I love the idea of Bluetooth wireless headphones for mobile phones. But, in practice, they're still to bulky, and a little bit too ostentatious. I've spent a bit of time traveling lately, and the airport terminals are full of assholes who will only interrupt their conversations to go through the metal detectors. Hate it. I hate people taking calls on elevators. And I've had an issue or two with inconsiderate cell phone users on public transportation, too.

But this is genius. I've been waiting for someone to make miniature versions of old-school princess phones as wearable headsets. The products from Hulger come awfully close. If your phone has no Bluetooth, they offer lovely wired versions, complete with the standard coiled, rubbery cord.

I like that a phone has some heft. I like feeling that there is a slight physical toll (other than the potential brain tumor) from a long conversation. And I like an obvious tool so that a caller, and the people around them, can clearly identify phone use.

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