Intel's "Make It Wearable" challenge is reaching its climax, and the company just announced the roster of judges who'll award the $800,000 at stake. Of the 10 finalists, the top winner will take home $500,000. Second place is worth $200,000, and third pays $100,000 The 10 finalists will need to impress: Intel CEO Brian Krzanich Best Buy President and CEO Hubert … [Read more...]
Intel Announces First “Make It Wearable” Winner
Lovey, a device that monitors kids' whereabouts and their environment, is the first winner in the Visionary track of Intel's "Make It Wearable" challenge. The challenge has two tracks. the "Visionary," which requires a general idea accompanied with a 1-minute video, and the "Development," which is considerably more rigorous and for which winners get $50,000 in … [Read more...]