Version History is back for a new season! If you like the show, follow the Version History audio podcast feed to get every new episode. In the early 1990s, Sony was at the top of the electronics world. Whether it was a play station, a TV or a Walkman, its products were everywhere. But Sony had one more bet up its sleeve, one it thought could put it over the top: a robot dog. Join The Verge’s David Pierce, Vee Song, and Jen Tuohy as they trace Aibo’s inception, how it became a global phenomenon, and its lasting influence on today’s home robots. Version History is also on video! Check us out on YouTube. Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed. We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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