Why do they call it Blue Tooth?

They should have called it R.E.D.

Ridiculous Ear Device!

Answers:

BlueTooth techology is not just for headphones. Bluetooth wireless techonolgy is defined by Bluetooth SIG (Special interest group).

As per them:

Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range communications technology intended to replace the cables connecting portable and/or fixed devices while maintaining high levels of security.

Bluetooth defines different profiles for

- Remote printing

- Listening to Stereo music on headphones

- Sharing internet connection

- Serial Modem

etc.

You can learn more about bluetooth at http://www.bluetooth.com/ Actually Bluetooth is the name of the technology wich allows many wireless things. The R.E.D. ;) is only one of the many uses... sadly is the most known and seen...

The name is based in a king%26#39;s name (see wikipedia)

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