This failed HDMI feature would have changed smart TVs forever

The HDMI cable was a simple yet revolutionary entertainment invention, streamlining and eventually supercharging the transfer of audio and video from a source to a screen near you. The powerful cable quickly established itself as the new operating standard. Decades later, it is still currently the common and effective means of connecting various devices to your TV screen, whether it’s a gaming console, laptop, streaming stick, physical media player, or soundbar.