Sony stops making 8K TVs, but ultra high-def cameras remain key to future

What just happened? Once positioned as the successor to Ultra HD, the 8K TV format has struggled to gain traction. Sony has been one of the tech's most prominent backers, but is now stepping away from the market. A long-term return remains possible, but only if broader industry conditions shift. Sony has quietly confirmed it has no plans to release new 8K TVs anytime soon. Its last models, the 75 and 85-inch Bravia XR Z9K, launched in 2022 and remained in rotation for two years. Now the company is discontinuing the line entirely. Sony said it may eventually return to 8K TVs, but there is not enough momentum in the market right now. The company's remaining 8K TVs will stay on shelves until inventory runs out. Its upcoming models focus on high-end QD-OLED panels with 4K Ultra HD resolution, sold under the Bravia 8 II brand. The manufacturer is also developing a 4K LCD prototype featuring RGB LED backlighting. Defined by the ITU-R BT.2020 standard for 8K broadcasting, the format suppor ... Read full article.