Intel and AMD expand

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Intel announced on Monday fresh investments in five companies developing technologies for its digital home project.

The investments, from Intel Capital's $200 million Digital Home Fund, will go to five software and hardware firms: CableMatrix, Mediabolic, Pure Networks, BridgeCo and Envivio. Intel didn't give specific financial details.

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BOXBOROUGH, Mass.--Advanced Micro Devices' next major processor might come with a Boston accent.

The chipmaker this summer established a new chip design team at its Boston Design Center here, a continent away from its Silicon Valley base, as part of a worldwide effort to strengthen its ability to deliver new processors and boost its sales.

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