8K + 5G = a new equation

As our last issue hit the presses, the Nikkei Asian Review reported that Huawei plans to introduce the world’s first 5G television. Say wha? But yes, you heard correctly. Huawei’s first entry into the television market will reportedly have not only an 8K display but also an unprecedented 5G module, allowing wireless data communication at better than current NBN speeds.

So what would this new device be? Is it still a television? The report highlights that interactive content will be enabled by the speedy two-way 5G connection so perhaps it will be more akin to a smartphone — or an enormous phablet that you hang on the wall. Or are we seeing the birth of a new