Bluetooth is one of those pieces of tech that we now take for granted. Ever since its introduction in the mid-1990s it has become an essential wireless technology, not only for smartphones but also ...

Sometimes I forget that not everyone reads every word I write. So, when I get a question like this one from ‘Slick Biff’ of San Diego, Calif., I realize that sometimes a longer explanation is needed.

Smart speakers and Bluetooth speakers are both typically portable, and rely on wireless connections to play music. Regular bluetooth speakers just connect to your phone or computer to play audio, and ...