McAfee Unveils Mobile Security Offerings

McAfee today announced that it is extending its mobile device portfolio for consumers with McAfee Mobile Security and McAfee WaveSecure Tablet Edition. These mobile device offerings are said to change the mobile security landscape by offering security safeguards that help consumers secure their mobile devices for personal use, commerce and work.According to a mobile security report released last week by McAfee and Carnegie Mellon University titled, "Mobility and Security: Dazzling Opportunities, Profound Challenges," respondents named their top three security concerns: the loss of personal or work data through the accidental loss of a device, physical theft of the device, or loss of their data due to their device "crashing". Moreover, close to half of all respondents said they were using their smart phones both for personal use and work, demonstrating that consumers want more than just personal device security.

McAfee Mobile Security software, available for both smartphones and tablets, reportedly provides a comprehensive mobile security solution by combining three leading McAfee mobile security products: WaveSecure, VirusScan Mobile and SiteAdvisor for Android.

With McAfee Mobile Security, consumers reportedly have available to them the following features: back-up and restore data - to help protect sensitive information; Protection against misuse (such as excessive phone charges)- as well as safeguarding personal data with remote locking capabilities; An audible alarm - to help users find the device or disrupt a thief, and or pop-up a notification with instructions for returning the device; Remotely remove data from a lost or stolen device - via the McAfee Web portal, mobile Web portal or via a SMS message; 24/7 real-time anti-malware protection and protection from malicious Web sites - when shopping online, SiteAdvisor, a software for Android devices provides color coded site ratings right next to the search results, allowing Android users to confidently browse and search the mobile Web; Management of mobile device protection - allows consumers to quickly execute necessary security tasks, backup, locate, wipe, etc. via the McAfee Web portal.

The WaveSecure Tablet Edition is said to offer Android users, through WiFi, the ability to find their missing device through the alarm and location tracking features, and prevent device misuse through remote lock and wipe. It also allows for preserving important personal data with remote backup, even from a lost or misplaced device. Users can also reportedly trigger an audible alarm to help them find the device or disrupt a thief, and also send a brief SMS message with instructions for returning it.

Todd Gebhart, senior vice president and general manager of consumer, small business and mobile, McAfee, was quoted in the press release as saying "With device growth eclipsing PCs, consumers need tools to not only protect their personal information, but also to provide safeguards for business data should they decide to use that device for work. It’s far too easy to leave a mobile device in a cab or at the airport, which can mean lost photos, contacts and other important content. Also, the threats to mobile devices are in many ways the same as in the online world. Beyond device lost or theft, users can be hacked, infected or phished on a mobile device just as easily as they can online."

McAfee Mobile Security software is available at an annual subscription of $29.99 (~ Rs. 1340) per year from McAfee and the Android Market. McAfee WaveSecure software is similarly available at an annual subscription of $19.99 (~ Rs. 893).

Altec Lansing Launches VS2721 E Speakers in India

Altec Lansing's VS2721 speaker system, with powered subwoofer, debuts in the Indian market. The three inch high frequency drivers on the two satellite speakers are supported by the compact 4 inch side firing Subwoofer.

Ms. Stella Chan, Altec Lansing, said at the launch of the product in India, '˜The elegant looking VS2721 2.1 speaker was originally designed for the European market only. We are delighted to be able to bring this product to India. VS2721 is certainly a nice addition to the Altec product lines.'™

This is Altec Lansings second consecutive launch of 2011 in India, after last month'™s launch of the BXR 1321 speaker system.

XFX to Release AMD Radeon HD 6670, 6570 and 6450

Graphic card manufacturer XFX has recently unveiled three graphic cards designed for everyday computing, XFX AMD Radeon HD 6670, HD 6570 and HD 6450.All the three cards make use of AMD's homegrown technologies like Eyespeed, which claims to provide a vivid HD experience as well as optimize everyday applications and Eyefinity which lets you watch movies, play games and work on documents spread out on up to three displays for the panoramic perspective of work and play.

The graphic cards feature AMD's APP accelerate that harnesses the power of AMD’s GPUs, with speed and better overall performance while utilizing everyday applications from Microsoft Office 2010 to web browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and Mozilla FireFox 4.

The HD 6670, HD 6450 and HD 6570 will be available at Rs. 7500, Rs. 5000 and Rs. 7000 respectively and all the cards have 3 years warranty by Rashi peripherals.

Micromax Introduces Android-based Bling 2

If you were a fan of the glitzy Micromax Bling here is some good news. Micromax has recently launched the Android 2.2 (Froyo) based Micromax Bling 2.

The Bling 2 features a glossy frame made of Swarovski Zirconia. Micromax also has a set of preloaded apps like MiRoamer-Mobile radio, Saavn-Music on Demand, Mosho-Mobile shopping, Mundu Live TV (1 month free trial) and Whatsapp messenger. The Micromax app store is also making an entrance in the Bling 2.

The device also has a 2.8 inch capacitive touchscreen, GPS, Mi-Fi pocket wireless internet feature, 3MP camera and upto 32GB expandable with micrSD cards. The phone comes bundled with a white leather carry case enclosed with a compact mirror and special pouch for lipstick.

The Bling 2 retails for Rs. 8,990.

Corsair Ships The Flash Voyager USB 3.0 Family

The new Corsair Flash Voyager USB 3.0 models deliver USB 3.0performance, with read speeds up to four times faster than typical USB 2.0 drives. All Flash Voyager USB 3.0 models are reportedly shockproof, water-resistant, backward compatible with USB 2.0/USB 1.1 standards, and provide easy plug-and-play compatibility with most operating systems.

Thi La, Vice President of Memory Products at Corsair, was quoted as saying 'The boost in read speed provided by the Flash Voyager USB 3.0 family makes accessing video, images, and other large files significantly faster," "The shipment of more and more USB 3.0-enabled systems makes it clear that the market is rapidly adopting the new standard. The latest Flash Voyager models are ideal for getting the most performance from the latest PC gear.'

The Corsair Flash Voyager USB 3.0 comes in 8GB ( Rs 1399+), 16 GB (Rs 1999+), and 32 GB ( Rs 4399+) configurations. It will be available in all Corsair-authorized retailers worldwide along with a warranty period of 10 years.