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USB 4's 80 Gbps Spec Released Alongside New Logos
By Avram Piltch published
USB 4 with 80 Gbps is now official, along with new logos for the standard.
USB Decoded: All the Specs and Version Numbers
By Brandon Hill published
We explain the difference between USB 2, 3.2, 4 and names like SuperSpeed and HighSpeed USB.
USB 3.2 and 3.1 Explained: What's Gen 1, Gen 2 and Gen 2x2?
By Avram Piltch last updated
Confused about all the USB 3.x standards? We explain the differences between USB 3, 3.1 and 3.2.
USB 4 Version 2.0 Announced With 80 Gbps of Bandwidth
By Aaron Klotz last updated
USB 4 version 2.0 has just been announced with incredibly speeds of up to 80Gbps.
How The Latest HDMI Specs Combat EMI And Ensure Performance
By Sponsored published
There’s a whole process to the testing that guarantees consumers using HDMI® products are protected.
USB 4 Version 2's Secret 120 Gbps Mode Has a Catch
By Anton Shilov published
USB 4 can do even better and support aggregate bandwidth of up to 120 Gbps.
Apple Removes Last Remnants of Intel Silicon, AMD Rembrandt Follows Suit
By Mark Tyson published
Apple's refreshed M2 MacBook Air uses a custom U09PY3 USB4 retimer, putting Intel silicon in the rear view mirror.
Elecom's New Touch-LED Cables Illuminate Dark Ports
By Mark Tyson published
Elecom's new USB-C and Lightning cables have touch-activated LED lighting so you can see what you're plugging into.
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