Embracing the 'Future,' Discovery Goes All-In on Virtual Reality

Taps Mythbusters, Gold Rush stars to launch VR platform

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Discovery Communications said in May that virtual reality is "like seeing the future." Now, it's more like seeing the present.

The company announced today it has launched its virtual-reality platform, Discovery VR.

"Discovery Communications has long innovated by bringing together emerging technologies with a keen focus on quality content and storytelling, and Discovery VR is a natural and powerful extension of our commitment to aggressively pursuing new horizons," said Conal Byrne, svp, digital media for Discovery Communications, in a statement.

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