Three cables with different connectors placed side by side: on the left is a connector with the inscription GPMI, in the center is USB-C, on the right is HDMI 2.2, which visually compares modern connection standards.
Changing interfaces as a reflection of the growing demands for speed and versatility of connections

Just a few decades ago, data transfer was a secondary characteristic of technology. Users were more concerned with whether a device could connect to a computer at all and whether files could be copied without errors. Today, the situation is completely different. Data transfer speed has become one of the key factors defining the capabilities of smartphones, laptops, televisions, and even everyday accessories. It affects how fast a device charges, what video quality it can play, and how comfortable it is to work with large volumes of information.