Fiber optic technology is the backbone of modern digital infrastructure, and recent innovations are propelling its capabilities to new heights. In the past few years, breakthroughs in materials, ...

After more than a decade of research, Intel’s new connector that uses light as a speedy way to shuffle data between computers is finally ready to replace slower copper cables. The MXC optical cables ...

If you’ve ever dabbled even a little bit into the tech world, you’ve probably heard of fiber optics. But what is it and why is it so important? Fiber optic cable is a whole new way of communication.

Several factors are driving the popularity of optical fiber cabling. Chief among those is the growth of high-tech applications that require the massive bandwidth fiber-optic cabling makes possible.

Back in March, we noted that optical Thunderbolt 3 cables were starting to become available some four years after the standard's debut. Availability of these high-end optical cables has taken another ...

The What: Magenta Research by tvONE has announced new low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) active optical cables. The new active optical cables feature both DisplayPort 1.4 (MG-AOC-883) and HDMI 2.0 ...

Recently another group in my building did a "cleanup" and there were a few boxes of random stuff they were throwing out. After looking through some of it the only thing I found that may be of any ...

Thunderbolt ports on Apple’s current Macintosh computers will be compatible with upcoming fiber optic cables, which should be ready by next year, an Intel spokesman said. The exact timing and prices ...

The global network of seafloor cables may be good for more than ferrying digital communication between continents. These fiber-optic cables could also serve as underwater earthquake detectors, ...