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HDMI 2.2, announced at CES 2025, doubles the bandwidth of HDMI 2.1 to 96Gbps, enabling support for ultra-high resolutions up to 16K at 60fps and 12K at 120fps, along with improved audio-video synchronization, although practical benefits are limited by the current scarcity of high-resolution content and compatible devices.
The HDMI Forum has released version 2.2 of the HDMI specification, supporting up to 16K at 60Hz and bandwidth up to 96Gbps, along with a new Ultra96 cable designation for high-bandwidth support, aiming to future-proof high-resolution displays and media.
HDMI 2.2 has been finalized, doubling bandwidth to 96 Gbps, enabling higher resolutions like 16K and 8K at high refresh rates, with support for new features like Latency Indication Protocol. It is backward compatible and requires new Ultra96 certified cables for full feature utilization, with devices expected in late 2025.
The HDMI forum has finalized the full specifications for HDMI 2.2, supporting higher resolutions up to 12K at 120 fps and 16K at 60 fps, with cables branded Ultra96 supporting up to 96Gbps bandwidth, ensuring better compatibility with modern high-resolution displays and improved audio-video synchronization.
The HDMI Forum has announced HDMI 2.2, supporting up to 96Gbps bandwidth, enabling resolutions up to 16K at 60Hz and other high refresh rates, with new Ultra96 cables expected later this year to help future-proof high-resolution content and improve consumer understanding of cable capabilities.
PCIe 7.0 has been released by PCI-SIG, offering a maximum bandwidth of 512GB/s, primarily targeting data centers and AI applications, with no immediate plans for consumer hardware integration. The technology is backward compatible, and work on PCIe 8.0 is already underway, with consumer adoption of PCIe 6.0 expected around 2028.
Valve is testing a new option in the Steam client beta that allows games to only download updates when launched, giving players more control over bandwidth usage. This feature is particularly beneficial for users with bandwidth caps, as it prevents automatic updates of large games until they are ready to play. The option can be found in the beta Steam client settings under Downloads, and users can still set per-game download preferences.
The price of satellite bandwidth for data services has dropped 77% over five years due to SpaceX's Starlink flooding the market with capacity, according to Euroconsult analysis. This has led to a shift in the satellite industry from traditional wholesale leasing businesses to more managed solutions, as well as a decline in the costs involved in providing capacity. SpaceX's Starlink has more than 2.3 million users in 70 countries and has added significant satellite capacity to the data market.
Intel has unveiled Thunderbolt 5, the latest iteration of its high-speed hardware interface technology. Thunderbolt 5 offers up to 3x the speed of Thunderbolt 4, with a total bandwidth potential of up to 120 Gbps. It supports DisplayPort 2.1, USB v4, USB 3 20G, and PCIe Gen4, and includes charging support of up to 240W. Thunderbolt 5 addresses the limitations of previous standards by unlocking greater bandwidth potential for external GPUs, but requires systems with PCIe compatible links operating at 64 Gbps speeds. The first systems featuring Thunderbolt 5 are expected to launch in 2024.
Wi-Fi router settings could be the reason for slow internet speed. To improve the speed, secure the Wi-Fi with a strong password, place the router in a central location, increase bandwidth, change channels, and schedule downloads during off-peak hours.
Broadband provider Zen Internet has advised users to move their WiFi routers away from electronic devices, microwaves and Bluetooth equipment to improve connectivity. The company also recommends using wired connections for devices that do not move around, such as desktop computers, and using powerline adapters or WiFi extenders to boost signal range. Zen Internet also suggests investing in a mesh network to merge extenders with the main router. The company advises users to ensure their router allows for 'band steering' and to kick unused devices off the internet to boost bandwidth.