A New Way to Make Comfy, Durable Smart Garments
b'Some so-called smart garments\\u2014clothing and accessories outfitted with sensors, Bluetooth, and other gadgetry\\u2014flirt with the absurd. Does anyone need a $1,000 touch-interface backpack that alerts you if you accidentally leave your phone somewhere? Or a (now discontinued) sweatshirt that tracks your movements and awards redeemable \\u2018points\\u2019 you can spend on gift cards and \\u201cVIP experiences\\u201d? Not really.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'