First commercially available bluetooth gloves
- Who
- Hi-Call Gloves
- Where
- Italy
- When
- October 2012
The universal sign language for “call me” is symbolizing a telephone by holding the thumb and little finger to the side of the head. In October 2012, Italian company Hi-Fun made this symbolism real with the release of a range of knitted and leather gloves with built-in bluetooth communication for mobile phones. By speaking into the little finger and listening via the thumb, users can make and receive telephone calls from their mobiles without getting their hand cold.