Bluetooth technology is used by millions of people every day, but many are unaware of the fascinating history behind the name ...

In Norway, the technology is still even referred to as 'Blåtann' after King Harald's nickname. This unusual story also explains why the Bluetooth symbol on your phone seems to have nothing to do ...

Bluetooth, as a technological term, might seem modern, but its roots trace back to ancient Nordic history. Developed by a consortium that is now known as the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG ...

the name harks back over a thousand years to King Harald 'Bluetooth' Gormsson, famed for uniting Denmark and Norway in 958. His nickname, 'Bluetooth', came from his notably dark blue tooth.

They met in 1959 after meeting at a dinner party hosted by Harald’s friend Johan Stenerse. Speaking to Norway’s national broadcaster NRK in 2015, the King and Queen agreed that it was a ...

and even had a stint as King of Norway. As a force for uniting disparate tribes into a single kingdom, Harald was formidable. Is it any wonder ‘Bluetooth’ seemed an ideal name for a wireless ...

King Harald V has been the king of Norway since January 1991 as the only child of King Olav V and Princess Martha of Sweden. Harald is married to Sonja Haraldsen, and they have two children ...

King Harald and Queen Sonja watched on as the convey of guests arrived at the palace, which had been decorated with candles in the shape of a love heart in tribute to the 88-year-old, who is ...

The name Bluetooth comes from Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson, a Viking king who ruled Denmark and Norway in the 10th century. He was known for uniting the Danish tribes and bringing Christianity to ...