Are Haptic Garments the Wearables We Need? Google Thinks So.

Google secured a patent for haptic feedback sensors embedded into clothing, pointing to a future for wearables that just might succeed. — CREDIT: Shutterstock

Wearable tech has been on a rollercoaster ride since the first commercial devices and garments went mainstream years ago. But while “wearable” might today be synonymous with something like an Apple Watch, plenty of players are hoping that there’s an appetite for technology embedded into garments that can enhance our daily lives. Google and Levi’s…

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