Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology that allows various electronic devices such as computers, phones, and headphones to connect and communicate without wires. It operates in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz radio band and can connect up to 8 devices within a range of about 10 meters. Bluetooth was developed in 1994 by Ericsson to simplify connections between devices by replacing cables. It has since become widely adopted and integrated into many consumer electronic products.