Typically, the tied product may be a less desirable one that the buyer might not purchase unless required to do so, or may prefer to get from a different seller. If the seller offering the tied products has sufficient market power in the tying product, these arrangements can violate the antitrust laws.
In general, a hub refers to a hardware device that enables multiple devices or connections to be connected to a computer. An example is a USB hub, which allows multiple USB devices to be connected to one computer, even though that computer may only have a few USB connections. The picture to the right is an example of a USB hub. Note: In the Device Manager, the root hub is your computer and the first USB hub.
Meaning: A center of activity or interest or commerce or transportation; a focal point around which events revolve. Classified under: Nouns denoting spatial position. Context examples: the playground is the hub of parental supervision / the airport is the economic hub of the area. Hypernyms (hub is a kind of...):