How Hedy Lamarr and Her Inventions Changed the World.
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Hedy Lamarr was a Hollywood actress and inventor from Vienna, Austria, who developed frequency hopping—the technology behind WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Until recently, her legacy was nothing short of shallow. She was just one of the many beautiful actresses who graced the screen during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Yet, in reality, historians should write Lamarr into history books as one of the most influential figures in the field of modern technology.
Lamarr begins her acting career. Her roles become progressively more important. In 1933, she received international recognition as the lead in Ecstasy. Despite a great performance, the film included explicit content such as nudity, creating a reputation she never seemed to shake.
At this time, Lamarr also married her first husband, Freidrich Mandl, a wealthy Austrian munitions manufacturer. The marriage was unhappy and short-lived. Lamarr ended up hiring a maid, drugging her, stealing her uniform, and running away from Mandl.
Her marriage to Mandl, a key player in providing weapons to the Axis powers, proved valuable. The couple often hosted dinner parties that included top-ranking Nazi and fascist officials. Her husband was in close contact with both Adolph Hitler and Benito Mussolini, both of which Lamarr met.
As Mandl’s wife, she gained access to secret intelligence. Understanding the type of military technology the enemy used produced her idea for the frequency hopping signal. Many modern technologies used today, such as WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS, would not be possible without this invention. Because of this, people should mention Hedy Lamarr and WiFi in the same breath.
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Hedy Lamarr was a Hollywood actress and inventor from Vienna, Austria, who developed frequency hopping—the technology behind WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Until recently, her legacy was nothing short of shallow. She was just one of the many beautiful actresses who graced the screen during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Yet, in reality, historians should write Lamarr into history books as one of the most influential figures in the field of modern technology.
Lamarr begins her acting career. Her roles become progressively more important. In 1933, she received international recognition as the lead in Ecstasy. Despite a great performance, the film included explicit content such as nudity, creating a reputation she never seemed to shake.
At this time, Lamarr also married her first husband, Freidrich Mandl, a wealthy Austrian munitions manufacturer. The marriage was unhappy and short-lived. Lamarr ended up hiring a maid, drugging her, stealing her uniform, and running away from Mandl.
Her marriage to Mandl, a key player in providing weapons to the Axis powers, proved valuable. The couple often hosted dinner parties that included top-ranking Nazi and fascist officials. Her husband was in close contact with both Adolph Hitler and Benito Mussolini, both of which Lamarr met.
As Mandl’s wife, she gained access to secret intelligence. Understanding the type of military technology the enemy used produced her idea for the frequency hopping signal. Many modern technologies used today, such as WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS, would not be possible without this invention. Because of this, people should mention Hedy Lamarr and WiFi in the same breath.
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