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......»»
Apple accessories — best deals in 07 2022
The best Apple accessory deals available right now. Save on Apple cables, adapters, charging accessories and cases......»»
Existing fiber optic cables can monitor whales
A new study demonstrates for the first time that the same undersea fiber optic cables used for internet and cable television can be repurposed to tune in to marine life at unprecedented scales, potentially transforming critical conservation efforts......»»
Apple Watch not charging? Here are 5 ways to fix it
Apple Watch not charging? Whether you’re having issues with a particular cable, multiple cables/chargers, or your touch screen isn’t responding, read on for 5 solutions to fix an Apple Watch that won’t power up. more… The post Apple Watch n.....»»
This clever dongle stops attackers infiltrating your HDMI port
Physical dongle blocks off a little-know attack vector: the HDMI port......»»
The best Ethernet cables for 2022: Cat 8, Cat 7, Cat 6, and Cat 5e
Ethernet cables are faster than traditional Wi-Fi connections. Whether you're looking for length or bandwidth, here are the best Ethernet cables you can get......»»
JVC"s OLED TV with 4K 120Hz looks great… if you can get it
These 4K TVs with HDMI 2.1 support sound likely to be bargains, but we're frustrated they won't be coming to a lot of countries that would love them......»»
Belkin surge protector sale on Amazon has prices from $12
There are so many terrific Belkin surge protector deals on Amazon right now. There are a few HDMI cables and adapters on sale as well, but all the best bargains are on power strips. These are obviously essential accessories for every single person ou.....»»
Photonic integrated erbium doped amplifiers reach commercial performance
Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs) are devices that can provide gain to the optical signal power in optical fibers. They are often used in long-distance communication fiber optic cables and fiber-based lasers. Invented in the 1980s, EDFAs have pro.....»»
New HDMI version fixes the TV cable"s biggest problem
New 2.1a standard allows consoles and streaming boxes to provide additional power to HDMI cables, meaning longer leads can maintain a strong signal.....»»
Addition of Cable Power to HDMI simplifies longer cable runs
The HDMI 2.1a specification has been updated with Cable Power, a feature that enables much longer cable lengths, without the need for an external power supply......»»
Blistering Data Transmission Record Clocks Over 1 Petabit Per Second
An anonymous reader quotes a report from New Atlas: Researchers in Japan have clocked a new speed record for data transmission -- a blistering 1.02 petabits per second (Pb/s). Better yet, the breakthrough was achieved using optical fiber cables that.....»»
Have an old iPad lying around? You might be able to make it run Linux soon
Devs say they have Linux booting on devices using Apple A7- and A8-based chips. Enlarge / Linux booting up on an old iPad Air 2. (credit: Konrad Dybcio) If you have a 2013- or 2014-era iPad sitting around unused because it's.....»»
New Plugable dock adds three HD displays to a Mac
The Plugable USB-C Quad HDMI docking station uses DisplayLink to allow users to add three HD monitors to their M1 Mac alongside ten additional ports.Plugable Quad HDMI docking stationThe Plugable Quad HDMI docking station connects to a Mac or Windows.....»»
Vanuatu declares climate emergency
Vanuatu's parliament has declared a climate emergency, with the low-lying island nation's prime minister flagging a US$1.2 billion cost to cushion climate change's impacts on his country......»»
Tangle-Free Magnetic USB Cables Are Here
The Verge's Sean Hollister has been testing a number of "nifty" USB cables that magnetically stick to themselves and don't get all tangled up in your drawers and bags. The only problem is "they all suck big time at data transfer, charging, or both,".....»»
Topco debuts Vishare video codec chips with HDMI-like performance
Topco Scientific, a distributor of semiconductor and optoelectronics products and solutions, is showcasing the latest video codec chips of ViShare Technology at Computex 2022, providing low-latency, high video quality and highly stable wireless trans.....»»
The benefits of solar-powered smart wearables
Imagine a life free from cables, power banks, and wall outlets. Solar wearables are here, but are they worth it?.....»»
Developing next-generation superconducting cables
Researchers at Florida State University's Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS), in collaboration with Colorado-based Advanced Conductor Technologies, have demonstrated a new, ready-to-use superconducting cable system—an improvement to supercond.....»»
Undersea Cables Are the Latest Tools for Earthquake Detection
Rumbles and tides create tiny, detectable disturbances in fiber optics. The world’s cables could form a vast network for detecting earthquakes and tsunamis......»»
HDMI ARC and eARC: The one-cable solution for TV audio, fully explained
If you’re not using HDMI ARC, you should be. This under-appreciated HDMI tech eliminates extra cables, improves audio, and makes it easier to control your gear......»»