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Samsonite’s Konnect-I Backpack Offers Gesture Controls for Your Phone – PCMag AU
Tap the Konnect-I Backpack strap to unlock a slew of gesture control features thanks to Google’s Project Jacquard .
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Google and Samsonite teamed up to integrate Jacquard “ambient computing” technology into two new products. The Konnect-I Backpackavailable in Slim ($200) and Standard ($220)joins the Jacquard collection, alongside connected sneakers, a denim jacket, and a fashion-forward rucksack.
“The heart of Jacquard is the Jacquard Tag, a tiny computer built to make everyday items more helpful,” Ivan Poupyrev, director of engineering for the Google Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP)…
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