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DisplayPort 2.1a protocol change to allow for use of longer cables

Because longer cables definitely don’t hurt. The Video Electronics Standards Association announced at CES 2024 that its DisplayPort 2.1a protocol will allow the use of longer passive cables to connect to monitors, although Mac users won’t benefit from the change just yet. The change to the specification specification, once complete, will allow users to potentially […]

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Rumor: Apple Vision Pro could see “imminent” release in U.S. Apple Store locations

Apple’s Vision Pro headset could be on the brink of launch which are U.S. Apple Store retail locations, beginning final preparations for the device to go on sale. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in the latest “Power On” newsletter, Gurman said that the Vision Pro is now shipping in small quantities to warehouses across the […]

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Anker launches 12-in-1 USB-C Docking Station Monitor Stand accessory

This could come in handy. Following its introduction at CES in January, Anker on Monday revealed its 12-in-1 USB-C Docking Station Monitor Stand. The unit is centered around a USB-C interface, ditching Thunderbolt in favor of a more modest 10Gb/s data link between the hub and the host machine. Available ports include dual USB-C ports […]

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Apple’s MagSafe protocol to be added to Qi2 wireless charging standard

Over at CES (the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas), the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has revealed that the next generation of Qi charging technology will incorporate Apple’s MagSafe magnetic charging functionality. Dubbed Qi2, the WPC developed the new wireless charging standard on MagSafe technology. It features a Magnetic Power Profile, allowing for improved energy […]

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HDMI 2.1a standard to be unveiled at CES 2022

Over at CES 2022, the HDMI 2.1a standard will be revealed. Here’s a bit of a breakdown as to what to expect: Let’s start with the good: HDMI 2.1a is an upcoming revision to the HDMI 2.1 stack and adds a major new feature, Source-Based Tone Mapping, or SBTM. SBTM is a new HDR feature […]