# Think fancy HDMI cables are a waste of money? They're not — and a new fiber cable that just went viral proves it

> A fiber HDMI lead has gone viral on X as an impressive solution for a long cable run Tech enthusiast Ben Geskin points out: "What I really like is that it's super thin and flexible, so it's easy to hide in a clean…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/televisions/think-fancy-hdmi-cables-are-a-waste-of-money-theyre-not-and-a-new-fiber-cable-that-just-went-viral-proves-it?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69cbe9bd8a26d813ca7a688f)
- **Published:** 2026-03-31
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #hdmi #cable #fiber #fancy #long #money #viral #waste
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