BLOG #4: TECHNOLOGY

History of Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a wireless technology that uses radio frequency to share data over a short distance. This technology was developed by Ericcson in 1994 and was named after the 10th century danish King Harold "Bluetooth" Gormmson. In 1994, the first bluetooth device was created and was a handsfree mobile headset called the Ericcson T36. After this device was created, a few years later there were thousands of devices that started using Bluetooth which influenced the innovation of wireless technology. When the first mobile bluetooth cellphone came out in 2001, thats when big companies started creating technology that utilized the bluetooth feature and has become very popular throughout the years.

How Bluetooth Changed the World

Bluetooth has had many impacts on society and has changed the world in many ways. From surround speakers at home to projectors at school it is unbelievable how Bluetooth has changed technology throughout many years. Bluetooth made it so we don't have to use long cords and can connect with others where ever you want, unlike an old phone that used a cord. Bluetooth has been used with big technology companies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung and it has become more innovative with every new product the companies release to the public. Bluetooth has also made it safer to communicate with others when you are driving and doing other activities simultaneously because it creates a handsfree option. This technology has made more positive impacts to our society than negative since it has innovated many of the devices we use today.

Negative Impact on Society

Personally, I believe that Bluetooth has had little negative impacts on society. The majority of people think that bluetooth has made our society more innovative and has been part of the evolving of technology throughout many generations. A minor negative impact would be that Bluetooth drains battery, but this isn't the biggest issue.However, a big negative impact that Bluetooth does have is safety and security. Bluetooth operates on radio frequency and information can be shared with anyone around your bluetooth device. Using bluetooth should not be used with business or sharing personal information with others. For example, Bluetooth should not be used when working with government information since it could be shared with the wrong person and cause social issues. Besides the fact that Bluetooth has made technology easier in many ways, its definitely important to consider how you use this technology because it could occasionally be dangerous and tideous.