There aren't many tech companies that can claim Sony's level of influence in how we live our lives. From the Walkman to the PlayStation to the Trinitron, Sony has been making excellent gadgets in multiple categories for decades, which makes this week's news just a little sad. Sony's new joint venture with TCL isn't the end of Sony TVs - and it might even be good news - but it's certainly the end of an era.
On this episode of The Vergecast, Nilay and David discuss the Sony / TCL deal, Sony's legacy in televisions, and what it all might mean for anyone shopping for a new set. The deal isn't done, and we don't know all that much about it yet, …
