Mezzi Launching Hi-Tech Handbags

Mezzi — a maker of handbags with high-quality Italian leather — is offering something more than just looks. Discreetly designed into each handbag lining is a Mezzi Trackr for iPhone or Android. Trackr, which was recently launched through Mezzi’s iOS app, enables wireless connectivity between the handbag and the user’s smartphone. The device can find lost items using crowd-sourced GPS technology and its proximity sensors display the distance between you and your lost item. The Trackr ringer can ring a lost handbag or find a misplaced phone, even if the phone is set on silent. Trackr is the first of three technologies Mezzi is launching. Another involves integrating a seamless charging capability for recharging smartphones, tablets and maybe even laptops. “This will be monitored by the Mezzi app, which will message the customer when their device needs recharging,” said Keir Reynolds, chairman and chief executive officer of Mezzi. “We’re also integrating an additional security feature into our bags that protect against identity theft by way of RFID-blocking so would-be thieves won’t be able to remotely scan credit and debit card information as well as passport information.” Prices for the women’s collection range from $325 for the Elletra pouch to $1,495 for the convertible

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