Watch while listening to music on my Apple AirPods Pro. On the weekends, I love riding e-bikes like the rugged, beach-friendly Aventon Aventure for fun and fitness.

My job involves a lot of virtual meetings, so a quality webcam, microphone, and ring light are important. I use the Jabra PanaCast 20 webcam, the Elgato Wave: 3 microphone, and a Yesker tripod ring light. 

As for my preferred phone platform, I'm an iPhone person, but I've also extensively used Android for product testing.

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