Author: The Tech Guy

Researchers analyzed antigens from a family of viruses to create a “super-antigen”The new development method could help quickly create safe new vaccines for pandemicsAI vaccines could be developed to combat Ebola, seasonal flu viruses, and bird fluIn a world-first, researchers at the University of Cambridge have used artificial intelligence to develop a new vaccine.By using genetic code gathered from global virus surveillance programs, the researchers have pieced together a “super-antigen” using AI, capable of defending the human body from an entire family of pathogens – even if they mutate.The vaccine has already undergone a human trial targeting coronaviruses, and the…

SecurityWeek’s weekly cybersecurity news roundup offers a concise overview of important developments that may not receive full standalone coverage but remain relevant to the broader threat landscape. This curated summary highlights key stories across vulnerability disclosures, emerging attack methods, policy updates, industry reports, and other noteworthy events to help readers maintain a well-rounded awareness of the evolving cybersecurity environment. Here are this week’s highlights: Threat actors poison AI chatbot queries to harvest computing power Microsoft reported that threat actors are exploiting both SEO and AI chatbot recommendations to trick users into downloading fake utilities that impersonate legitimate tools like CrystalDiskInfo…

Huntington’s disease is tragically predictable. An inherited genetic mutation causes neurons to make distorted, sticky proteins. These proteins clump together and gradually overwhelm brain cells. The brain loses its ability to learn, remember, and make decisions.This story is dogma in neuroscience. But decades of research and drugs targeting the clumps have had little success. Scientists are now wondering: Is there more to the story? In a twist, a team from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and collaborators found that protein clumps may be a neuron’s first line of defense against damage.The misfolded or malfunctioning proteins are quarantined inside bubbly hubs…

Small AI models just got a surprising boost from a very old game. MIT researchers used a Battleship-style setup to test whether AI agents can improve how they gather information before making a move. The result was a sharp jump in performance for smaller systems, including one model that went from rarely beating humans to winning most of its games after researchers changed how it searched the board. That shift goes straight at one of the biggest weaknesses in today’s AI agents. They’re often asked to handle tasks where the answer depends on details they don’t have yet. MIT’s work…

Xiaomi unveiled the 17T and 17T Pro last week, and introduced the former in India yesterday. Now we learn that the two 17T series smartphones will launch in China on June 8, marking the debut of the T Series in Xiaomi’s home country. The Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro both run Android 16-based HyperOS 3 out of the box. However, the 17T is powered by the Dimensity 8500 Ultra SoC, while the 17T Pro has the Dimensity 9500 chip at the helm. The two smartphones also differ in their displays and batteries. The Xiaomi 17T comes with a 6.59″ 120Hz…

Chinese military intelligence officers are posing as recruiters in online campaigns targeting government and military personnel with access to sensitive information, the Five Eyes countries warn. Using fake job announcements on professional networking sites and recruitment platforms, the Chinese spies impersonate think tanks, private consultancies, and HR firms, placing advertisements for positions such as foreign policy and defense analysts. The fake recruitment process is meant to pressure candidates into revealing classified or privileged information. “China’s military intelligence services ultimately seek to acquire privileged military, political and economic intelligence that can provide China with a strategic and tactical advantage over the…

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech A silent war is playing out across rural America. Residents are packing themselves into local county meetings in incredible numbers and calling on their representatives to oppose gargantuan data center projects, developments that could cause electricity prices to spike, drain water supplies, and generate copious amounts of noise. Farmers are being hailed as heroes for rejecting millions of dollars to turn their land into data centers, while claims of the facilities bringing jobs to the area are being met with incredulity and frustration.…

Android (Go Edition) is made for low-end devices, optimized for low storage, low RAM, and low processing power. Now Google has announced that it’s bringing Gemini to Android (Go Edition) phones, which have at least 2GB of RAM. It’s called Gemini Go. 2GB has been the mandated minimum for (Go Edition) devices since Android 13 (Go Edition), so there are quite a few of them out there that meet this requirement. Gemini Go is described by Google as “a streamlined version of Gemini designed to help you stay connected and get things done, even on devices with lower storage”. It…

Wireless speakers, soundbars, phones, TVs, and many other product categories adorn the Dolby Atmos logo, but the only way to enjoy the full Atmos experience is with a multi-speaker surround sound system. This is a barrier to people interested in hearing object-based masters, because building a Dolby Atmos home theater gets expensive fast. It’s not just the cost of the speakers, it’s also everything else. A receiver compatible with Dolby Atmos and the mounting gear required to position the satellite speakers correctly further drives up the cost. The characteristic that separates Dolby Atmos from other surround sound formats is its…

Robert Triggs / Android AuthorityTL;DR Internal documents show that Microsoft wants to ‘make people addicted’ to its new Scout AI assistant. Scout is an agentic tool that can complete various tasks on your behalf. This language comes amid heightened scrutiny over AI dependency. Update: June 5, 2026 (1:36 AM ET): Microsoft has issued a statement after internal documents leaked regarding its Scout agentic assistant. The documents showed that the firm wanted to “make people addicted” to the AI tool.Now, Microsoft has claimed in a statement to Android Authority that its goal isn’t to increase screen time: With Microsoft Scout, we…