AMD Betting on Wi-Fi to Open Up Virtual Reality
- Nitero’s wireless technology allows high-quality video streams
- Location-based VR experiences also important, AMD exec says
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Semiconductor maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is betting that a purchase of a Texas-based chipmaker will help drive the adoption of more portable virtual reality headsets.
Advanced Micro Devices announced its purchase of Nitero Inc. for an undisclosed price on Monday. Nitero has developed a 60 gigahertz wireless chip that it says can transmit high-resolution video without any delays or lags.