Austere packages several kinds of promises into its new VII Series surge protector: reduction of electrical interference that produces worse audio or affects video, an extremely tight control of surges with built-in protection, and providing extra AC outlets and three medium-wattage USB ports. The company bets you’ll want all of that in a single...

The wide ranging discussion covers the latest HDMI® Specification, TVs used for gaming, the impact of counterfeit products on the channel and wireless vs. HDMI connectivity.

CE accessories such as cables and power strips are often considered a utilitarian commodity, without any particular need for aesthetics, sustainability, or thoughtful design. That was one of the motivating factors for Deena Ghazarian when she founded Austere in 2019.