Panasonic and Sony to develop high-res 8K televisions

Japan is looking to boost its tech offering ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, as Panasonic and Sony partner with broadcaster NHK to develop televisions with 8K video, reports Nikkei.

The all-Japanese alliance will focus on creating the ultrahigh-resolution televisions in a market dominated recently by South Korean and Chinese competitors. Televisions with 8K resolution would double the current 4K available offering, allowing for more realistic graphics.

Though Panasonic and Sony have not given a specific roll-out date, they will aim to launch in time to benefit from TV purchases made ahead of the 2020 Games. The companies also plan to bring their 8K technology to other devices, such as digital cameras