Google ATAP has been trying to offer Jacquard to more and more products and in line with that, the technology is now available in Samsonite Konnect-i Backback, pricing of which starts at $199.99.

This is quite an interesting price point for the backpack, and very affordable when compared to the first expansion of this Jacquard technology on a backpack that costs $895, making it unaffordable for most people.

For those who are unaware, Jacquard is a fabric-based input technology. Google describes that Jacquard “weaves new digital experiences into the things you love, wear, and use every day to give you the power to do more and be more.”

In this Samsonite Konnect-i Backback, the technology is embedded on the left shoulder strap. It comes with support for four gestures — brush down, brush up, double-tap, and cover. There’s also an indicator light that provides “custom alerts” to the users.

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The company has launched two backpacks — Samsonite Konnect-i Slim and Samsonite Konnect-i Standard, costing $199.99 and $219.99 respectively. Both of them come with multiple storage pockets and a padded compartment for 15.6-inch laptops. It features a water repellent fabric, while the Jacquard Tag on the product is IP54 rated.

It comes with support for actions like playing or pausing the music, controlling audio, getting notified for calls or text, accept or decline calls, get turn-by-turn directions, or take a selfie. This can be configured through the Jacquard app.

Google has used this Jacquard technology on several products, including Trucker Jacket from Levi’s, Cit-e Backpack from Saint Lauren, Commuter Trucker Jacket from Levi’s, and Adidas GMR insole for shoes.

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At a time when Huawei is under immense pressure to find out ways to keep its smartphone business afloat, the company has launched a new lifestyle product — Huawei Smart Business Suitcase.

The new Smart Business Suitcase from Huawei has been developed in partnership with Samsonite. It comes in three different sizes — 20-inch, 25-inch, and 28-inch, costing 1,999 yuan (~$292), 2,299 yuan (~$337), and 2,599 yuan (~$380) respectively.

One of the most interesting features of this suitcase is the ease of unlocking. If the Smart Busines Suitcase has been linked to a Huawei smartphone, bringing the device close to the password sensing area unlocks the suitcase, even when the phone’s screen is off.

It also comes with several other features, including built-in charging, storage box, and external USB port, which makes it easier for the users to charge their smartphones or other such handheld devices.

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The company says that the internal compartments in the suitcase have been designed with environmentally friendly fabrics. It also comes with a dry and wet separation bags to make it easy to organize the storage.

It comes with a thicker aluminum alloy tube wall and is lighter and durable. There’s also a secure TSA code lock, which makes it a convenient option for clearing through customs during international travel.

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