Your HDMI 2.1 TVs and cables could be lying to you – here"s why
Your HDMI 2.1 devices might actually be HDMI 2.0 connectors in disguise......»»
iPhone 15 USB-C port is 100% standard; MFi certification rumors wrong
Prior to Apple’s launch event, there had been numerous suggestions that the iPhone 15 USB-C port might be restricted in some way, with only Apple-certified cables and accessories able to take advantage of full data transfer rates and charging power.....»»
Apple"s new "pro" Thunderbolt 4 and six-foot USB-C cables are bad, and you shouldn"t buy them
At the "Wonderlust" event, Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 lineup with USB-C, and now the company has overpriced accessories to go with them. There are better options.The iPhone 15 Pro with USB-C connected to a MacBook ProApple pricing is an art form on.....»»
Contrary to rumors, the iPhone 15 has a standard, by-the-book USB-C port
Apple already sells standard USB-C devices, and the iPhone is no different. Enlarge / The iPhone 15's USB-C port doesn't require special cables or chargers. (credit: Apple) The iPhone 15 lineup's transition from Lightnin.....»»
iPhone 15 doesn"t come with color-matched cables after all
Every iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro sold will come with the same braided, white USB 2.0 Type-C cable.Everyone gets a white cableRumors suggested Apple would include a color-matched USB-C cable with every iPhone it sold, but that didn't come to pass. Ins.....»»
iPhone 15 replaces Lightning port with USB-C
Apple today unveiled the iPhone 15 lineup, which notably replaces the Lightning connector with USB-C. This means customer no longer need proprietary cables to charge their iPhone or transfer data. , and are also used by most modern Android phones.....»»
iPhone 15 USB-C vs Lightning -- here"s what you need to know
Apple's replacement of the charging port on the iPhone 15 with USB-C will require some user charging changes, but your old AC adapters, batteries, and cables aren't trash. Here's what you need to know.USB-C on an iPad AirCharging devices is a habit t.....»»
Apple staff will unsurprisingly tell iPhone 15 customers that Lightning won"t work
A new social media post has dramatically exclaimed that Apple employees will tell customers that Lightning charging cables aren't going to work with the iPhone 15. This is completely true, of course, and should be expected.USB-C to Lightning cableIf.....»»
The best HDMI switchers for 2023 to make the most of your TV’s inputs
Running out of HDMI ports on your TV or AV receiver? Not a problem. Consider adding one of the best HDMI switchers to your home theater to gain more inputs......»»
iPhone 15 cables, Vision Pro developer experiences, iOS 17 beta 7
Benjamin and Chance analyze this week’s flurry of leaks about the supposed cable coming in the iPhone 15 box. Apple also started up the Vision Pro PR machine, released the latest iOS 17 beta, and why a 2021 movie jumped to the top of the TV+ charts.....»»
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect could eliminate home theater soundbars and HDMI cables
New tech from Dolby Labs called Dolby Atmos FlexConnect is going to make TVs, not soundbars or AV receivers, the central unit in a fully wireless home theater......»»
iPhone 15 cable rumors highlight a mess Apple ought to solve
This week has seen three iPhone 15 cable rumors, which serve to underline the mess around USB-C cables in general. While that’s not a mess of Apple’s making, it is one the company could and should solve for its own customers. The first of the.....»»
iPhone 15 rumors: ‘Ultra’ name potential, braided USB-C cables
We’re three weeks out from when we expect Apple to officially announce the iPhone 15 line, and that’s plenty of time for a new round of rumors to come to life. more….....»»
AirTag again exposes lies told by airlines about lost luggage
A Canadian man recounts how only an AirTag got him his luggage back after United Airlines lost it and persisted in lying about where it was.Sometimes AirTags have given us funny stories about lost luggage going on a better holiday than its owners. So.....»»
iPhone 15 could get braided & color-matched USB-C cables
A pair of leakers claim photographs of braided USB-C cables show what to expect from Apple's iPhone 15 launch, with multiple cable color options expected to be on the way.USB-C cables rumored to work with the iPhone 15 [X/@KosutamiSan]On Saturday, se.....»»
Climate change impacts are unraveling the fabric of society in the South-West Pacific, says report
Weather-related disasters and climate change impacts are unraveling the fabric of society in the South-West Pacific. Sea level rise threatens the future of low-lying islands while increasing ocean heat and acidification harms vital and vulnerable mar.....»»
Satechi"s new USB-C dock adds ports and lifts your MacBooks
Satechi's latest 9-port dock connects to Apple's MacBook Air or MacBook Pro via two USB-C cables, acts as an elevated stand, and contains an NVMe SSD enclosure to inexpensively boost storage.Satechi Dual Dock StandApple products are built with a spec.....»»
Saturn says only students can see user data, but the new iPhone app for teens is lying
What if I told you there was a new app that let anyone easily look up names and social media accounts for local teenagers? Creepy much? That’s exactly what a new app called Saturn does. It’s also currently one of the top 15 iPhone apps on the App.....»»
2D optical waveguides: Scientists invent smallest known way to guide light
Directing light from place to the place is the backbone of our modern world. Beneath the oceans and across continents, fiber optic cables carry light that encodes everything from YouTube videos to banking transmissions—all inside strands about the.....»»
Sony’s premium soundbars will finally get support for VRR, ALLM
The one thing Sony's 2022 soundbars lacked was support for HDMI 2.1 variable refresh rate and auto low-latency mode. This fall, that gets fixed......»»
PS5 gaining Dolby Atmos support, benefiting HomePod home theater users
An upcoming PlayStation 5 update will bring Dolby Atmos support, benefitting users that have HomePods set up as home theater systems via Apple TV 4K and the HDMI ARC port.HomePod home theaterApple's larger HomePod, either generation, can output 5.1 o.....»»