Category: Everyday Tech
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Ever wonder how your earbuds just know to connect to your phone? That’s Bluetooth—an unflashy but essential tech with Viking roots, hopping radio frequencies, and a name that wasn’t supposed to stick. This post unpacks how it works, where it came from, and why it quietly powers so much of your digital life.
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They’re on menus, packages, posters—even gravestones. But QR codes weren’t designed for marketing; they were born on the factory floor. This post unpacks how a barcode upgrade from 1990s Japan became a modern-day shortcut for everything from payments to pandemic menus.
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Your fridge can message you, your lights can gossip with your thermostat, and your vacuum has a name. Welcome to the Internet of Things—where everyday objects get smart, talk to each other, and occasionally get stuck under the couch. This post explores how it all works and what it means for our homes and habits.