Intel says that it has made a "significant investment" in Recon Instruments, a company that has quietly emerged on the cutting edge of wearable computing.
Intel did not disclose the size of the investment.
For Intel, the stake means closer ties with a company who has a proven track record in wearable computing. Intel said Friday that it will also contribute expertise in manufacturing, operations, and technology, arguably one of Intel's competitive advantages over its rivals in the semiconductor industry.
Although most of the technology industry is familiar with innovations like Google Glass, Recon has largely flown under the radar. Its first products combined a heads-up display (HUD) interface projected onto the inside of ski goggles for skiers and snowboarders.
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