Trying to bridge the gap between developer and manager for the last years didn't work, you get pulled in too many conflicting directions
Reality of coding versus the imaginary world of management, snr management.

I have a new position (switched companies) where I can leverage my technical knowledge but manage an application, employ other skills too.

Every Java book I have started..I stall at around page 51 - partly just because you need a tutor who can answer all those dumb questions.

Sony used to be innovative , I have sony products : but is this action really excusable ?

The world has moved on, popular culture encourages that people hack everything from their toaster to the PS3.
SONY wake up - you are doing the opposite of what you should be doing.
This will hit the main press and it will look so bad.

Change your ways to embrace the new world - not even Apple makes such a fuss about "the inevitable"
All Steve worries about is keeping his "one more thing" a surprise.