GPMI is coming: The new tech that could replace HDMI, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt
GPMI comes in two types:
Type-C GPMI cable – works with USB-C, supports 96 Gbps bandwidth and gives 240W of power.
Type-B GPMI cable – uses a special connector, supports 192 Gbps bandwidth and gives 480W of power.
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A new tech called GPMI has been announced. GPMI stands for General Purpose Media Interface . It's a new type of cable that can do many things with just one wire – like sending video, audio, internet, and even power. GPMI was created by more than 50 Chinese tech companies.Some big companies involved are Hisense, Skyworth, TCL , and others. It could replace popular cables like HDMI, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt in the future. GPMI can support 8K video, which means super high-quality pictures. It also helps reduce the number of cables needed when connecting devices, as stated by The Indian Express.Even though the Type-C GPMI is slower than Type-B, it's still more than twice as fast as regular USB4 ports, which usually offer 40 Gbps. So, GPMI is faster, more powerful, and more useful than the current tech like HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB, as mentioned by The Indian Express report.People in the tech world have mixed feelings about GPMI. Big hardware and software companies see that GPMI is powerful. Companies like Huawei and TCL are already using GPMI, showing they trust it. More big companies might start using GPMI soon, according to the report by Allianz Technologies.China is playing a big role in creating and growing GPMI tech. Chinese companies want the world to start using GPMI. The Chinese government is supporting this move. They want to compete with technology from Western countries, as per the Allianz Technologies.Chinese tech companies are already putting GPMI into their devices. This could help GPMI become popular all over the world. Because of China's involvement, GPMI will likely be cheaper and easier to get. This means both normal people and businesses can use it easily. Big Chinese tech companies supporting GPMI makes it more likely to be used globally.GPMI has a bright future but also some problems to solve. One big problem is getting many people and companies to use it. It might be hard to work with old devices and it could cost a lot to add GPMI, as stated by Allianz Technologies.But GPMI is good for new tech like AI, AR/VR, and gaming. It can handle better screen quality, faster speeds, and many devices at once. This makes GPMI ready for future technology needs, as per reports.GPMI stands for General Purpose Media Interface. It's a new cable that can send video, audio, internet, and power using just one wire.GPMI was developed by over 50 Chinese tech companies, including Hisense, Skyworth, and TCL.
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