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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.

  • 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.

  • Geeks go chic with wearable computers

    An American company is bringing science fiction down to earth and it wants you to wear its wireless mobile computers as fashion in the street, playground or gym -- making the "geek look" chic.

  • 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.

  • 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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  • Hark the fuzzy sweater sings

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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