Sony killing features for antenna, set-top box users of Bravia smart TVs in May
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Sony is removing some features from its recent Bravia smart TVs next month, a move that will affect people who use an antenna or a set-top box. As of “late May 2026,” people who use an antenna with the affected TV models will see a reduced TV guide, according to a support page spotted by Cord Cutters News. Per the support page, “program information may not appear depending on the channel,” and “only programs from recently watched channels may be shown” for channels delivered through an antenna. Users will also no longer see channel logos or thumbnail images in program descriptions for TV channels delivered through an antenna. Read full article Comments
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