Sony's XM4 Reboot Raises Questions About Innovation Fatigue The tech industry often romanticizes innovation, but Sony's decision to re release its six year old WH 1000XM4 headphones as the C model is a more nuanced story.
The company's approach to product development has raised concerns about its willingness to take calculated risks and disrupt its own product line.
The new WH 1000XM4C looks identical to its 2020 predecessor, but this visual sameness hides a more insidious issue: Sony's reluctance to innovate.