Bluetooth 5 Now Available — Bluetooth 5 is here, with big benefits for all gadgets

Really excited about this. Bluetooth as it is right now (v4) is seriously limiting in IoT applications so v5 will be a big catalyst.

Bluetooth SIG adopts Bluetooth 5 spec with 2x speed, 4x range, and 8x broadcast message capacity. Bluetooth is revolutionizing how people experience the IoT. Bluetooth 5 continues to drive this revolution by delivering reliable IoT connections and mobilizing the adoption of beacons, which in turn will decrease connection barriers and enable a seamless IoT experience.