Exploring the Revolutionary Advancements and Implications of HDMI 2.1. In a world where high-definition multimedia reigns supreme, the emergence of HDMI 2.1 marks a monumental leap forward in audiovisual technology

Our Speaker Wall Plates are engineered to redefine your sound experience, bringing you a blend of sleek design, seamless functionality, and uncompromising performance

By law, if an electrical appliance has a non-UK plug, it must be fitted with a converter plug to be sold. The converter plug must be fitted, enclose the foreign plug, be secured, and can only be it is removed by using a tool

The HDMI repeater is designed to boost and extend HDMI signals over longer distances

Premium Certified HDMI cables are a specific category of HDMI cables that have been tested and certified by the HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. (HDMI LA) to meet certain performance and reliability standards

USB-C, also known as USB Type-C, is a versatile and widely adopted connectivity standard that offers a range of benefits

We continue to expand our range of USB-C connectivity for you to add USB-C connections into your AV installs

HDMI cables come in various types and categories, including passive HDMI cables, active HDMI cables, and AOC (Active Optical Cable) HDMI cables. Each type has its own characteristics and is suitable for different purposes:

Key points about Cat6 Gigabit Patch Cables

Introducing Angled Back Boxes for a cost-effective solution for simple bench mounting installations

USB4 is the next generation of USB, superseding USB Type-C. To the advantages of improved bandwidth and hugely faster data transfer speeds, additional Power Delivery, the super-brawny data transfer tech derived from Thunderbolt 3

There’s more to USB-C than a change of shape

Introducing MC4 Solar Connectors into our expanding connector range

Our USB-C extension cable solutions allow you to easily add a USB-C female connection into your cabling

The SPEEDY RJ45 range makes terminations easier and simpler. Designed to simplify twisted-pair terminations by allowing the wire pairs to be easily inserted through the plug and pass-through out of the front, the wiring order is checked, and then the crimp tool crimps and trims the excess cores. The inner core “twist” is maintained more easily by the pass-through design enabling a better performing crimp and resulting in less waste of time and/or materials

Truth be known, countless women around the world have suffered more than their fair share of Bad Hair Days. However, in 2001, a handful of hairdressers based in Yorkshire decided to change all that. Fast forward to today, and their brand of ‘ghd’ (for ‘Good Hair Day’) hair-styling devices has become loved across the globe, and the company has achieved not merely iconic but near-cult status among its innumerable devotees

They’re evenly priced, but are they evenly matched? Here’s our head-to-head comparison of the long-awaited and eagerly anticipated latest-generation game consoles from Microsoft and Sony: the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and the Xbox Series X

After what seems like an age (time always seems to pass more slowly when you’re waiting for something good), it’s finally here: the much-anticipated Xbox Series X (along with its smaller, less gutsy, digital-only sibling, the Series S – more on this below) became available for sale internationally from 10th November 2020

The world, or at least the world of smartphones, might well be divided into two broad camps: those who love the pocket-sized gadget (the more diminutive the better) and those who love generous, expansive screens (the grander the better). Apple has succeeded, we think, in delighting both camps with its latest offerings, the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 Pro Max

Lockdown may be upon us (again), but Christmas is fast approaching. For the many who have come to regard the Season of Goodwill as, additionally, the Season to Buy Some New Tech Gadgets, here’s our review of 10 must-have tech products that won’t break the bank (no one wants to face the Season of the Credit Card Headache in January, after all)

If you’re not yet excited about Sony’s PlayStation 5, here are some reasons why you should be.It’s more of a revolution than an upgrade

With governments across the world still battling to limit the uncontrolled spread of COVID-19, periodic lockdowns may be here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future – all of which is prompting innovators in business and elsewhere to devise new methods of keeping commerce and work flowing. Today, more than ever, this rests much of the time on enabling teams of people to go on collaborating together on projects, even though lockdowns prevent them from meeting under the same roof

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 upon businesses looks set to have lasting consequences, not the least of which has been the necessity (the fabled mother of invention) for devising novel methods of remote working. In these extraordinary conditions, remote working has been the key to survival – a key that has required teams, clients, managers and stakeholders to remain in easy communication with one another through communications technology

