Sony, Xiaomi channel the young back to TV

As watching TV dramas and playing games on mobile devices have become popular among young consumers, traditional TV producers are eager to pull them back to the living room by working with Internet service providers.

Sony China Co Ltd announced plans to cooperate with Xiaomi Corp, known for its smartphones and smart TVs, during the launch of its 4K media player, which can download 4K quality movies and other visual content.

4K TV offers four times the resolution of high-definition TV and is designed especially for very large screens.