Netflix's 'Fuller House' Mr. Bear toy is the shared-viewing experience we want

Netflix is hoping to pull on some heartstrings this holiday season with a brand new way to snuggle up to loved ones near and far. 

The company announced the specs for "Connected Mr. Bear," a plush teddy based on Stephanie Tanner's beloved toy from the early seasons of the original run of Full House. The second season of the Fuller House revival series set to stream Dec. 9, so Netflix is hoping to double down on its nostalgia and sentimentality.   

Connected Mr. Bear promises a special Fuller House viewing experience. With one Mr. Bear in one living room and a second, paired bear in another house far away, their synced "cuddle sensors" blink three times and activate a Netflix-connected device, turning on Fuller House. That way, viewers can watch (and cuddle) together. This video shows how it works: Read more...