{
  "id": 12908316,
  "title": "Microsoft created a magnetic USB-C port, and you need to see it for yourself",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/microsoft-created-a-magnetic-usb-c-port-and-you-need-to-see-it-for",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-08T16:44:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/microsoft-surface-laptop-ultra-magnetic-usb-c-port"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft has introduced a magnetic USB-C port on the Surface Laptop Ultra, a new addition to its laptop lineup. The feature is dubbed \"Magnetic Connect\" and is touted as the first built-in magnetic USB-C port on a laptop. While third-party vendors have similar solutions, they are not integrated into the device. Apple's MagSafe mechanism, which employs magnets, does not utilize USB-C, making Microsoft's claim more compelling. Despite the innovative magnetic feature, the Surface Laptop Ultra is priced at a high $2,599, potentially deterring some consumers.",
  "summary": "Microsoft just debuted its own take on MagSafe, which also functions as a regular USB-C port.",
  "key_points": [
    "Microsoft introduces magnetic USB-C port on Surface Laptop Ultra",
    "Dubbed \"Magnetic Connect,\" first built-in magnetic USB-C port",
    "Priced at $2,599, potentially deterring some consumers"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Why did it take so long for someone to make a magnetic USB-C port? [Video]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/why-did-it-take-so-long-for-someone-to-make-a-magnetic-usb-c-port",
        "published": "2026-10-08T14:55:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}