Logitech announced today the release of its Unifying Receiver, which lets multiple wireless peripherals connect to a computer via only a single USB dongle. Four products will be released that support the proprietary technology, including the Wireless Keyboard K350, Wireless Keyboard K340, Marathon Mouse M705, and Wireless Mouse M505.

Like several of Logitech’s other wireless peripherals, the products use 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity via a tiny USB dongle that protrudes only 8 millimeters from the edge of the USB port. Whereas previously each wireless receiver needed its own USB transceiver, the Unifying technology lets up to six devices connect at the same time. Each additional peripheral needs to be set up using Logitech’s Unifying software and connects securely using 128-bit AES encryption.

The M705 derives its “Marathon” name from a similarly promised three-year battery life, thanks to a power switch and auto-sleep function. The laser-tracking mouse also has an option for hyper-fast scrolling, which is not available on the M505.