Intel plans to invest $200 million in companies developing hardware and software, as well as connectivity and supporting technologies, for the digital home. The company said its new Digital Home Fund represents a significant step in its strategy to enable people to enjoy digital content — including music, photos and video — on multiple devices in the home and beyond. It also builds upon Intel’s existing programs to deliver core technologies for new computing devices, networking products and consumer electronics.
Prior to the fund’s formation, Intel Capital has invested in companies pursuing the digital home vision. Examples include:
- BridgeCo, which designs low-cost chips for digital media adapters that link home devices.
- Entropic, which designs chips for home networking over coaxial cabling.
- Musicmatch, which sells software for recording, organizing and playing music.
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