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You’ll be able to plug in your gaming laptop with a new version of the charging and data port coming in 2021. Read more at CNET.com… Stephen’s Twitter: @stshank Subscribe to CNET: CNET playlists: Download the new CNET app: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram:

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  1. Sacto1654

    May 30, 2021 at 4:18 pm

    A day late and a dollar short for Apple, though. Apple decided to revive MagSafe in a more modern version for their upcoming 14″ and 16″ MacBook Pros, based on current rumors.

  2. Ou8y2k2

    May 30, 2021 at 4:23 pm

    Here we go. Fires via thinner gauge wires that claim 240 Watts!

  3. lasarith2

    May 30, 2021 at 4:28 pm

    It won’t do anything for devices we already have, because they’ll draw there maximum wattage from the cable, anything above that is only newer devices/laptops that can handle 48V/5A will take advantage of the full 240Watt.

  4. George Proctor

    May 30, 2021 at 4:37 pm

    Potato cam quality at its finest with the sound to match.

  5. GBH

    May 30, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    Thanks to the 2021 usb-c, we can now charge all the devices with the same cable

  6. Calvin C

    May 30, 2021 at 5:01 pm

    Ok more power for laptops but how big will the bricks be?

  7. Jason Domican

    May 30, 2021 at 5:01 pm

    That is seriously awsome! Thank you so much for the update buddy!

  8. Abhijeet Dey

    May 30, 2021 at 5:02 pm

    I hope it solves the low wattage high end GPU laptop scam going on right now lol

  9. redseasplitter

    May 30, 2021 at 5:06 pm

    I think that manufacturers should be required to label what version is their cable. Especially on some of the older usb-cs

  10. Edward Joung

    May 30, 2021 at 5:15 pm

    usb c is nice and all… but shouldn’t it fit in any usb port, hence the name “usb”? This has been bothering me….

  11. teitake

    May 30, 2021 at 5:19 pm

    WTF wrong with the audio of this video

  12. Aaron Lane

    May 30, 2021 at 5:59 pm

    I can’t wait to kiss barrel jacks goodbye.

  13. uTubeDat

    May 30, 2021 at 6:21 pm

    What about TV use? Can’t wait! That’s the future

  14. Desu VR

    May 30, 2021 at 6:23 pm

    The future needs to hurry up. I want everything to use USB-C; thumbdrives, monitors, audio, graphics cards, controllers, the list goes on.

  15. Ben Burkhart

    May 30, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    Too bad 99% of outlets aren’t 240v unless you’re hooking up next to your washer/dryer

  16. Emmanuel

    May 30, 2021 at 7:17 pm

    Good review. U literally answered all my questions.

  17. Denis Lara

    May 30, 2021 at 7:22 pm

    This is a hardware thing right? I would have to buy a new computer for this right?

  18. エヴァンゲリスタレイアン

    May 30, 2021 at 7:42 pm

    For a tech news channel, somehow CNET’s late for news like this. This news was weeks, if not months ago. :

  19. Steve L

    May 30, 2021 at 7:55 pm

    And what are they going to call it this time? 3.1.2.3124.3.12.31.3.13.12.31.32.1?

  20. AGENT SMITH

    May 30, 2021 at 8:43 pm

    Don’t forget, USB-C is the cause of dongle galore.

  21. TechLiberator

    May 30, 2021 at 8:45 pm

    oh boy, house fires here we come…

  22. Ninja Nerd Student #69

    May 30, 2021 at 9:26 pm

    I was hoping he would talk about the wiring of data and power inside the cable.

  23. David Bowline

    May 30, 2021 at 9:31 pm

    Now all we need is adaptation. Lol. Since nobody wants to use USB-C as it is now, who cares?

