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Dell Streak PDMI connector opens new hook-up potential

Chris Davies, Aug 20th 2010 Discuss [1]

Dell's choice of an apparently proprietary connector for its Streak was one of the notable frustrations in our review of the Android MID, but it turns out not everything about the port is non-standard. Owners over at the Pocketables forum have been digging through the specifications and even doing pin-to-pin testing of the Streak's HDMI dock, and have discovered it pretty much matches the PDMI standard. The discovery opens up the possibility of cheaper third-party USB cables than Dell's own $19.99 accessory, together with other potential hacks. Read The Full Story

Wiretape Makes Cables Worthy Again

Evan Selleck, Jun 14th 2010 Discuss [4]

We're pretty vocal about our distaste for the traditional wire. After all, they're only slightly flexible, and some of them are down-right bulky. Plus, they get tangled, like they have a mind of their own. So, if we have to go with wires, we're happy to use Wiretape, which was just unveiled at this year's E3. It didn't get top-billing like Microsoft's couple announcements, but maybe it should have. After all, this is pretty cool. Read The Full Story

HDMI v1.4a official with standard 3D formats & specs

Chris Davies, Mar 5th 2010 Discuss [0]

Hot on the heels of spotting at least a few HDMI v1.4 compatible devices from Onkyo, HDMI Licensing - the group responsible for the A/V connectivity standard - have officially announced HDMI Specification Version 1.4a. Most notably, the new standard adds in extra support for 3D content, including a number of mandatory formats that devices must support for video and gaming, together with the new inclusion of the Top-and-Bottom 3D format. Read The Full Story

Redpark serial cable for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad outed

Tamara Lapiers, Feb 11th 2010 Discuss [7]

Back when Apple made the iPhone OS more flexible with how it works with third party accessories, it brought various gaming, PND and even medical companies on stage with it to show off their wares. Now things look to be getting a bit more serious; peripheral connector firm Redpark have announced their DB9 and RJ11 serial cable reference designs, both approved by Apple, and which will work with not only the iPhone and iPod touch but - Redpark reckons - the iPad too. Read The Full Story

3D portion of HDMI 1.4 specs available to public

Paul Fang, Feb 3rd 2010 Discuss [0]

HDMI Licensing, LLC announced a few moments ago that the three-dimensional portion of HDMI 1.4 specifications is now available for public download at the official HDMI site. With HDMI specs for 3D already out, we may see 3DTVs come to market even sooner than we may think. Read The Full Story

AmazonBasics threatens to undercut with own-brand cables & media

Chris Davies, Sep 21st 2009 Discuss [0]

After pretty much changing the face of online shopping, Amazon have given themselves a new challenge in the shape of AmazonBasics. A range of "essential accessories", including A/V and computer cabling and blank media, AmazonBasics all come in the company's "frustration-free packaging". Read The Full Story

Microsoft yank Xbox 360 Elite bundled HD cables

Chris Davies, Aug 18th 2009 Discuss [1]

Someone needs to take Microsoft aside and tell them that sometimes the obvious penny savings still aren't the ones to make. According to several GameStop employees, Microsoft have not only changed the packaging of the Xbox 360 Elite, but yanked the HDMI cables out of there too. In fact, they've made changes to the included accessories that - out of the box at least - limit new users to SD resolution graphics. Read The Full Story

Atlona HDMI extenders for up to 825ft between HDTV and source

Chris Davies, Aug 13th 2009 Discuss [0]

Atlona Technologies have unveiled their next high-end AV connectivity gadgets, and if you've ever lamented the limitations of lengthy HDMI cords then the AT-HDS100SR and AT-HDS250SR may appeal. Each can take an HDMI input, stereo audio and RS-232 control signal and shuttle it over ethernet cable for up to 825ft. Read The Full Story

Hawking Easy-Link data share cable throws in USB hub

Chris Davies, Jul 31st 2009 Discuss [0]

With most people having regular access to more than one computer, especially with the growing popularity of netbooks, we're all for anything that lets you easily share files. USB file transfer cables are nothing new (if still under-rated) so Hawking Technologies have gone one step further with their Easy-Link Data Sharing Hub by adding a three-port USB hub to the middle. Read The Full Story

HDMI 1.4 adds ethernet, bi-directional audio, 1080p 3D

Chris Davies, May 28th 2009 Discuss [0]

Internet-connected TVs and other home media devices could soon see a boost, as the new HDMI 1.4 standard bundles not only video and audio support but data capabilities too. HDMI 1.4 can support data rates of up to 100MB/s, effectively replacing a standard 10/100 ethernet cable, as well as introducing bi-directional audio (aka "upstream audio") and HD support up to 4096 x 2160. Read The Full Story

Virgin Media tests 200Mbps DOCSIS broadband in UK

Brenda Stokes, May 6th 2009 Discuss [1]

A lot of talk is going around today about Internet connection speeds and networks, have you noticed? And Virgin Media is not one to be left out, so they've started up a trial in Ashford, UK that will be testing the fastest cable Internet service. Ever. Read The Full Story

iStubz from CableJive eliminates all that useless slack

Steven Grady, Apr 17th 2009 Discuss [0]

I don't know about you, but my iPod sits close to my computer for syncing and charging. Rarely do I need the slack of the included cable, which often provides something for my clumsy self to trip over whenever I sit down at my desk. Behold, iStubz is the answer. Read The Full Story