2020 may well turn out to be the year that revolutionised the development and application of novel digital technologies in schools, colleges and universities across the UK (and internationally)

In a nutshell, it has fast become the dominant industry standard for charging the full gamut of computing devices and transferring data. The older USB standards – USB-A, 1, 2 and 3 – have now been superseded by the second-generation USB 3.1 data-transfer standard of most new USB-C ports

There’s a rather sumptuous audio solution to hand, courtesy of a magnificent new soundbar from Sonos: the Sonos Arc

One of the things that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us is that necessity really is the mother of invention. Many businesses and organisations faced the prospect of oblivion during the lockdowns that were introduced to curb the spread of the virus. However, that very problem encouraged the creation of distance-learning solutions for students and home-working solutions for adults, thanks to the interconnectivity afforded by the internet

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has made leaving your home an unpleasant business (few of us like wearing those face muzzles while we walk through shopping centres and department stores), it has made it a wonderful time to listen to the music you love. This, in turn, means that it’s also a great time to tweak up your audio equipment

The Apple September Event finally took place on the 15th, ending months of speculation as to what it would bring. It’s known to be the occasion for announcing new iPhones, but surprisingly no such confirmations appeared on the day. It did, however, contain some exciting new developments, with upcoming iPads and Apple Watches taking centre stage. Apple watchers are likely to get a new phone announcement in October. As for the September Event, here’s a quick breakdown of the highlights

The coronavirus pandemic has had far-reaching consequences, not the least of which was the near toppling of cash from its conventional status as king of transactions. Cashless transactions have undoubtedly accelerated at a frenetic pace, as efforts to contain the spread of the virus included fears that coins and notes could be common avenues of contagion

It’s been eagerly awaited by many for a long while and finally it’s here: Microsoft’s much-anticipated and, it has to be said, visually ravishing Surface Duo smartphone is now available

What can be done if your Wi-Fi seems slow or unreliable in some of the rooms in your home? The simple answer is to make sure that you locate your router in the optimal position for maximal coverage. This is not quite as straightforward as it may sound, so here’s a quick guide on how to set about pinpointing that optimal location

It’s a momentous change for youngsters embarking on their undergraduate degrees. Moving into student accommodation for the first time is quite a feat when you’re only 18 or 19 and you’ve never lived away from home before

As people began to adapt to the novel coronavirus pandemic of 2020 with its travel bans and social distancing requirements, many began to rethink their plans for a traditional holiday abroad. Necessity being the mother of invention, the ‘staycation’ began to gain traction, with rising numbers of intrepid folk opting for caravan and boating holidays in the UK, not to mention ‘glamping’ vacations and stays in beautiful rustic lodges or highly recommended Airbnb locations

Keen Apple watchers will be aware that CEO Tim Cook took to the company’s Worldwide Development Conference (WWDC) stage floor in June 2020 to announce a historic move toward using its own ARM-powered silicon in future Macs. Now, we’re beginning to see what models will be included in this shift

Until recently, if you wanted to have a pop at live streaming your own video content, you would need to use ingenious but hard-to-learn Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). OBS, being open source software for video recording and live streaming, has the advantage of being free of charge – but it comes with a drawback: setting it up is more than a little intimidating

While it’s true that electricity and water are two entities that shouldn’t be mixed, they behave in similar ways in one important respect. Both follow the path of least resistance, flowing from high-pressure areas to lower-pressure areas

It’s common knowledge that one limitation of domestic solar power panels is that they’re not suitable for every type of roof

While it’s true that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused considerable economic damage worldwide, one area of economic activity where it appears to have had some unexpectedly positive effects is the online video gaming industry – or, to be more precise, the online gaming and esports industry

Anyone who has embarked on a home renovation project will be aware that one of the most important considerations for what the upgraded home will look like and how it will function is a well-planned, in-wall electrical cabling outlay. Meanwhile, those looking for a new home, who want to spare themselves the labour of renovation, see the level of electrical installation in the property as a key selling point

Groundbreaking new ‘flat and flush’ wireless charging units for electrical vehicles (EVs) using induction pads instead of cables are to be piloted in residential streets, taxi ranks and car parks throughout the UK during 2020. The move makes the prospect of driverless cars appearing on the streets of London by 2021 a real possibility

