Networked Ping Hoodie Will Help Keep the Chill off Your Facebook

Wearable computers have been an idea thrown around for the last few years. The idea that we don't need a screen to carry out complex tasks has intrigued concept designers to say the least. The Ping Hoodie--which lets you update social networks, know when certain individuals are calling, and receive other digital alerts--is the latest, and arguable most relevant, example of how such a concept could fit into our daily lives.

The Ping clothing concept makes use of embedded electronics and...