{
  "id": 12712952,
  "title": "Forget RTX Spark: The Surface Laptop Ultra’s magnetic USB-C charger is a game-changer that makes Apple’s MagSafe look obsolete",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/forget-rtx-spark-the-surface-laptop-ultras-magnetic-usb-c-charger-is",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-07T20:58:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/forget-rtx-spark-the-surface-laptop-ultras-magnetic-usb-c-charger-is-a-game-changer-that-makes-apples-magsafe-look-obsolete"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra, which introduces a groundbreaking magnetic USB-C charger that makes Apple's MagSafe seem outdated. Dubbed \"Magnetic Connect,\" the Ultra features the world's first built-in magnetic USB-C port, a significant physical design breakthrough that combines safety and convenience. During testing the Surface Laptop Ultra, the magnetic connection proved its worth, as the cable snaps away cleanly and instantly if caught on a desk, similar to MagSafe. The port remains a standard USB-C port, allowing users to plug in any standard USB-C peripheral, display, or third-party charger without sacrificing flexibility. The included 140-watt charging brick is compact, lightweight, and also features a magnetic USB-C port, creating a seamless travel setup. Microsoft's design innovation is a testament to the company's commitment to preventing accidental laptop movement and ensuring a hassle-free user experience.",
  "summary": "I tested Microsoft’s Magnetic Connect on the Surface Laptop Ultra. Here is why the first magnetic USB-C port completely annihilates Apple’s MagSafe.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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        "outlet": "Quartz",
        "title": "Microsoft and Nvidia are unveiling a new AI-focused Windows laptop",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/microsoft-and-nvidia-are-unveiling-a-new-ai-focused-windows-laptop",
        "published": "2026-10-07T14:00:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Gadgeteer",
        "title": "Microsoft’s October 7 event puts Surface Laptop Ultra’s price and Windows AI in focus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/microsofts-october-7-event-puts-surface-laptop-ultras-price-and",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Windows and Surface live blog: On the ground at Microsoft’s event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/windows-and-surface-live-blog-on-the-ground-at-microsofts-event",
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      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Hardware",
        "title": "Microsoft and Nvidia launch Surface Laptop Ultra with RTX Spark",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/microsoft-and-nvidia-launch-surface-laptop-ultra-with-rtx-spark",
        "published": "2026-10-07T18:07:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Axios",
        "title": "Microsoft looks to reboot the AI PC with Nvidia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/microsoft-looks-to-reboot-the-ai-pc-with-nvidia",
        "published": "2026-10-07T18:23:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Microsoft unveils new Surface laptops with Nvidia chips",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/microsoft-unveils-new-surface-laptops-with-nvidia-chips",
        "published": "2026-10-07T19:08:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "Call of Duty coming to Nvidia's RTX Spark is a huge win for Windows on Arm",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/call-of-duty-coming-to-nvidias-rtx-spark-is-a-huge-win-for-windows-on",
        "published": "2026-10-07T20:14:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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