The wrong trousers

We delight in bringing you useless inventions, but we’re not sure what to think of Levi Strauss’s decision to launch a pair of jeans that can control your iPod. This obviously addresses the needs of the silent majority who suffer the hardship of having to take their iPod out of their pocket to press the buttons. The RedWire DLX jeans, which go on sale this summer, will be fitted with a remote control and docking station. They have attached headphones, are likely to cost £115, and have very complicated washing instructions. We recommend you buy some iPod remote control headphones and a separate pair of jeans, overcoming the need to change your trousers every time you want to listen to music.