HDMI 2.2 is here, but you’ll need a new cable
TL;DR HDMI 2.2 is here, introducing higher 96Gbps bandwidth, HDMI Fixed Rate Link technology, and support for higher resolutions and refresh rates. There’s also a new Latency Indication Protocol for…
How to know if a USB cable is hiding malicious hacker hardware
We expect USB-C cables to perform a specific task: transferring either data or files between devices. We give little more thought to the matter, but malicious USB-C cables can do…
Streaming is becoming a little more like cable with always-on HBO channels for Max
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing always-on channels to Max in a new test. Those included in the test will see always-on channels that mirror…
Meta plans to build a $10B subsea cable spanning the world, sources say
Meta, the parent of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is the second-biggest driver of internet usage globally. Its properties — and their billions of users — account for 10% of all…
Buying a USB-C cable? Watch out for these 6 gotchas
It’s been a few years since USB-C first hit the scene. And while we still love how reversible it is and how powerful it’s become, we’re also more aware of…
Comcast spins off its cable channels into separate company as it looks for growth
Cable television has long been viewed as a stagnant business, showing little promise for growth over the years. However, Comcast believes it has found a new growth opportunity. On Wednesday,…
Android files now appear in Windows File Explorer, no cable necessary
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Microsoft is pushing Android storage integration to Windows 11 and 10 in a staged rollout. PC users will be able to see their Android…
Anker’s high-speed power bank with built-in USB-C cable is 40% off
Keeping your phone (and other devices) up and running even while on the go is essential these days, so a reliable power bank is something you should have in your…
I love this 140W USB-C desktop charging station with Qi2 and retractable cable
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority If I tell you I’ve seen at least a thousand different chargers at IFA 2024, it would be a big understatement, but one product…
Ditch the cable and make your vehicle’s Apple CarPlay wireless for $50
TL;DR: This device transforms your wired CarPlay into wireless for less than $50. If your car doesn’t support wireless CarPlay, then you know how annoying it is to have your…