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[–] UpperBroccoli@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 5 days ago (1 children)

It sounds futuristic

No, it just sounds stupid.

[–] 123@programming.dev 4 points 4 days ago

If you knew what was good for you you'd jump at the opportunity to have the non-pooped looking underpants for just $9.99/month! (predictive fart data still sold to healthcare providers).

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Smart textiles may soon be able to ~~control devices or monitor health~~ steal your health information and sell it to insurance companies

Guaranteed

[–] IWW4@lemmy.zip 5 points 5 days ago

Wearable tech. It comes up for a while and goes away.

I think for applications in a vehicle where the can be integrated tech and UI there are possibilities.

In home settings there will be be too may inoperability issues.

[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

You know what's a smart textile too? Flax fiber.