One big reason to consider purchasing a new 8K TV when they’re released in Australia next year – your brain will really appreciate it more than your eyes.
Even when the TV screen actually goes beyond our retinal capability – our brains can still perceive even greater depth and register emotions faster according to Dr Kyoung Min Lee, MD PhD from the Cognitive Science Institute of Seoul National University.
Tech Guide spoke to Dr Lee at Samsung’s headquarters in South Korea
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