‘Schuko’ is the standard type of AC plug used across the European mainland continent and is known for its high safety standards. It’s a registered trademark deriving from the German word Schutzkontakt, which simply means ‘protective contact’ or ‘safe contact’

The COVID-19 pandemic saw governments around the world, including the UK’s, taking the unprecedented step of closing schools, colleges and universities to try to limit the spread of the virus. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) estimates that more than a billion children were affected worldwide by these policies

After months of lockdown following the COVID-19 pandemic, the government announced on 10th July that travel restrictions to a sizeable list of countries for people resident in England would be lifted (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own overseas travel arrangements). In effect, for approved countries with relatively low rates of infection, ‘air bridges’ now exist between them and the UK, providing quarantine-free travel

Technological solutions enabled by cutting-edge innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G wireless networks will have the greatest impact on the day-to-day use of technology

During the lockdown period, when the coronavirus prompted governments in many countries to adopt the UK’s strategy of closing schools and effectively suspending children’s education, a ‘novel solution’ to that particular predicament was unfolding in the US: a new fee-paying online school

In the age of 4K resolution digital television screens, older, standard HDMI cables that enjoyed massive consumer uptake when they were introduced are, frankly, struggling to keep up with the times

The European market for specialised High Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) cables is projected to surpass an installation-per-year level of 500km by 2026. The industry is being propelled by the drive to refurbish and replace the conventional electricity network across Europe and integrate inter-regional transmission networks

Celestia Technologies Group UK Ltd (Celestia UK), an international technology business specialising in the development of cutting-edge phased-array, multi-beam scanning tech for satellite-tracking antenna systems, has confirmed that it will set up its permanent base in Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh

There are plenty of issues to be considered when temporarily (or permanently) relocating from the UK to mainland Europe, and there are just as many faced by anyone who has had a moderately lengthy stay in Europe and now wants to return to Britain. But let’s narrow it down to electrical matters

Ever since the fading of the clam shell-design phone craze, people have been craving a foldable smartphone that combines a good-sized screen with compact, slip-in-the-pocket overall dimensions

Sooner or later, most people need to learn how to rewire a UK plug. The wires inside a plug can come loose through constant usage. While that is occasionally frustrating (as in, your appliance won’t work), it can also be dangerous

There is a famous adage of unproven origin that holds that “necessity is the mother of invention.” And there are good reasons for keeping this phrase in mind as we try to move through the crisis occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic

Facebook’s Virtual Reality (VR) wing, Oculus Studios, has continued its recent gaming developer acquisition spree by buying up Ready at Dawn Studios. The studio is the talent behind some of the most popular and vivid VR titles on the market today, courtesy of its unique “zero-g” continuous locomotion system and “full-body IK” (inverse kinematics) technology

It's no exaggeration to say that when millions of people were required to work from home at the start of the Government's COVID-containment measures, some realised that their makeshift domestic workplaces turned out to be less temporary than they imagined

Scheduled for release in late 2020 just in time for the Festive Season, we’re still in the dark about some of the secrets Sony is packing into its eagerly-awaited PlayStation 5 console - the first new iteration of the gaming device in seven years. But we do know some things

Nobody likes to see cables in a room, even if they’re clipped to skirting board. That makes them tidier, it’s true, but for most people, it is merely aesthetically tolerable rather than aesthetically pleasing

While the more tech-minded will be aware what an IEC socket is, those looking for a replacement power connector for an electrical appliance might benefit from a brief explanatory description

To maintain its efforts to limit infection routes for the COVID-19 virus, the British government has imposed international quarantine rules affecting overseas travel, which came into effect on 8th June. But for those of us who either must travel beyond national borders for work purposes or who simply need a vacation in sunnier climes, there’s a welcome zone of freedom amid the restrictions: air bridges

It’s common practice for Brits visiting European countries, either for work or holidays, to bring back electrical items that they have taken a fancy to while abroad. Sometimes they discover they need a device when they arrive at their destination, especially if the stay is lengthier than average

The leading real assets management firm LGIM Real Assets (a subsidiary of Legal & General) has revealed that its new 479-home Build-to-Rent development in Walthamstow, Blackhorse Mills, has become the first residential project to be awarded a coveted Gold certification from WiredScore, the prestigious international real estate rating body

