U3 News:
U3-info upgraded
Submitted by u3info on March 14, 2010 - 15:29U3-Info was upgraded today (if anyone is interested, we upgraded to Drupal 6.x from 5.8) Most of the changes are infrastructure related so you won't notice much, but hopefully the site should be faster now, more stable and more secure.
If you do find any bugs, glitches or you have any comments, please let us know!
Windows 7 will not support AutoRun on USBs... but U3 will continue to work
Submitted by u3info on April 30, 2009 - 09:08Fixed removable media, such as CDs and DVDs will still be able to use AutoRun. Also, some specialized "smart" USB flash drives such as those containing U3 software will still be able to appear as DVD drives, effectively allowing them to also use AutoRun, Microsoft cautioned.
Via CNet
Turn any Windows software into a portable U3 application using PackageFactory
Submitted by u3info on April 23, 2009 - 16:17PackageFactory is a windows applications that can turn any (almost) software into a portable U3 applications. It's free for personal use...
LogMeIn Enables Desktop Computing on Netbooks, available on U3 drives too
Submitted by u3info on April 9, 2009 - 06:09LogMeIn is a provider of on-demand, remote-connectivity solutions to mobile operators, handset OEMs, small and medium businesses, IT service providers and consumers.
The LogMeIn Ignition is a desktop application that lets users access any computer with LogMeIn installed without launching a web browser or remembering multiple passwords. Users can just install LogMeIn Ignition on their desktop, laptop, USB drive or U3 smart drive and free themselves with one-click connectivity from wherever they are with an Internet connection.
Check more at LogMeIn
Via TMCNet
ALZEX Software Announces Personal Finances Portable for U3
Submitted by u3info on March 2, 2009 - 16:32ALZEX software today announces Personal Finances Portable, a fresh and mobile addition to the Personal Finances software line.
SanDisk announces new Ultra Backup / Cruzer U3 flash drives
Submitted by u3info on January 6, 2009 - 17:26SanDisk today introduced an innovative new family of SanDisk® USB flash drives, including the world's first backup USB flash drive with simple backup software activation at the touch of a button.
The new Ultra Backup drives has up to 64GB capacity.
Inmatrix releases Zoom Player Mobile v.6 for U3 devices
Submitted by u3info on November 19, 2008 - 08:53Zoom Player Mobile v.6 is a special version of Zoom Player for portable USB U3 based devices (U3 Flash Drives) designed for people on the move who need their reliable and familiar media player with them at all times. With a small footprint, extremely fast response, top reliability and most of the features of its big brothers, Zoom Player Mobile is THE top choice for all media playback tasks while away from home or office.