Louis Vuitton shows off prototype handbags with flexible displays

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We’ve seen many tech companies take on flexible screens, but here’s a new entry into that space we didn’t expect: Louis Vuitton. The luxury fashion brand showed off two prototype handbags at its LV’s Cruise 2020 runway show that have built-in flexible displays. According to LV, these are AMOLED displays with 1,920 x 1,440 resolution. One of the bags had a single screen, while the other had two. These displayed random city views on what looked like a demo of an internet browser. The brand didn’t say if the screens were made in-house or were outsourced and whether these would make its way beyond being prototypes. But according to LV, these are "the basis for reconsidering the digital Canvas of the Future" and they are "always in search of the fusion of savoir-faire and innovation." If it does reach the market, LV hopes these bags become “an extension of the smartphone.” But don’t expect these to be cheap, it’ll be coming from a big luxury brand after all.

Source: Engadget

Targus brings wireless charging to its new backpack

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Backpacks that charge smartphones aren’t new. But what about ones that can do it wirelessly? Targus has a new Mobile VIP+ backpack which has a built-in replaceable battery and Qi wireless charging cradle in one of the side pockets. It’ll keep the phone charging in said cradle, the pocket can fit a phone sized up to an iPhone XS Max. The cradle itself connects to an internal battery with a standard USB cable so you can swap it out with a battery of choice. It also has a pocket that blocks RFID signals, if that’s something you need or want. It’s going on sale in the US for US$199 in April.

Source: The Verge

Duffle Pack 1.0 helps you lug around your gear

Venque, a Kickstarter-born company and known to make convertible bags, is out with a new multi-functional bag that you can take on the road or in the gym. The Duffle Pack 1.0 makes use of the company’s signature Quanta fabric. It also has two handle directions and seat belt-grade straps. It features an external slide-through compartment that you can hook onto your luggage handle for easier transport. As mentioned, this can also work as a gym bag. It has a shoe organizer to fit your footwear or your dirty clothes. This organizer is waterproof, meaning the sweaty gym wear won’t affect the other things inside your bag. The Duffle Pack 1.0 also comes with two straps to convert this duffle bag into a backpack.

The Kickstarter project has already reached its $10,000 goal with 35 days remaining. If you want in on the action though, you must pledge $195 or more to get the Duffle Pack 1.0. Estimated delivery period is in December. They’re also selling a new large volume backpack called the Alpine Rucksack that can even fit your camera in. You have to pledge $185 or more to get one of these.

Source: Kickstarter

Meet Moleskine’s new backpack and laptop bags

As discreet yet stylish as their notebooks, Moleskine has a new backpack and a slew of laptop bags to suit your needs. The limited edition leather backpack features adjustable padded backpack straps. It features two side pockets at the outside and it’s water-repellent as well. On the inside, it has one pocket with a zipper and a dedicated pocket for a tablet or laptop up to 15”. The back is padded for extra security. It retails for US$149.95.

Moleskine also has laptop bags that can handle up to 15.4” devices. It can come in horizontal or vertical designs, depending on what you need. These are designed to help keep the contents in your bag organized, whether you carry around your portfolio or a laptop. Prices for these start at $99.95.