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......»»
Google’s self-designed office swallows Wi-Fi “like the Bermuda Triangle”
Bad radio propagation means Googlers are making do with Ethernet cables, phone hotspots. Enlarge / Google's Bay View campus was designed with the world's strangest roof line. (credit: Google) Google's swanky new "Bay Vi.....»»
HDMI ARC and eARC: What are they, and how do they work?
If you’re not using HDMI ARC, you should be. This underappreciated HDMI tech eliminates extra cables, improves audio, and makes it easier to control your gear......»»
HDMI Forum to AMD: No, you can’t make an open source HDMI 2.1 driver
Linux users can't hit the same resolutions and speeds as Windows—or DisplayPort. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Any Linux user trying to send the highest-resolution images to a display at the fastest frame rate is out.....»»
Could fiber optic cable help scientists probe the deep layers of the moon?
An increasing number of seismologists are using fiber optic cables to detect seismic waves on Earth—but how would this technology fare on the moon, and what would it tell us about the deep layers of our nearest neighbor in space?.....»»
This Dell 27-inch 4K monitor is probably cheaper than you thought
The Dell S2721QS 4K monitor, featuring a 27-inch screen and dual HDMI ports, is on sale from Dell for $230, but the offer is only available for a limited time......»»
Kanto’s new Ren active speakers with HDMI take aim at your TV room
Kanto Audio has announced yet another set of active bookshelf speakers, the Ren. But this time, the company has added HDMI ARC for TV connectivity......»»
The 4 best ethernet cables for gaming on PS5, Xbox, or PC
Whether you're the gamer down the hall or the one with a console shoved in a cabinet, try these ethernet cables......»»
The 6 best optical audio cables for soundbars and more in 2024
HDMI is the new standard for audio/video connections, but a great optical audio cable is just as important. Here are several of the best optical connections......»»
The 6 best XLR cables for microphones in 2024
We've picked out all the best XLR cables for hooking up your microphone, with a look at all the best features you could need......»»
Japan"s precision moon lander has hit its target, but it appears to be upside-down
Japan's space agency said Thursday that its first lunar mission hit the tiny patch of the moon's surface it was aiming for, in a successful demonstration of its pinpoint landing system—although the probe appears to be lying upside-down......»»
Discovery of low-lying isomeric states in cesium-136 has applications in particle astrophysics
Large, low-background detectors using xenon as a target medium are widely used in fundamental physics, particularly in experiments searching for dark matter or studying rare decays of atomic nuclei. In these detectors, the weak interaction of a neutr.....»»
Why I hope the Atari 400 Mini will bring respect to Atari’s most underrated platform
Can USB, HDMI, and built-in games raise awareness for a platform overshadowed by the C64? Enlarge / Retro Games' THE400 Mini console. (credit: Retro Games / Benj Edwards) Last week, UK-based Retro Games, Ltd. announced a.....»»
Magnetic cables were a sleeper hit at CES 2024
While everyone is jazzed about the use of AI, self-stabilizing robots, and flashy mixed-reality glasses, on the show floor, we saw hordes of people excited over a new wave of magnetic cables that are preparing to launch.Magnetic cables are looking a.....»»
Hunter Biden’s daughter hits back at Greene for ‘lying’ at House hearing
Hunter Biden’s daughter hits back at Greene for ‘lying’ at House hearing.....»»
EPA expands “high priority” probe into AT&T, Verizon lead-contaminated cables
EPA plans to meet with telecom giants this month to discuss lead cables. Enlarge (credit: Ronald Martinez / Staff | Getty Images News) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expanding its investigation into potenti.....»»
New DisplayPort 2.1a standard will eventually let you use longer cables
VESA's update to DisplayPort 2.1a will allow the use of longer passive cables to connect to monitors, but Mac users won't benefit from the change just yet.DisplayPort is supported in Thunderbolt connections. The standard, announced by the Video Elect.....»»
Looking at the sides of molecules: Lateral force microscopy reveals previously unseen hydrogen atoms
Researchers at the University of Regensburg and the Graz University of Technology have shown that hydrogen atoms at the sides of molecules lying on a surface can directly be seen. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academ.....»»
The 11 best USB-C cables for 2024, chosen by experts
Many new smartphones require USB cables, as do various accessories. Our roundup of the best and most versatile cables on the market will make your choice easy......»»
The 11 best USB-C cables for 2024
Many new smartphones require USB cables, as do various accessories. Our roundup of the best and most versatile cables on the market will make your choice easy......»»
The 7 best HDMI switchers for 2024
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......»»