The Lightbulb Moment Season 1 Episode 7 - WIFI | The Woman Who Laid the Groundwork for Wi-Fi

Airdate: 2021-Feb-18

Episode summary:

Actress Hedy Lamarr, "the world's most beautiful woman," had a knack for inventing. During WWII, in an effort to help the Allies, she devised a technology designed to intercept Axis communications – and created the foundation of wireless internet.

About The Lightbulb Moment series:

Uncover the extraordinary origins of "ordinary" things – and the moments of inspiration that made them possible.