Google and Levi Strauss created a smart jacket that let’s you control your phone

Google and Levi Strauss joined together to make a “smart” jacket that looks low-tech, but is literally woven full of technology . The interactive textile features conductive yarns and electronics that lets you use your smartphone without needing to pull it out of your pocket. Need a skip a song? Swipe your sleeve. Imagine how handy this kind of clothing could be while riding a bike or making your way through a crowd.

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Google and Levi Strauss created a smart jacket that let’s you control your phone

Join ENERGY STAR in Making a Commitment to Energy Efficiency

Photo credit: David González Romero / Creative Commons There are a lot of simple things to do on Earth Day but few of them have a lasting impact. Taking the initiative to improve the efficiency of lighting, appliances, and electronics at home and work, however, is one action that will reap huge rewards weeks, months, and years after the initial effort. To encourage these improvements, ENERGY STAR has launched the

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Join ENERGY STAR in Making a Commitment to Energy Efficiency