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Audio Article #21: Hedy Lamarr - Hollywood Star and 'Mother of Wifi'

Episode Summary

Hedy Lamarr, the glamorous silver screen legend of the 1930s and 1940s, was not just a pretty face – she was a genius and, she was Austrian. Her frequency hopping technology has become the foundation of today’s WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS systems. Nicknamed the ‘Mother of WiFi’, her legacy as an inventor highlights the contributions of women to science and technology.

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