Bluetooth is getting a big boost to data transfer speeds

Even the simple act of updating the firmware on a smartwatch or smart home accessories could feel faster and become a task that doesn’t need to be put off until later when you’re not using your device. “Bluetooth HDT brings a new level of performance to Bluetooth technology, expanding the role it can play across consumer, commercial, and industrial markets and creating a powerful foundation for the next generation of wireless innovation,” said Neville Meijers, CEO of the Bluetooth SIG. “As the world’s most widely used wireless standard, Bluetooth technology has continually evolved to meet the growing demands of an increasingly connected world.”