Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows short-range connectivity between devices like laptops, phones, and headsets. It was introduced in 1998 and has since evolved through several specifications that have increased speed and connection capabilities. Bluetooth uses short-range radio waves to automatically connect devices in a fast and simple way, either in point-to-point or point-to-multipoint configurations called piconets and scatternets. While convenient for transfers over short distances, Bluetooth has limitations on file size, distance, and some security issues.