HDMI has quietly turned into a Swiss Army knife for living rooms, and manufacturers such as Television and Soundbar brands now pack features into those tiny ports that most viewers never touch.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The rise of the soundbar has made it easier than ever to upgrade the audio for any TV, new or old. I’ve ...

HDMI cables can do more than just sending video to your TV.

The HDMI ARC port on the back of a TV. - lidiasilva/Shutterstock HDMI Audio Return Channel, or HDMI ARC, has been around for a while, but it's a technology that remains relevant over a decade after ...