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Few technologies have become as embedded in our daily lives as Bluetooth.
From smartphones and computers to TVs and speakers, this wireless technology has evolved far beyond hands-free headsets.
The original purpose was specifically for wireless headsets.
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The next decade would be spent working on a viable solution.
Things really heated up in 1998 when the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) was formed.
It wasn’t long before devices with Bluetooth started hitting the market.
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Origin of the Bluetooth Name
The origins of the Bluetooth name are a bit odd.
In fact, it has nothing to do with that.
The Bluetooth name came from Jim Kardach of Intel in 1997.
“Bluetooth” was the nickname forKing Harald Gormssonof Denmark and Norway in the 10th century.
Historians have guessed that the nickname came from a discolored toothimagine that.
But how does that become the name of a wireless standard?
The Secret Meaning of the Bluetooth Logo
The logo also has a surprising history behind it.
He did more than provide the name; he’s also behind the logo.
Who knew we’ve all been saying the name of an ancient king and sporting his initials everywhere?
Bluetooth is one of the most significant modern inventionswe use it all the time.
Now, every time you do, you’ll think about a guy with bad teeth from Scandanavia.