  24. Gordon west

    May 30, 2021 at 10:54 pm

    Ve

  25. Louis Lalonde

    May 31, 2021 at 1:03 am

    That thing is gonna be BEEFY

  26. tld8102

    May 31, 2021 at 10:43 am

    with so much power running through the cable… i see a potential problem already. so manufacturer will make dirt cheap low quality UsbC cables and with 240W running through them may pose a serious fire hazard. and is thunderbolt4 future proofed and already is engineered for this 240W standard?

  27. jjcoolaus

    May 31, 2021 at 11:59 am

    I don’t think hotels, cars and airports are going to be upgraded to 240w USB C anytime soon. These days you are lucky to find a 10 watt usb a outlet in a hotel room. I predict 2030 at least before its ubiquitous

  28. Vincent Cardona

    May 31, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    I’m excited for USB C to become the standard in the near future

  29. kiingbobz

    May 31, 2021 at 12:10 pm

    This video was shot on a MacBook webcam

  30. チュimoc

    May 31, 2021 at 12:54 pm

    48V sounds like a bad idea……

  31. Ashley Lahm

    May 31, 2021 at 1:00 pm

    Glad to see USB-C Power Delivery spec improvements but can’t see the benefit for most people and most devices beyond the current 100W although I’m looking forward to being proven wrong!

  32. siriuslim22

    May 31, 2021 at 1:42 pm

    And xiaomi just show off their 200w phone charger

  33. Ethan Hawk

    May 31, 2021 at 2:02 pm

    How will we know the difference with the newer USB C?

  34. Reon John

    May 31, 2021 at 2:37 pm

    You doing need another cable ????, unless you own an iPhone

  35. Henry Bako

    May 31, 2021 at 2:53 pm

    USB C++

  36. Anthony Chopra

    May 31, 2021 at 3:16 pm

    just wait till apple cable ruptures and catches fire

  37. AmjD S

    May 31, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    Lol it is already there

  38. random_stranger

    May 31, 2021 at 4:19 pm

    so many imaginary new hardware upgrades happening this year lol

  39. talha shah

    May 31, 2021 at 4:48 pm

    Usb c is way better which is why we should use only usb c

  40. Nasimul Nadim

    May 31, 2021 at 4:48 pm

    Yes!

  41. Nelson Liew

    May 31, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    How is it technically possible for a small connector like USB-C to be able to take up 12A without fusing???

  42. Josh Haughton

    May 31, 2021 at 5:11 pm

    I was hoping for an explanation on HOW it’s going to work. ie: Increasing the electromotive force (voltage), the gauge of the cable, etc.

    • Dóra Dávid

      June 1, 2021 at 4:10 pm

      I think it’s work with 48V/5A.

    • IamG3X

      June 2, 2021 at 12:41 am

      @Dóra Dávid key word is HOW. I read that 240W so yes 48V at 5A. That’s huge. I think he’s wondering if the cable is thicker or something else.

    • C F

      June 2, 2021 at 12:52 am

      It’s CNET. For a how, check techquickie in the next two weeks.

  43. Moi, Zasmo

    May 31, 2021 at 6:14 pm

    Cant wait my usb type c getting micro sd card in it.

  44. Gary Nagle

    May 31, 2021 at 6:47 pm

    What does this mean for thunderbolt 3, 4?

  45. Aliyu Ahmed

    May 31, 2021 at 7:57 pm

    We know what usb c is Jim

  46. Guardian Gamer

    May 31, 2021 at 8:43 pm

    Dude is literally about to go through the roof.

    • ix1is1

      June 1, 2021 at 11:32 am

      Why is he

  47. DaveSimonH

    May 31, 2021 at 9:04 pm

    Hmm, this sounds safe.

  48. Issacplay

    May 31, 2021 at 9:08 pm

    i dont even have anything USB-C capable lol

  49. Tugz

    May 31, 2021 at 9:31 pm

    Do these features apply to current generation USB-C or only applies to USB4?

    So if I have an non-USB4 port and cable and monitor, will it power the monitor through a Mac mini/MBP?

