Hulger is most recognized for it’s boutique mobile phone adaptations, the most notable of which is the PIP*Phone. They have recently collaborated with renowned designer Bill Amberg to release the Ponderosa Park special edition phones. The wired version are ideally used as internet phones, while there is also and edition with bluetooth capabilities for use with mobile phones. The water snake skin covering is characteristic of Bill Amberg’s studio collection. These do not come with out the price of luxury leather telephones, they run about $1,000 USD for the wired phone and $1,200 for the bluetooth.

“If it is not beautiful, it does not belong on your face,” claims Yves Behar, chief designer of the new Jawbone Bluetooth® headset. This new design is 50% smaller than the original Jawbone and is operated by ‘invisible buttons’ on the touch-sensitive outer surface. The Jawbone is constructed with ultra smooth medical-grade plastic and available in black, gold or silver with optional leather ear loops. It is the only Bluetooth® headset with a Voice Activity Sensor that touches the skin of the wearer, feeling the speech and distinguishes the human voice from background noise, effectively removing ambient noise from the conversation. We’re happy to start seeing ear pieces that look more like an accesory that works with your sunglasses and your watch than one from the set of Star Trek (we’re looking at you Motorola). Get yours here for 129.99, package includes wall charger, USB Cable, 3 earbuds, and 4 earloops.

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These sleek phones connect wirelessly to your cell or computer for cell phone calls or VoIP (voice over IP). Finally you can catch up with your friends overseas without shouting at your computer screen. The phone has a 30 ft range, and the battery will give you 5 hours talk time or 180 hours standby. As an added bonus, the phone delivers 95% less radiation to your head. Base sold separately. Available in yellow, white or black for $168 at the Hulger website.

Recently, automobile manufacturer Fiat and design factory Alessi introduced the 2006 Panda in the first collaboration of its kind. Alessi brought industrial designer and architect Stefano Giovannoni to update the sporty style Fiat is classic for. The result of this eccentric collaboration is a fun vehicle equipped with gadgets like Bluetooth™ technology and Italy’s signature contemporary style. Standard features include climate control with pollen filter, ergonomically designed control panel, and trip computer. The sticker price of around $17,000 USD is compensated by the impressive fuel efficiency of 75 miles per gallon. Currently the Panda Alessi is available for purchase in France, Germany, UK, and Japan.