One thing that serious HD TV enthusiasts and gamers have in common is a love of stunningly sharp, realistically colourful, fast-paced imagery and sound

The current transformation of so many jobs into roles requiring a high level of competency in digital skills has made retraining essential

Here are a few basic definitions you need to know when learning all about electrical transformers

It’s no exaggeration to describe 5G less as a mere step toward faster smartphone connections, but more as a major leap into a new technological world

Fibre-optic broadband (sometimes referred to only as fibre broadband), as its name implies, transmits digital signals, not through standard copper telephone cables but via fine filaments of glass or plastic

While it’s true that Apple appears to have ditched its earlier plans to replace its famous Lightning connector with the now-ubiquitous mini-USB (sometimes called Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C) on forthcoming iterations of its flagship iPhone, it certainly isn’t true of a range of other new products from the tech giant that are running the iOS operating system

The unprecedented lockdown implemented to limit the spread of infection rates from the COVID-19 virus has exposed severe problems for a large proportion of smaller businesses

There are occasions in which a horrible crisis can yield hitherto unexpected and lasting benefits - and it seems as though the COVID-19 pandemic has already begun to do so by forcing an innovative rethink about the place of online distance learning in educational establishments

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only upended millions of people’s working lives, but it has also put paid to those other so-called ‘non-essential’ dimensions of life – such as comedy nights at the local, pub quizzes, holidays abroad, and attending much-anticipated big-name social events such as concerts. Or has it

In recent weeks, social media tech giant Facebook has announced that it is commencing a gigantic new ‘2Africa’ project to build a 37,000km (23,000-mile) undersea cable encircling the perimeter of Africa, which will deliver fast internet services to 16 of the continent’s countries

It has taken the COVID-19 pandemic and the home confinement it has brought for many of us to discover that while social media platforms are compulsively engaging, we really are social beings, after all – beings who yearn for real human camaraderie and a change of scene from our own living rooms when we’re deprived of both for extended periods

London Tech Week’s LTWConnects Events of 9–12 June featured a series of virtual online sessions packed with top talent that brought their expertise to bear on health tech, education, start-ups and investment, leadership, the future of work, and diversity in tech

While it’s true that we’re all living in an increasingly interconnected world, it’s also true that different global regions have varying practices and conventions — and electrical appliances are no exception to this rule

If you’re taking the plunge and purchasing Samsung’s latest, 4K TV, the QE65Q95T (Q95T for short), you’re certainly in for a spectacular visual and audial treat

There’ll be a ‘Digital Tech Festival’ featuring virtual events taking place between the 8th and 12th June

Long before the Great Social Distancing pandemic crisis of 2020, traditional cinemas were struggling to attract customers, no matter how many added attractions they tried to entice audiences with

Like just about every physical object in the universe, that SVGA splitter you’ve been using to feed video signals from your PC to two different monitors or TVs is subject to wear and tear

Here at EuroNetwork, we would wager that most of our customers very rarely pay any attention to a feature of their home or office that plays a big part in keeping them safe

We have come a long way in telecommunications technology over just a handful of decades, so much so that in our new ‘hyperconnected’ world, very, very few individuals or businesses can operate adequately without computer network connections

Despite the rise of wireless connectivity (think Bluetooth and Wi-Fi), the age of cable-connected devices remains with us and is likely to do so for a long time to come

With vast numbers of people suddenly finding themselves working from home during the unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic, something very pressing is almost certainly occurring to many of them

Here are some essential tips to keep you all safe while working from home

It’s fair to say that for a significant proportion of people required to work from home during the COVID-19 outbreak, the prospect may initially have seemed enticing. But a crucial tool in being able to continue with working from home today is the internet – and not many of us have the technical IT know-how needed to sort out glitches when they arise. If they strike just as you’re about to embark on a carefully planned conference call with colleagues, it can present a real problem

With vast numbers of people now working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, we recently explored the benefits of virtual face-to-face teleconferencing technologies

A look at FaceTime, Skype, Zoom and how they are helping businesses through this time of working from home

A look at how technology is helping with the production of ventilators to help combat the virus

