Video: Google Teams With Levi's to Make Smart Clothes

Envision a future where smartphones can be controlled through a pair of jeans. Google is trying to make that idea a reality with something called Project Jacquard.

One of the tech giant's more experimental groups -- the Advanced Technology and Projects team -- has developed a sturdy, conductive yarn that can be woven into any fabric. The yarn, which senses touch and responds to very precise gestures, is controlled by a tiny chip that can be discretely sewn into a seam or a pocket. 

With the right programming, a user could swipe a finger across a jacket sleeve or a pant leg to make a phone call, or just browse a device.

Google has now partnered with Levi's Jeans to move the technology out of the prototype phase and turn it into something consumers can actually wear.

To learn more about Project Jacquard, check out the video from CNET below: 

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