TRC #697: Did Hedy Lamarr Invent Wi-Fi? + Name That: Spot the Fake

Update: 2024-09-30

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We have some very special guests on this week's episode as TRC alumni Pat and Cristina join us with some great segments. Cristina looks at the truth behind a viral meme that says that famous actress Hedy Lamarr invented Wi-Fi, and gives us some background on this fascinating woman's life. Then Pat delights us with everyone's favourite mostly guessing game Name That: Spot The Fake.

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TRC #697: Did Hedy Lamarr Invent Wi-Fi? + Name That: Spot the Fake

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TRC #697: Did Hedy Lamarr Invent Wi-Fi? + Name That: Spot the Fake

TRC #697: Did Hedy Lamarr Invent Wi-Fi? + Name That: Spot the Fake