{
  "id": 2431379,
  "title": "This 9-in-1 USB dock with a Blu-ray drive just smashed its Kickstarter goal by 300x—as backers succumb to dongle fatigue and physical media nostalgia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/this-9-in-1-usb-dock-with-a-blu-ray-drive-just-smashed-its",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-21T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/televisions/this-9-in-1-usb-dock-with-a-blu-ray-drive-just-smashed-its-kickstarter-goal-by-300x-as-backers-succumb-to-dongle-fatigue-and-physical-media-nostalgia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The BluHub, a versatile 9-in-1 USB dock with a Blu-ray drive, has surpassed its Kickstarter funding goal by an astonishing 300-fold. This innovative device, priced at $59 during the Super Early Bird campaign, offers an array of connectivity options and storage capabilities. With four USB 3.0 ports, two card reader slots, an SD and microSD slot, and a Blu-ray, DVD, and CD drive capable of up to 6x Blu-ray burning speeds, the BluHub aims to simplify the lives of users who require multiple peripherals.\n\nIn today's era of thin and sleek laptops, optical drives and expansion ports have become increasingly scarce. The BluHub addresses this issue by providing a compact, all-in-one solution for users who still require these features. Despite its unconventional 3D-printed enclosure, which has raised some skepticism among early backers, the device boasts impressive features and pricing. The retail price is set at $129, but the current Super Early Bird offer of $59, with a predicted ship date of November 2026, presents an attractive opportunity for those willing to take a leap of faith in the crowdfunding realm.",
  "summary": "The BluHub is a USB 3 hub with an integrated BD/DVD/CD writer — and despite its early Kickstarter success, some are warning of red flags.",
  "key_points": [
    "BluHub 9-in-1 USB dock with Blu-ray drive surpasses $59,300 funding goal",
    "Device offers four USB 3.0 ports, card readers, SD/microSD slots, and Blu-ray drive",
    "Retail price set at $129, Super Early Bird offer at $59 with November 2026 ship date"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}