
For as far as Bluetooth earbuds and headphones have come, it’s important to remember that they’re working on technology that’s just over 20 years old.
Bluetooth is one of the most important open technologies in the world, right up there with Wi-Fi. While the Bluetooth spec is frequently updated, the underlying technology for Bluetooth audio, the most ubiquitous usage for Bluetooth most people depend on, hasn’t been meaningfully revamped for nearly its entire existence.