From a 1999 cable replacement to a global giant with 5 billion annual shipments, Bluetooth has revolutionized tech. Named after a Viking King, this runic protocol evolved from basic 1Mbps speeds to high-fidelity audio mastery.

1999: Humble cable-free beginnings. 2010: BLE slashed power consumption.

Today: The undisputed standard for seamless, high-speed wireless connectivity worldwide.