  50. Uzy Christensen

    June 1, 2021 at 12:35 am

    Yea!!! .. finally!!!

  51. Bobby S.

    June 1, 2021 at 2:07 am

    So for all existing usb c ports such as my car or iPad , do I need to replace the old usb c cable with a new one since the new one can transfer 250 w power ?

  52. 20PinoyAdik10

    June 1, 2021 at 2:26 am

    Me : USB-C 240 Watts Amazing! ????
    Me : Checking the electric bill ????

  53. The Clown Prince Of Crime

    June 1, 2021 at 3:28 am

    lightning is so inferior

  54. Ivan Chan

    June 1, 2021 at 3:35 am

    Ppl talks bad when xiao mi promotes 240 watt charging. But when others promote on usbc 240 watt charging , just wows. Too stereotype.

  55. kent vun

    June 1, 2021 at 8:14 am

    Very bad audio ????

  56. dra6o0n

    June 1, 2021 at 8:38 am

    You are gonna pay for a $2000 monitor to go along with your $2000 GPU.

  57. Johnny

    June 1, 2021 at 10:08 am

    Nice camera man

  58. Sumanth Bhargava

    June 1, 2021 at 10:37 am

    5 years from now USB-C will start charging Teslas xD

  59. kent leonhart

    June 1, 2021 at 11:32 am

    Can’t wait to use usbc as a power plug for a desktop. ????

  60. Super Luxury Lifestyle

    June 1, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    Wooow

  61. Mu Gu

    June 1, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    Nah, Laptop manufacturers will still use proprietary chargers. They’re thick like that. And they don’t care about the customer.

  62. Dan

    June 1, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    Tim the Toolman Taylor approves this message of “MORE POWER!!!”

  63. TheCronedoggy

    June 1, 2021 at 9:35 pm

    It’s a new connector, it’s 6 years old.

  64. Andrew Cool

    June 1, 2021 at 11:58 pm

    Holy frack

  65. Lama Steve

    June 2, 2021 at 1:39 am

    Great news, now we need great batteries !

  66. Jesus

    June 2, 2021 at 2:50 am

    So instead of regular usb plug in it’ll be usb-c ????

  67. Robert Cooper

    June 2, 2021 at 4:15 am

    When can we actually buy it

  68. O_O

    June 2, 2021 at 4:18 am

    This guy’s speak for normal world not some fancy stuff.

  69. ch282

    June 2, 2021 at 6:52 am

    USB-C powered toasters coming soon

  70. Luke Taylor

    June 2, 2021 at 8:25 am

    Imagine not having all the devices in your life use USB-C…

  71. R4M 845

    June 2, 2021 at 9:10 am

    I would love to see USB-C replace HDMI and DP…think of the cable management advantage that would be.

  72. GARI EVOLUTION SOCCER

    June 2, 2021 at 11:27 am

    fakeFateFace news….

  73. pyrytheburgeri

    June 2, 2021 at 11:48 am

    Yay no more huge power bricks

  74. weightycarlos

    June 2, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    Get in line, Apple!

  75. Everything samsung pro✔︎

    June 2, 2021 at 1:20 pm

    2:17 it’s mouse lol ????????

  76. cjxgraphics

    June 2, 2021 at 7:49 pm

    Looking forward to my next fridge being USB-C. ????

  77. Jason

    June 2, 2021 at 9:22 pm

    Yeah just what we need is another type of usb that is not a generational leap but an incremental to the USB 3 standard. It makes getting cables for the non tech person more complicated than it should be. We need USB 4.0 standard already.

  78. Gabby Valenciano

    June 3, 2021 at 1:05 am

    Benefit of old laptop chargers is they don’t accidentally fall off. Type C is short, also a problem on phones when using it while charging, they prolly need to make the metal component longer?

  79. Ruben Chavez

    June 3, 2021 at 1:21 am

    crap… just when I bought a $40 thunderbolt 4 cable…

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