Styled after the device used in the intergalactic franchise, the Star Trek TNG ComBadge is a Bluetooth communicator that will enable users to feel like they're crew members on the Starship Enterprise.
An exclusive device from ThinkGeek, the Star Trek TNG ComBadge enables users to answer calls by simply speaking the word "Go" when one comes through.
The officially licensed device reacts like the traditional device from the series and provides exceptional call clarity thanks to Massive Audio technology within.
Aside from being able to answer and end calls, the Star Trek TNG ComBadge Bluetooth communicator can also control music playback and even connect to voice assistants such as Siri, Cortana and Google Now. The device is priced at $79.99 with availability set to start in November 2016.
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