There are only two ways to get digital audio between your TV and soundbar, or your TV and receiver, or really between any piece of gear that transmits audio in a home A/V system: HDMI and optical.

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If your home has any of Belkin’s Wemo products, the connected devices will cease to operate in early 2026. Belkin has announced in an email to customers that Wemo smart home products will no longer be ...

Belkin is pulling the plug on the Wemo app — here's what that means for your smart home setup. On January 31, 2026, Belkin will sunset the Wemo app and end official first-party support for the Wemo ...

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The PS5 supports 8K@60Hz or 4K@120Hz, so you’ll want to choose an HDMI cable that’s designed to support, or even future-proof for, the latest features. While an improved connection is a great start, ...

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In a recent video, [Shahriar] from The Signal Path has unveiled the intricate design and architecture of optical HDMI cables, offering a cost-effective solution to extend HDMI 2.0 connections beyond ...