From now on, this will be the only cable you'll ever need: China unveils GPMI, the all-in-one

In a world where machines and devices are becoming increasingly important, connections are becoming increasingly important, and even though everything is becoming increasingly wireless, at the end of the day, connections are still physical at times. For example, headphones are now cordless and work via Bluetooth, but charging them still requires a cable.

This means that, although to a lesser extent, we still need several different cables for our devices, making tangled cables a continuing complication for users. The European Union has tried to alleviate this problem, and now, throughout Europe, all devices must incorporate a USB-C port, which unifies all devices and cables.

And while this is a great move and news for everyone, China has opted to change the market and recently introduced GPMI (General Purpose Media Interface), a new wired connectivity standard that aims to revolutionize the way we interact with our electronic devices.

Backed by a coalition of more than 50 Chinese technology giants , including Huawei, Hisense, and TCL, the GPMI aims to dramatically simplify connections in the home and professional environments by unifying the transmission of audio, video, data, and power into a single cable.

Until now, the complexity of multimedia systems has required a tangle of cables for different purposes: HDMI for video, USB for data and charging, DisplayPort for monitors, and separate power cables. GPMI was born with the promise of putting an end to this chaos, offering an all-in-one solution with capabilities that surpass current standards.

According to reports, there will be two variants of this cable: the GPMI Type-C , which is compatible with the existing USB-C connector, and the GPMI Type-B, which is physically larger and offers higher capacities.

• Cable simplification : as we said, this will mean the end of having to use different cables for each task, since it encompasses all functions in a single one.
• High transmission speeds : allows video transmission in 8K and even 16K without compression and with high refresh rates.
• Robust power supply : Capable of powering most consumer electronic devices, including high-performance monitors and laptops, eliminating the need for additional power adapters.
• Bi-directional transmission : Allows data and control communication in both directions, making it easy to control multiple devices through a single cable and opening the door to new features.
• Daisy Chain functionality : Allows you to daisy chain multiple devices with a single cable to the main port, further reducing clutter.

The impact of GPMI could be revolutionary, especially considering China's position as one of the largest technology exporters. If widely adopted by manufacturers and consumers, GPMI could redefine connectivity in the home and industry.