It may be tempting to economize and reuse old HDMI cables until they break, but that may not be a great idea. Here's why you ...

After a couple of teaser press releases, one at CES and one just a short while ago, the HDMI Licensing organization has released the final version of the HDMI 1.4 spec. This is the first major HDMI ...

HDMI cables are simple. They either work or they don’t. It doesn’t matter what you pay for them, how pretty they look, or what kind of promises are made on the box. Once you plug it in, you won’t know ...

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Practically every modern device connects to a screen via HDMI, but not every HDMI cable supports 4K resolution output. If you have a 4K TV or monitor, you'll need a cable with the right HDMI version ...

Close-up of an HDMI cable connection against a blue background - Monticelllo/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. HDMI cables are an essential component of home ...

A person plugging in an HDMI cable to a back of a TV - Toa55/Shutterstock It's a pretty common oversight to keep using the same old HDMI cable that you have lying around when you upgrade to a new ...

Walk into any electronics store and the HDMI wall can feel like a trap. Identical-looking cables range from a few dollars to eye-watering prices, all promising sharper 4K, richer color, or “future ...

Even after two articles, and a tremendous number of page hits, there still seems to be lots of questions about HDMI cables. I credit this to the complexity of the topic and the mountain of ...

HDMI Licensing has made some pretty questionable decisions in the past. The first that comes to mind is the declaration that everyone should stop using version numbers in favor of simply listing the ...

Chances are good you'll have to replace your older HDMI cables if you want to use the latest data transfer standard with a 4K TV. Q. I’m on the verge of buying a new 4K TV and a new soundbar. I am ...