Google partners with Levi’s, launches smart jacket

In a sort of unforeseen turn of events, Google and clothing line Levi’s have teamed up to come with a smart jacket. Called the Commuter Trucker Jacket, it can answer a call or play music.

The smart denim jacket runs mainly on Google’s Project Jacquard which first made its appearance during last year’s Google I/O event. Basically, the project allows to use an ordinary item (like a jacket for this instance) and give them some sort of interactive functionality and gather information from a connected smartphone. Through the use of Bluetooth for wireless communication, wearers of the jacket can drop or answer calls and more since they can set customized gestures.

A simple tap or swipe on the left cuff initiates input like a regular touchpad. It is then powered by a rechargeable battery with a claimed life of up to two days. The videos below show the jacket in action and how it was made.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ-lcdMfziw

It will be available internationally for both men and women for $350 a pop and will soon be available for purchase.

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