What is up with Sony's weird TV remote/speaker combo?

Every now and then a tech device comes along that makes you go "huh-wha?" Sony's combination wireless speaker and television remote is one of those gadgets

Sony Japan has announced a combination TV remote and speaker designed to play sound from your television to the device using a dongle you plug into your television

Except for the speaker part of the device, it looks like a total throwback to remotes past. It's white and bulky, so it's less likely you'll lose it (unlike the disappearing act the slim Apple TV remote tends to pull.) It's got a big volume knob and a cute little handle so you can tote it from room to room Read more...