The new “connected” jean jacket, a collaboration between Google and denim maker Levi's, is due to go on sale online next month. However, you can tell there’s a bit of stiffness to the cuff where the sensors are woven in which could be uncomfortable. Intended for bike commuters, the smart jacket uses technology from Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects group, with sophisticated multi-touch sensors weaved into the clothing. The user can touch the jacket’s cuff and make gestures to answer calls and messages, adjust the volume, or use Google Maps, among other features. A version of this article appears in print on, on Page B7 of the New York edition with the headline: Google Is Launching Its Own Wearable Tech Company.
The new “connected” jean jacket, a collaboration between Google and denim maker Levi's, is due to go on sale online next month. Intended for bike commuters, the smart jacket uses technology from Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects group, with sophisticated multi-touch sensors weaved into the clothing. The user can touch the jacket’s cuff and make gestures to answer calls and messages, adjust the volume, or use Google Maps, among other features. A version of this article appears in print on, on Page B7 of the New York edition with the headline: Google Is Launching Its Own Wearable Tech Company.