The cell phone Captain Kirk's communicator is rumored to have inspired ... The control panels on "Star Trek: The Next Generation’s" Enterprise bridge can adapt to the users’ needs.

If you are not familiar, these badges are small, lightweight communications devices similar to the famous Star Trek communicator, which allow users to talk to other individuals via VOIP.

July 16 (UPI) --A California auction house announced a pair of long-lost props from the original Star Trek series have been ... announced the phaser and communicator will be auctioned as part ...