Is there any point in having an 8k screen right now? seems like there isn't even a lot of 4k content as is. So unless you are a graphic designer or something it seems pointless right now...or am I missing something here?
Pixel-dense displays were sought after long before HD was a thing. Photos, games, razor-sharp text..
I'm more interested in thinking about what devices could meaningfully use this density at this size. Like, it's obviously overkill for a laptop. Too big for VR. Too small for a television. Some other class of device that is viewed magnification?
It's worth remembering that most films made in the past two decades have been mastered at 2K, most films are distributed to cinemas at 2K, and most cinema projectors are 2K. Yes, most films are mastered and distributed at a resolution barely superior to 1080p.
In most respects, for the purposes of media consumption on a rectangular screen of any practical size, 4K already exceeds useful detail levels. 8K is absurd. Technology and content innovation should focus on high frame rate and high dynamic range.