She was a woman who lived many lives. When beauty meets genius, the result is Hedy Lamarr. Even though she is known for her glamorous Hollywood roles, Hedy was also an inventor whose technology laid the groundwork for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. This episode uncovers her journey from silver screen star to tech thought-leader, revealing how her brilliance changed the world, even though it went unrecognized in her lifetime.
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How Hollywood Star Hedy Lamarr invented the tech behind wifi
Hedy Lamarr and frequency hopping
Frequency hopping spread spectrum
Hedy Lamarr- Sultry star who reigned in Hollywood of 30s and 40s
Random Paths to frequency hopping
Bombshell: Interview with Richard Rhodes on Hedy Lamarr
How Hedy Lamarr and her inventions changed the world
Hollywood’s Brightest Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr story
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