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The Joint Venture with TCL Is a Turning Point in Sony’s Celebrated TV History

Sony's Bravia 8 II recently won Value Electronics' annual TV Shootout for the seventh consecutive year, besting Samsung, Panasonic, and LG in a head-to-head picture quality showdown that's been the industry's most respected benchmark for two decades. Now, nine months later, Sony has signed over the majority control of its entire TV business to TCL. Wait, what? Officially announced on March 31, 2026, the new company is called BRAVIA Inc. If you're a Sony fan, you might have questions. We’re going to do our best to tell you what we know thus far. 

What You Need to Know about Indoor Vs. Outdoor TVs

Every spring, someone decides the TV they're replacing is "perfectly good" and moves it outside. It survives the summer. Maybe even two. Then one morning, it just doesn't turn on—and the repair estimate comes back higher than a proper outdoor TV would have cost in the first place. The outdoor TV vs. indoor TV debate isn't really a debate. One was engineered for elements that would make the other cry. Park City patios take real punishment—brutal UV in summer, hard freezes from October through April, and temperature swings that make electronics want to move closer to the equator. Getting outdoor viewing right means starting with the right display and thinking through the installation before a single wire gets pulled.

There’s a Right & Wrong Way to Design Motorized Drapes. Here’s How to Do It the Right Way 

If you’ve spent any time online researching motorized drapery, you’ll know there are endless posts and videos out there of people’s DIY projects. And many of them… do not look great. 

We’ve seen drapes that leave a one-inch gap when closed. Visible cables plugged into outlets. Exposed battery packs. Drapery racks and fabrics that do nothing for the room’s interior design. The list goes on. 

The truth is, many moving parts go into designing, installing, and programming a shading system that looks like true luxury. Even if you’re partnering with an interior designer, they likely don’t know the technology side required of motorized drapery. For a true seamless look, take the following advice. 

Precision Engineering Meets Bespoke Design for Your Park City Estate

Large displays present a unique challenge for the luxury mountain architecture in Park City. While these screens offer incredible 4K resolution and high dynamic range, they rarely contribute to the room's design when powered off. You just have a 100-inch black rectangle breaking up your perfectly curated aesthetic. 

High-end design should remain the priority, even when you want to integrate the latest entertainment technology into your living space. At Show & Tell, we have some tricks up our sleeve to make these displays disappear and stay out of the way when not in use. 

All magicians need the right tools to make their tricks work. We utilize solutions from Future Automation that function with the accuracy of a fine watch. Their mounts integrate directly into the home’s architecture. From the open-concept Great Rooms to the massive window walls common across the Wasatch Front, you shouldn't have to choose between a world-class view and a world-class home theater. Staking a permanent claim on your window space with a television shouldn't be your only option when modern engineering allows for much more creative solutions.

RGB Triple Laser Technology That Challenges the Projection Giants

The projection world has long belonged to established names like Sony and JVC, and for good reason—they've delivered reference-quality performance for decades. But occasionally an innovative upstart rethinks what's possible, democratizing premium technology for a broader audience. Valerion—the premium long-throw brand from AWOL Vision—did exactly that when their 2024 Kickstarter campaign raised over $10 million by bringing RGB triple laser projection to projectors starting under $2,000. Reviewers now routinely compare their flagship models to projectors costing three times as much, not as budget alternatives but as legitimate performance competitors. What makes Valerion compelling isn't just the technology itself, but how they've engineered flexibility into every model—from dedicated home theaters to portable setups that travel wherever entertainment happens.