# Hands-Free Cell Phone Gloves Swany g.cell Snowboard Phone By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-08-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-first-hands-free-cell-phone-glove-the-gcell-snowboard-glove-bluetooth-p References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/bluetooth-cell-phone-snowboard-glove/) & [swanyamerica](http://swanyamerica.com/) Just in time for the this holiday season, the **g.cell Snowboard Glove Bluetooth** phone by **Swany** will be released to the public. This phone is the first [hands-free cell phone glove](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-glove) designed for [skiers and snowboarders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-mitts). You can detect the incoming calls through the vibrating wrist action. In order for you to pick up the call, you need to push on the back of the glove. The phone will last you for about 12 hours on standby and 4 hours of talk time. The [speaker and microphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-phone) are integrated into the palm and thumb of the glove. It is sold for close to $500. Is it me, or does this remind you of Inspector Gadget? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hands-free Wearable Technology:** The trend towards hands-free wearable technology is increasing, giving consumers the freedom to carry out tasks while staying connected. - **Sports Technology:** The convergence of sports and technology continues to create innovative products like the Swany g.cell Snowboard Glove. - **Connected Winter Apparel:** Winter apparel is becoming connected through technology, providing a convenient and integrated experience for outdoor enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wearable Technology:** Wearable technology companies have the opportunity to create similar products, revolutionizing the way we connect while staying hands-free. - **Sports Equipment:** Sports equipment companies can explore similar technology integration, enhancing the performance and experience of athletes. - **Outdoor Apparel:** Outdoor apparel companies can incorporate technology to create innovative and connected products for winter sports enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Snow Sport Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekkie-smart-snow-goggles.md) - [Adorable Pebble-Shaped Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellphone-hand-warmer.md) - [Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept.md) - [Protective Communication Ski Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poc-obex-connect-helmet.md) - [Swappable Keypad Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidephone-sp01.md) - [Gesture Control Smartphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimo-phone-holder.md) - [Push-to-Talk Helmet Communication Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleck-006.md) - [Earbud-Equipped Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-5710-xpressaudio.md) - [Cold Weather Photography Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pgytech-photography-gloves.md)