Under the terms of the partnership, U3 is offering a free download of the HeatSeek software on its website. U3 smart drives are offered by several major manufacturers, including SanDisk, Verbatim, Kingston, Memorex and PNY.
“It's a big deal for the company because in combination with the U3 technology, we can now offer adult consumers the ability to make their entire library of adult content secure, private and portable,” a HeatSeek representative told XBIZ during AEE. “Simply by using HeatSeek on a U3-enabled key from any manufacturer, all your activity as well as your files are kept private on the key, and you can use it on any Windows computer, not just your own. It's porn in your pocket, so to speak. When you're done, simply pull out the key and there are no traces left on the machine.”
HeatSeek is only compatible on PCs running Windows, and is powered by Internet Explorer’s engine. Secure credentials are needed to open the browser and encrypted downloaded files are only playable through HeatSeek. The browser also claims to protect against popups, spyware and viruses.
HeatSeek’s user friendly features include one-click downloading for pictures and videos, a bookmark feature that allows users to jump to their favorite adult content and a “panic” button that kills the application immediately. Additionally, users can create playlists similar to iTunes to efficiently organize downloaded content.
“We’ve been working with U3 over the past few months to bring HeatSeek to the market of consumers who like the portability and security of a simple USB key that can go anywhere,” the HeatSeek representative said. “The response from the U3 community of users has been extremely positive so far, and we look forward to continuing to work with U3.”