Intel Corp., continuing its push beyond chips for personal computers, is buying a small company called Voke that developed technology for creating virtual-reality experiences based on live action. Financial terms weren’t disclosed. Voke, based in Intel’s hometown of Santa Clara, Calif., has about 20 employees, Intel said. Most virtual-reality...
Intel has acquired Voke, a firm focused on creating virtual-reality experiences via live action. According to Wendell Brooks, a senior vice president of Intel, this acquisition will help the company drive demand for its chips by the creation of high-quality hardware that will allow expansion into accessing markets with leagues and broadcasters.