Google's Jacquard project returns to Yves Saint Laurent backpack strap for $ 880

Google's Google Jacquard project, the company's touch technology, marks a surprise comeback today with the announcement of a second product using technology: the Cit-E Smart Backpack, built in collaboration with the luxury fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent, tactile shoulder strap to control a connected smartphone (spotted by Accused)

Like the first Jacquard motor product, Levi's smart jacket, the Cit-E backpack is powered by a removable "badge" that houses the battery and internal hardware. Once paired with a phone, you'll be able to control things by performing four gestures on the touch zone at the front of the left shoulder strap: swipe up, swipe down, tap twice, and cover the.

Otherwise, it seems that the features are the same as those offered with the original Levi's jacket, that is to say mainly the control of music, pings Google Maps navigation and some notification capabilities.

As for the bag itself, it seems to be a pretty pretty bag, which is more or less what you expected from Yves Saint Laurent. The outer shell is made of nylon, with a canvas lining on the inside, and some interior pockets (one for a mobile phone and a larger padded pocket for a laptop or tablet).

Unfortunately, if you are interested in buying a smart backpack, here is the problem: the Yves Saint Laurent brand image means you pay Yves Saint Laurent, who is a student at 795 euros, or about 877 dollars. an extremely expensive amount to spend on a bag, Project Jacquard technology or not.

If you are ready to pay for this type of money, the Cit-E backpack can now be pre-ordered on the Yves Saint Laurent website, with a promise of shipping no later than October 15th.