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HDMI 2.2 will require new “Ultra96” cables, whenever we have 8K TVs and content (arstechnica.com)
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[–] [email protected] 26 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (5 children)

The HDMI standard needs to declare cable bankruptcy and start over with a new port design. We all have way too many HDMI cables supporting 23 years of standards. There is nothing in the specification to clearly label, across brands, what type of hdmi specification is supported by the cable or port.

Also, the DRM baked into the specification is such bullshit.

[–] spyd3r 2 points 2 weeks ago

They need to switch to fiber optic or a simple coaxial cable (like SDI) with BNC connectors. That would end this madness with long cables being outrageous, and the connectors being flimsy.

They also need to separate audio back out into its own thing.

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