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  • Smart jacket handles mobile calls and MP3s

    Semiconductor maker Infineon continued its adventures in wearable computing on Monday by showing off a men's jacket that includes a built-in MP3 player and can link up with a mobile phone over Bluetooth.

  • Is that a PC you're wearing?

    Wearable computing has so far been little more than a curiosity, but new technology and falling prices will mean dramatic growth for such products in the next few years, according to a new report.

  • Infineon gets musical with MP3 jacket

    The chipmaker is moving into high-tech fabrics, including a jacket with a built-in MP3 player.

  • Wearable MP3s delivered Down Under by Xmas?

    Wearable electronics will be commonplace in Australia by as early as Christmas, if the Philips-Nike coalition has its way.

  • Flash fashion: wearable IT

    When it comes to thinking up the next big thing, computer researchers at chipmaker Infineon look to dirty laundry for inspiration.

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  • Is that a PC you're wearing?

    Wearable computing has so far been little more than a curiosity, but new technology and falling prices will mean dramatic growth for such products in the next few years, according to a new report.

  • Infineon gets musical with MP3 jacket

    The chipmaker is moving into high-tech fabrics, including a jacket with a built-in MP3 player.

  • Hark the fuzzy sweater sings

    German chip maker Infineon will make your clothes sing in a couple of years.

  • Wearable MP3 devices for Xmas?

    Wearable electronics will be commonplace in Australia by as early as Christmas, if the Philips-Nike coalition has its way.

  • Infineon weaves deals for wearable computing

    The chipmaker reports "huge" interest in its wearable computing technology, paving the way for everything from ID chips to MP3 players that can be built into ordinary fabrics.

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