Always Has Been: Chapter 1: Hedy Lamarr: Pioneer of Modern Wireless Technology

In 1901, Hedy Lamarr, renowned as both an actress and inventor, pioneered transformative communication technologies. She conceptualized a radio guidance system to protect Allied torpedoes during WWII using spread-spectrum and frequency-hopping techniques. Though initially ignored, Lamarr's innovations laid the groundwork for today's wireless communication, including WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS, showcasing her lasting influence far beyond Hollywood.