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HDMI 2.1 specs published, highlight improved HDR, resolutions up to 10K

It’s a bit down the line, but the HDMI Forum’s details for the HDMI 2.1 spec, which were released today, look pretty nifty. The big takeaways include higher resolution, Dynamic HDR and the additions of support for high frame rate 4K and 8K video. HDMI 2.1 will work with 8K video at refresh rates up […]

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Feature list surfaces for USB Type 3 protocol, cables to carry audio, video, power

There’s a lot to be said for a reversible cable. And if it carries different kinds of data, that’s even better. Per Macworld, industry groups VESA and the USB 3.0 Promoter Group outlined some of the specs of the upcoming, reversible Type-C USB cable. The cable, which is said to offer USB 3.1’s 10Gbps of […]

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Apple now offering built-in VESA mounts for iMacs through its online store

This could come in handy. Per AppleInsider and German web blog iFun, Apple recently updated its online store to reflect availability of a new VESA mount-compatible iMac, with the tweaked version of the thin all-in-one costing in at US$40 more than standard models. The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) compatibility is likely to be a […]

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New MacBook sends both audio, video data through VESA-compliant adapters

This seems useful: Apple’s newest MacBook, per this support document from Apple, send both audio and video data out through HDMI as long as you’ve got a VESA compliant adapter (which most DisplayPort adapters are). Take a gander and if you get your hands on Apple’s newest MacBook, please let us know what you make […]