HDMI cables are by far the most widely used cables for contemporary audio-visual equipment today. Happily, most aren’t expensive, apart from a new generation that are currently only really being used at present by professional gamers (the new HDMI 2.1 standard)

New-generation 8K resolution TVs and video displays aren’t available yet, but they’re definitely coming. If you’re eager to become an early user of this advanced high-res technology, you need to know about the cables you’re going to require to link your set to your upcoming 8K digital streaming boxes, cable satellite, games consoles and Blu-ray players if you want to enjoy the stunning new visual quality at its best

You’ve just purchased a spectacular Ultra-High-Definition ‘4K’ television – but what cable do you need to connect your game console, your cable TV set-top box or HD-capable satellite, or your Blu-ray player without sacrificing any of that glorious picture quality you’re looking forward to enjoying

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Let's take a look at 4K and 8K HDMIs and what the pros/cons are of each

Anyone looking for an audio and video (AV) cable to get started with a new set-top box for the TV, a new music system or a gaming console will rapidly find that there’s no ‘one size fits all’ option. We’re here to help you find exactly what kind you need for your specific devices

We live in an unprecedented era of advanced technologies that are transforming the way that we experience our lives — and cutting-edge audio-visual (AV) installations are no exception

Here’s our guide to five essential AV products that’ll help bring your AV-equipped home fully into the 21st century

Deciding which USB cable to buy can be daunting — here’s our guide to help you make your decision

Today’s AV systems can be installed anywhere, from the boardroom to the shop floor

Switches, extenders, splitters — a dive into AV distribution

Making a decision on an extension lead can be daunting — so we have made it easy

A simple guide to answer.... Will the new HDMI 2.1 overtake HDMI 2.0 any time soon

What you need to know about AV wall plates before installation

Are you travelling this Valentines' Day? Travel plug-related mistakes to avoid

The Bett Show — what were the main takeaways from the event

A look ahead to the big new releases coming into the industry in 2020

Bett show — what can we expect from the London event

Which AV installation option will suit you best

CES trade show — what new technologies impressed the most

CES trade show — top talking points

What big changes can we expect to see in the technology industry in 2020

If you’re looking to have AV installed for the first time, here’s everything you need to know

Preview of the CES 2020 Trade Show

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What is an Ethernet cable

The rapid rate at which television technology has evolved has allowed us to watch things on persistently improving resolutions. Recent developments have yet again evolved television to give us 4K Technology, which bypasses 1080P resolution to provide us with clearer, sharper images

Things are looking a little different on euronetwork.co.uk. We’ve redesigned our website to help provide our customers with a simpler navigation and a better overall experience. Read more in our latest blog

Looking to find out more about 4K cabling and find out the extent of the benefits available? At Euronetwork we have the expertise to answer your questions. We’ve put together this helpful blog to shed light on 4K cabling and allow you to enjoy this technology to its fullest extent

Getting all the components right for your network can be a tough ask. To help, we’ve outlined some of the important factors to consider and helped point you in the direction of some handy products you might require if setting a network up yourself. Take a look

Devices have become an important part of modern life. But in order to keep them operating as desired, it’s important to ensure that batteries are looked after and charged properly. Euronetwork offers this handy guide to keeping batteries working

The vast majority of today’s devices are chargeable using a USB connection. That’s why for businesses, having USB charging systems in place is such a good idea, as the devices your workers have can be easily charged and used to benefit your organisation. Read more on the Euronetwork blog

We specialise in high-quality products at Euronetwork, and one such offering is our selection of premium HDMI cables. So if you’re looking for the highest levels of connection and streaming, this type of product could work for you. Take a look at our blog to find out more

Whether you’re looking to stream great film or television content, or want to set up a top level gaming system, having the right cables and connectors at your disposal is a must. At Euronetwork, we offer a fine selection of products that can meet your needs. Take a look through our streaming guide

Voltage transformers can help you use appliances in a range of countries without risking underpowering or overpowering. We stock step up and step down options, so familiarise yourself with transformers and find what you might need today at Euronetwork

USB 3.1 is an increasingly common standard on devices and computers around the world, delivering faster transfer rates and improved data encoding. Why might a USB 3.1 cable or compatible device be of interest for you? Take a look through our blog and find out