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The Eye's Maximum Resolution Is Even Higher Than We Thought


What's the retinal resolution of the human eye, or how many pixels can we actually perceive? And is there any point in purchasing an expensive, ultra-high-def TV for an optimal in-home viewing experience? These questions were recently explored by researchers from the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with Meta Reality Labs, developers of virtual and augmented reality technologies.

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