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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.
![Intel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9zkyBz8BBK9QgbLQKsGp7L-320-80.png)
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.
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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-C](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bqJj6cU3WjzWetMPjHKno3-320-80.jpg)
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 uses new USB4 retimer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g3kZaimnw2AfwgQSubsc5d-320-80.jpg)
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 touch-LED cables](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W3gxQnwBxwBsPcgKWgZNJA-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable on a yellow background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qqcEcvAevQ94jPbpdrwFeR-320-80.jpg)
Apple's $159 Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable is Braided and Three Meters Long
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Apple is selling a 3-meter, braided Thunderbolt 4 cable for $159.
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USB Type-C 2.1 Cables Start to Become Available for 240W Power Delivery
By Mark Tyson published
Club3D has started selling one and two meter length cables supporting the new Extended Power Range (EPR) standard which became part of USB Type-C 2.1 nearly a year ago.
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