Google’s Project Jacquard jacket adds more functionality

Google’s Project Jacquard is bringing some new features to the Levi’s Commuter Trucker Jacket that its users might appreciate. For those who don’t know, this Google’s smart jacket project that it’s collaborated with Levi’s to make it available to the public. Some of the new features coming to the US$350 (around CA$450) smart jacket include Bose Aware Mode, or letting you gesture on the jacket to toggle noise cancellation on select Bose headsets; being able to drop a pin while you’re on the go and save a location you want; and being able to link your Lyft and Uber apps to the jacket’s snap tag to alert you when your ride arrives. And if you’re on Android, the Call & Text ability will let you Brush In to answer a call right from the jacket. If you’re interested in getting one, Levi’s is offering 30% off of the $350 retail price. Just input the code JACQUARD30 to avail of the discount. This brings down the price to $245.

Source: Android Police

Upcoming Netflix comedy film will star Jennifer Aniston and Tig Notaro as POTUS and FLOTUS

It’s not particularly surprising that Jennifer Aniston’s first project with Netflix will be a comedy. The actress, who is also a producer alongside Will Ferrell, will star as the first female President of the United States. Called First Ladies, her wife in the movie is comedian Tig Notaro. Netflix’s description of their characters, Beverly and Kasey Nicholson, say they are out to “prove that behind every great woman… is another great woman.” Notaro and Stephanie Allynne (One Mississippi) will be writing the script. They will also be producers.

Source: CNN

You can now share Instagram posts to your stories

Similar to how you can share what you’ve been listening to on Spotify to Instagram Story, you can now share your posts and public posts in your timeline, too. When you share a post on Story, it’ll come up like a sticker and will have the original poster’s username and a link to the original post. It’s an easy way to promote brands or friends to your other followers. If you don’t want other people sharing your content, there is an option in settings you can toggle. Simply scroll down and look for the “Allow Others To Reshare” option. If you have a private account, you don’t have to do anything. The feature is rolling out on Android already. iOS users will be getting the feature in the coming weeks.

Source: 9to5Mac

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