In this week’s tech news report, the top stories include a brand-new Atari console and a look at bees that can smell cancer.
GADGETS – A cheap way to extend your WiFi signal at home
To ensure good WiFi coverage, access points should always be cabled directly back to your router. However, when that’s not easy, sometimes a WiFi extender can be used instead. This article helps you decide what hardware is best for you.
https://www.engadget.com/best-wifi-extender-130021313.html
GAMING – The Atari 400 Mini
For those of a certain age, the name Atari brings back some very fond memories. Following the success of the Amiga A500 Mini, the 400 Mini is another standalone retro gaming console that lets you (re)discover games from days gone by.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/1/24190280/atar-400-mini-retro-console-deal-sale
SCIENCE – Honeybees can smell lung cancer
Hot on the heels of covid detecting dogs, bees are now making headlines in the realms of science and medicine. In a recent breakthrough, scientists have demonstrated how bees can detect lung cancer from a patient’s breath.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/honeybees-smell-lung-cancer
SECURITY – Cisco hardware targeted by Chinese hackers
Cisco routers form a critical part of the infrastructure that powers the internet. For this reason, they have always been a target for those with nefarious intentions. The Chinese cyber espionage actor Velvet Ant are thought to be responsible for exploiting this latest vulnerability.
https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/chinese-hackers-exploiting-cisco.html
