If you recall, Vuzix is the creator of the M100 smart glass showcased at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show. Since that time, the device has gone through a number of upgrades, including the addition of offline support for its Nuance voice control feature and the ability to use the Android-powered gear with iOS devices. In January 2013, the company announced that it's developing smart sunglasses you'd actually want to wear -- a project that could benefit greatly from Intel's investment.

Update (01/05/2015): An Intel spokesperson got back to us with the company's official statement: