Advertisement

"Do we know if he had a blue tooth?" The viking namesake behind wireless tech Bluetooth

It may be surprising to some that the namesake and symbol of wireless technology Bluetooth was in...

Share this article

15.36 8 May 2024


"Do we know if he had a blue tooth?" The viking namesake behind wireless tech Bluetooth


Listen to this episode


Share this article

15.36 8 May 2024


It may be surprising to some that the namesake and symbol of wireless technology Bluetooth was inspired by a real viking.

But how did the Nordic warrior become the name of a huge technological development? And did he have a blue tooth?

Professor Poul Holm of Environmental History at Trinity College Dublin joined Seán to share the life of Blue Tooth the Viking. 


Read more about

Moncrieff Highlights

Related Episodes

Under The Microscope: Micropla...

00:46:05

Under The Microscope: Microplastics

28 Ways To Save The World

00:46:05


Behind The Screens: Parenting...

01:16:39

Behind The Screens: Parenting teenagers in the digital age

Tech Talk With Jess Kelly

01:16:39


The economics of cruises, Sing...

00:46:10

The economics of cruises, Singles’ Day and Trump vs the BBC.

Taking Stock

00:46:10


The BBC has apologized to Dona...

00:15:17

The BBC has apologized to Donald Trump

The Pat Kenny Show

00:15:17