Since the original series of Star Trek aired we’ve assimilated several of its repeated lines of dialogue into our pop culture Yet, none connects the series with our modern mobile communications quite like “Kirk to Enterprise.” The odds are that you’ve raised someone’s eyebrow when you’ve jokingly spoken these iconic words into your phone. If you’re a devoted Star Trek fan, though, you need pretend no longer. The Wand Company has produced a Bluetooth-enabled replica of an Original Series communicator that is authentic down to its flip-up antenna plate and control panel with classic moiré pattern and coloured jewels. Once you’ve paired it with a mobile phone, you can respond to incoming calls as if you were receiving a transmission from an orbiting starship. It’s also equipped for making calls…
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