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Re: Jacquard by Google transforms clothing

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Post by jdbernard » Mon, Sep 25, 2017, 4:38 PM UTC

firasd wrote: post #38

I dig it. Ever since 'smart watches' started I've felt like grown men wearing digital watches is a bit awkward. I'd prefer more subtle things like Google Glass or tech woven into clothing fabrics. We definitely need to get beyond smartphones and into more ubiquitous form factors so we don't evolve into creatures with our upper backs and necks contorted downwards. I always liked this UI from Mission Impossible 5: http…

One of the things about watches though is that you can wear them with any outfit. Having functionality built into my shirt is only useful if it is in all my shirts. Otherwise I'm coupling how I want to look with what I can do.

Re: Jacquard by Google transforms clothing

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Post by gr3yh47 » Mon, Sep 25, 2017, 4:39 PM UTC

simias wrote: post #62

colorincorrect wrote: post #6

Watching the YT video, is this just a denim jacket with a touch sensor on the sleeve cuff?

Yeah I don't really get it either. Why not sell the sensor on its own so that I can wear it on anything I want? What's the added value of having it sewn to your jacket? It's not like it's particularly small or discreet.

because then google can't quietly change the design of future versions to monitor you with more than they can get out of the touch sensor

Re: Jacquard by Google transforms clothing

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Post by shimon » Mon, Sep 25, 2017, 4:39 PM UTC

Mz wrote: post #77

anindha wrote: post #69

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Haha You could have said that about a device that knows exactly where you are every minute of the day - but here we are.

And lots of people decry that. It also is an upper class first world problem. I don't imagine too many poor people have smart phones, and I don't imagine all clothing will have tech interwoven. That may become common among the wealthier classes in developed countries, it is unlikely to be the norm for all people on the planet. Your comment fails as a rebuttal.

Many poor people have smartphones. They're a big force in getting more people access to the internet and other technology, which is probably overall positive even though it has some significant negative repercussions.

https://www.cnbc.com/2015/04/01/for-more-poor-americans-smar...

http://www.pewinternet.org/fact-sheet/mobile/

Re: Jacquard by Google transforms clothing

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Post by personjerry » Mon, Sep 25, 2017, 4:41 PM UTC

ucaetano wrote: post #88

StefanKarpinski wrote: post #73

This may be the worst, least informative technology website I've ever seen – and that is a high (low?) bar. It fails the "what is it?" test with spectacular aplomb. And never have I learned less from a "learn more" page. “Music should keep you moving, not make you look at your phone.” Um, yeah, ok, thanks for that helpful information.

Have you thought that maybe you're not the target audience for that page, and that most people in the world are not interested in the technical details as you are?

But where are the non-technical details?

Re: Jacquard by Google transforms clothing

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Post by js8 » Mon, Sep 25, 2017, 4:41 PM UTC

ucaetano wrote: post #88

StefanKarpinski wrote: post #73

This may be the worst, least informative technology website I've ever seen – and that is a high (low?) bar. It fails the "what is it?" test with spectacular aplomb. And never have I learned less from a "learn more" page. “Music should keep you moving, not make you look at your phone.” Um, yeah, ok, thanks for that helpful information.

Have you thought that maybe you're not the target audience for that page, and that most people in the world are not interested in the technical details as you are?

He didn't ask for technical details, he asked what the * is this? But maybe the target audience are extravagant billionaires who will buy anything with a logo, regardless of what it actually is.

Re: Jacquard by Google transforms clothing

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Post by ucaetano » Mon, Sep 25, 2017, 4:45 PM UTC

js8 wrote: post #95

ucaetano wrote: post #88

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Have you thought that maybe you're not the target audience for that page, and that most people in the world are not interested in the technical details as you are?

He didn't ask for technical details, he asked what the * is this? But maybe the target audience are extravagant billionaires who will buy anything with a logo, regardless of what it actually is.

> But maybe the target audience are extravagant billionaires who will buy anything with a logo, regardless of what it actually is.

Wait, are you talking about this or about Apple?

Re: Jacquard by Google transforms clothing

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Post by nextlevelwizard » Mon, Sep 25, 2017, 4:46 PM UTC

Mz wrote: post #60

anindha wrote: post #47

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The idea is that every piece of clothing one day will incorporate this.

Totally not creepy and totally not classist. /s

>classist

what does this even means in this context?

Re: Jacquard by Google transforms clothing

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Post by ucaetano » Mon, Sep 25, 2017, 4:46 PM UTC

personjerry wrote: post #94

ucaetano wrote: post #88

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Have you thought that maybe you're not the target audience for that page, and that most people in the world are not interested in the technical details as you are?

But where are the non-technical details?

From the page:

Specifically tailored with the urban cyclist in mind, the Levi’s Commuter Trucker Jacket was designed for getting around the city. The jacket features articulated shoulders to provide extra room to maneuver, reflectors, and a dropped hem to keep you covered as you ride. You can easily access your digital world because Jacquard technology is woven right into the sleeve.

Tiny electronics contained in the flexible snap tag connect the Jacquard Threads in the jacket’s cuff to your mobile device.1 The snap tag lets you know about incoming information, like a phone call2, by giving you light and haptic feedback. Inspired by a strap that you would see on a cuff, it looks and feels like it’s a part of the jacket. The tag also houses the battery which can last up to 2 weeks between USB charges.3

Re: Jacquard by Google transforms clothing

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Post by jweir » Mon, Sep 25, 2017, 4:47 PM UTC

How disposable is this product?

Many products create a waste burden that is an after thought. Clothing has a good disposal path - reuse, recycle or just throw out.

But what about wearable clothing? Since it is fashion it will have a short life cycle.

Re: Jacquard by Google transforms clothing

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Post by ucaetano » Mon, Sep 25, 2017, 4:47 PM UTC

personjerry wrote: post #94

ucaetano wrote: post #88

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Have you thought that maybe you're not the target audience for that page, and that most people in the world are not interested in the technical details as you are?

But where are the non-technical details?

Wait, there's more:

Customize and control your jacket with the Jacquard app. Abilities let you control messages, phone calls, navigation, music4, and more. Assign and reassign different abilities to the gestures you want to use and decide when you want to be notified by LED and/or haptic feedback.

And so on...