Hedy Lamarr: The Hollywood Icon Who Secretly Pioneered Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS Technology

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Hedy Lamarr: Hollywood Icon & Unsung Inventor of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS

Often celebrated for her Hollywood beauty, Hedy Lamarr was also a brilliant inventor whose frequency-hopping technology helped lay the foundation for modern wireless systems such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.

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Moneycontrol•08-03-2026, 05:01

Hedy Lamarr: Hollywood Icon & Unsung Inventor of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS

•Hedy Lamarr, a glamorous Hollywood star, was secretly a brilliant inventor.
•She developed "frequency hopping" technology during WWII with George Antheil to secure communications.
•The US Navy initially dismissed her invention, failing to recognize its potential.
•Her groundbreaking concept later became the foundation for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.
•Lamarr received belated recognition for her technological contributions in 1997.

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