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Are “hearables” and smart clothing the next big things in wearable tech?

Smartwatches and fitness trackers may currently dominate the wearable tech space. But there’s a reason we call them “wearables” and not wrist-worn gadgets: the space also includes heads-up displays like Google Glass and smart headphone gadgets like the Moto Hint and Sony Xperia Ear. And researchers at IDC think so-called “hearables” represent a growth opportunity […]

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Levi’s unveils a smart jacket based on Google’s Project Jacquard

A year ago Google introduced a project to weave smart components into fabric to create clothing that you can use to interact with your gadgets. Now Levi’s has announced the first commercial product based on Google’s Project Jacquard technology. It’s a denim jacket designed specifically with cyclists in mind, allowing you to touch the sleeve […]