The invention of Wi-Fi

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"The Basis for Wi-Fi Was Invented By a Hollywood Starlet The invention of Wi-Fi has sparked plenty of debates and disputes over the years. Various individuals and organizations contributed to its development, and while the specific inventor of Wi-Fi is a matter of contention, one unexpected notable figure played a significant role in laying the foundation that made it possible: actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr. Lamarr is known for her Hollywood career in the 1930s and ’40s, but her accomplishments went beyond the silver screen. During World War II, she teamed up with composer George Antheil to create a secure communication system that would prevent signal interference by enemy forces. This “frequency hopping” system was intended to guide torpedoes, and is widely considered the precursor to not only Wi-Fi, but GPS and Bluetooth technologies as well. However, Lamarr and Antheil’s patent expired before it got used, and only in modern times is the actress receiving the credit she deserves for enabling these transformative technologies."