Hedy Lamarr was not only a renowned Hollywood actress but also a self-taught inventor. Born in Austria in 1914, Lamarr co-invented an early version of frequency-hopping spread spectrum communication for torpedo guidance. This technology later became the basis for modern Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth communication systems, showcasing her pivotal role in the development of wireless communications.
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