The Okanagan Never Has Been, And Never Will Be, Silicon Valley: A Lesson From New Zealand
UPDATE: This post from February 21, 2016, is being republished in the light of the announcement…
UPDATE: This post from February 21, 2016, is being republished in the light of the announcement…
If you thought that Google Glass was the only wearable backed by one of tech’s mega corporations, think again. Intel’s investment arm has now ponied up a “significant” investment into Recon Instruments, makers of the Jet heads-up display for extreme sports. While neither party has disclosed how much cash Intel has thrown Recon’s way, the release does reveal that the Intel Capital will be sharing its expertise in “manufacturing, operations and technology” in addition to its checkbook. While it’s far, far too early to presume that we’ll see Santa Clara dive head-first into the wearables market, we’re going to be watching this partnership with extreme interest.