HDMI 2.1 cables can have labels like UHD, or 8K on them, but otherwise look the same as any other HDMI cables. Cable Matters Then there’s the fact that no devices support it, yet.

HDMI uses a proprietary, symmetrical connector that can only be oriented in one way. Although electrically compatible with other standards like DVI and DisplayPort when using an adapter ...

I’ve connected and disconnected hundreds of HDMI cables in my time, but I must admit that I’ve never truly considered a post-HDMI world — until now. While the current top-shelf specification ...

HDMI has been the universal standard for connecting TV, AV and home cinema equipment for quite some time, after it made its debut in 2002. Now, 23 years later, there is a rival on the scene – better ...

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GPMI promises 192Gbps speeds and 480W power—but can it really replace HDMI, DisplayPort, or Thunderbolt? And do we really need it? GPMI (General Purpose Media Interface) is a potential audiovisual ...

Nintendo has updated its accessory compatibility page to clarify that the original HDMI cable is “not compatible” with the Switch 2. However, this phrasing has sparked some confusion ...

GPMI is designed to offer a one-cable solution for both data and power transmission, eliminating the need for multiple cables that are commonly used with current interfaces like HDMI. There will ...

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You can also use the versatile USB-C or MiniDisplayPort to send HDMI data using an adapter. There’s a double-sized Type-B port too, with 29 pins that’s designed for high-resolution displays, but it’s ...

If there’s one thing every laptop user should have, it’s a USB hub. After all, you probably feel like you don’t have enough ports for all your accessories and peripherals, right? In that ...