{
  "id": 4140785,
  "title": "Unitek’s USB-C hub is also a wireless presenter — and yes, the laser pointer doubles as a cat toy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/uniteks-usb-c-hub-is-also-a-wireless-presenter-and-yes-the-laser",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-29T07:51:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/tech-gadgets/2026/08/29/uniteks-usb-c-hub-is-also-a-wireless-presenter-and-yes-the-laser-pointer-doubles-as-a-cat-toy/233190"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Unitek, an IT accessories company, has unveiled a unique USB-C hub called the uHUB S6+ 6-in-1 (D1163A). This device combines traditional connectivity features with a built-in wireless presenter pen and a red laser pointer, marking it as an unconventional addition to the USB-C hub market. The uHUB S6+ supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, and features a 4K@60Hz HDMI port, three 5Gbps USB ports (two USB-A and one USB-C), and a 100W Power Delivery passthrough capable of delivering up to 85W to a laptop. It is compact, measuring 121.26mm × 48.52mm × 12.03mm, and comes in an ABS housing.\n\nThe standout feature of the uHUB S6+ is its magnetic presenter pen, which attaches to the hub and functions as a 2.4GHz wireless controller for PowerPoint and Keynote. This pen offers page-up and page-down controls, a soft-touch finish, and a Class 2 red laser pointer (650nm) with a range of up to 30 meters. Switching between Windows PPT and Mac Keynote modes can be done by holding both navigation buttons for three seconds, as indicated by the manual: \"The indicator light will flash rapidly 3 times… switching to Keynote mode.\"\n\nAlthough the primary audience for this device is business users and presenters, the inclusion of a laser pointer inevitably leads to another unexpected use case: amusing household cats. Unitek does not explicitly promote this feature, but those who have lived with felines know that a red dot can be an irresistible invitation to chaos. The company's description simply states: \"Red, Class 2 Laser (650nm).\" In practical terms, this means that your next Zoom meeting may unexpectedly feature an enthusiastic furry guest.",
  "summary": "HONG KONG, Aug 29 — IT accessories company Unitek has introduced a rather unconventional entry into the crowd...",
  "key_points": [
    "Unitek releases 6-in-1 USB-C hub uHUB S6+",
    "Magnetic presenter pen doubles as wireless controller for presentations",
    "Red laser pointer also functions as cat toy for owners"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "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."
}