Intel Corporation (INTC) CEO Brian Krzanich Admits Improvements Are Needed In Mobile Devices

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) CEO Brian Krzanich acknowledged today that the company has been weak in terms of smartphones and tablets.  He is hoping to improve chip and manufacturing technologies.  Intel is known for focusing on power-efficient chip production.  During a speech at Intel’s annual shareholder meeting in in Santa Clara, Calif, Krzanich said that the company is adding features for connectivity and security.

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Intel’s McAfee Launching Security Software Suite, LiveSafe

McAfee and Intel are launching a new all-in-one security software suite known as LiveSafe.   LiveSafe has an emphasis on protecting all of the devices in your home including phones, tablets, and PCs.  LiveSafe is compatible with Windows, Android, BlackBerry, and iOS, but not yet Windows Phone or Chromebooks.

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McAfee Is Acquiring Stonesoft For $389 Million In Cash

McAfee, a security solutions company owned by Intel, is acquiring Stonesoft Oyj for $389 million in cash.  Stonesoft is known for developing firewall protection products.  The acquisition will enable McAfee to expand their product line with a focus on next-generation firewalls, evasion prevention systems, and SSL VPN solutions.

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RUMOR: Microsoft Is Working On A Smaller Version Of The Surface Tablet

Microsoft is preparing to launch a new line of Surface tablets, which are going to be smaller than the original according to a report by DigiTimes.  The new Surface tablets are expected to be announced in the next few months, possibly at the Microsoft Build Conference in June.
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Intel, Samsung, and Telefónica Put Money Into Expect Labs

Expect Labs is a startup that is known for developing a product called the Anticipatory Computing Engine.  The Anticipatory Computing Engine supposedly has the capability to detect what we are looking for even before we start searching for it.  Samsung, Intel, and Telefónica wanted in on the action for this startup so all 3 companies put money into it through their respective venture capital arms: Samsung Venture Investment Corporation, Intel Capital and Telefónica Digital.
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Intel CEO Paul Otellini Says Notebook Prices Will Soon Hit $200

Intel CEO Paul Otellini said that the prices of notebooks will soon hit $200.  Most of these notebooks will be based on Android rather than Windows 8 though, according to Intel chief product officer and EVP Dadi Perlmutter.  Those laptops will also run on Intel’s Atom mobile processor.
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Intel Acquires Mashery For Over $180 Million

Intel has acquired a seven year old company based in San Francisco called Mashery.  Mashery’s 125 employees learned about the acquisition after a company-wide e-mail was sent out.  Intel is expecting to offer a majority of Mashery’s employees with an offer when the deal closes in the second quarter. Mashery will maintain their headquarters in San Francisco and will join Intel’s Services Division.

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