Bluetooth Runestone Reveals Viking Age Technology Secrets A team of researchers has unearthed a runestone in Scandinavia with markings that bear an uncanny resemblance to the modern wireless technology known as Bluetooth.
The find, which dates back to the 11th century, suggests that the Vikings were more advanced in terms of technology than previously thought.
Origins of the Term "Bluetooth" The term "Bluetooth" originates from Norse mythology. In Old Norse, "Blotwurt" was a legendary king who united Denmark and Norway.