The Vergecast The Bluetooth Holiday Spec-tacular
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Dec 21, 2022 Join former Bluetooth SIG executive director Mike Foley as he shares insights from his pivotal role in launching Bluetooth 3.0. The hosts engage in a lively Bluetooth Jeopardy game, showcasing their tech knowledge while humorously exploring the quirks of Bluetooth technology. Topics range from the evolution of wireless audio and challenges in the headphone market to the corporate politics behind Bluetooth standards. Foley reminisces about Bluetooth's journey from niche to necessity, highlighting future prospects and the balance between innovation and standardization.
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Cranz's Bluetooth Headphones
- Alex Cranz wore Bluetooth headphones for the podcast.
- She usually avoids them because they disconnect when she leaves her house.
Bluetooth Jeopardy
- The hosts played Bluetooth Jeopardy, a game about the Bluetooth standard.
- The questions covered Bluetooth history, specifications, and security.
Bluetooth Bandwidth Limits
- Headphone makers face bandwidth limits with current Bluetooth technology.
- They create proprietary solutions like new codecs or workarounds.