There are few things that come in as wide a variety of prices as cables and interconnects. HDMI cables, for instance, can run from $1 to over $1,000 for the same length. USB cables can be similarly ...

Optical audio cables, also known as TOSLINK cables, are essential for transmitting audio signals between devices in your home cinema setup. They are particularly useful for connecting older sound ...

Corning's USB 3.Optical cable replaces copper with fiber optic filament for faster sustained data transfer over much longer distances than standard USB 3.0 cables, but that speed comes with a few ...

The ubiquitous USB 3.0 connector is advancing to light-speed and longer-distance data transfers thanks to optical cables from Corning that started shipping on Tuesday. Corning’s first USB 3.Optical ...

As the AV industry continues to shift toward simpler, more user-friendly environments, USB-C connectivity has become a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many people who grew up in the age of wireless technology, connecting sound systems to your TV can be as easy as pressing a few buttons to ...

USB is currently widely used to link between devices, but Intel's optical technology could reduce the need for other cables Intel sees its Light Peak technology for linking devices by optical cable as ...

Intel sees its Light Peak technology for linking devices by optical cable as potentially succeeding USB 3.0, a change that in several years could mean the disappearance of a port used almost ...

Chris Welch is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio (Sonos, Apple, Bose, Sony, etc.), home theater, smartphones, photography, ...