Talk to the Hand Has a Whole New Meaning With Bluetooth Gloves!

[Maura]

Engadget has a great story today about a rather strange invention that had me thinking it might be a very early (or very late) April Fool’s joke, but it does in fact seem to be genuine. What we have here is a product called the Hi-Call, which Engadget spotted at the IFA trade show, and which is basically a pair of gloves with Bluetooth capabilities, whereby the speaker is situated in the thumb, and the mic is in the little finger. So when you talk on the phone, it’s like you’re pretending to make a phone call, or making the Hawaiian Shaka sign, all the while you’re actually making a phone call for real. Engadget tested out the Hi-Call glove, and seemed to be a little disappointed with the woolly reception. Sorry! Hi-Call will be available at the beginning of October, for €49.

Thanks to Super Moderator Gabriel1 for the heads-up on this story.

Source: Hi-Fun's call-receiving Bluetooth gloves, hands-in (video) -- Engadget

 

[blantz]

That is kinda dumb and yet pretty awesome.

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[Gabriel1]

Well I can imagine getting plenty of strange looks from folks if you suddenly receive a call in a busy street!

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