South Korea unveils new dinosaur species, brain cell data centers advance AI computing

South Korea Reveals New Dinosaur Species After 15 Years

  • Juvenile fossil of small plant-eating dinosaur discovered on Aphae Island.
  • First new dinosaur species identified in the country in 15 years.
  • Partial remains provide fresh details on Cretaceous era creatures.

SOUTH KOREA, Mar 20 (TNGB) – Paleontologists have identified fossils of a new dinosaur species called Doolysaurus huhmini from remains found on Aphae Island. Researchers reportedly described the turkey-sized creature as a small plant-eating herbivore based on the 2023 discovery. This marks the first such find in South Korea since 15 years ago and adds to the known prehistoric record.

The naming reportedly draws inspiration from a popular local cartoon and a respected paleontologist.

This discovery enriches understanding of ancient biodiversity in East Asia.

Australian Startup Builds Data Centres With Human Brain Cells

  • Cortical Labs plans facilities in Melbourne and Singapore.
  • Neuron-filled CL1 chips consume far less power than traditional AI hardware.
  • Technology remains in early development stages with game-playing demos.

AUSTRALIA, Mar 20 (TNGB) – Cortical Labs has started construction on two data centres that will house its biological computers made from human neuronal cells. One site in Melbourne will initially hold about 120 CL1 units while a Singapore collaboration aims for up to 1000 units after approvals. Each unit reportedly uses only 30 watts compared to thousands for conventional chips and has already learned to play games like Pong and Doom.

Experts note challenges in scaling and programming these neuron systems for complex tasks.

The approach promises major energy savings once matured beyond current limits.

Amazon Reportedly Develops New Smartphone Centered On Alexa

  • Device codenamed Transformer features deep integration with shopping and video services.
  • Alexa+ generative AI handles tasks like trip planning and recommendations.
  • Project revives hardware efforts more than 11 years after Fire Phone discontinuation.

USA, Mar 20 (TNGB) – Amazon is working internally on a smartphone that places Alexa at its core for personalized experiences across shopping, Prime Video and music. The new unit within the Devices division reportedly builds on the recent relaunch of Alexa+ with generative AI capabilities. Development continues without a public timeline or external partners announced.

This effort follows heavy investments in AI infrastructure.

The smartphone could strengthen Amazon’s ecosystem against rivals.

Samsung Prepares Smart Glasses With Meta Influence

  • Upcoming Galaxy Glasses include camera, microphone and touch controls.
  • Design reportedly keeps processing light by relying on paired phone.
  • Hardware mirrors features seen in existing Ray-Ban style AR products.

SOUTH KOREA, Mar 20 (TNGB) – Samsung is developing smart glasses expected to launch in 2026 with a 12-megapixel camera at eye level and a 245mAh battery. The device connects to a smartphone for core functions while using computer vision on captured images. Details emerged at recent trade events and position the product close to current market leaders.

The approach minimizes onboard demands for longer usability.

Samsung’s entry could intensify competition in wearable AR.

Rep. LaHood Backs 18-Month Clean Reauthorization Of Section 702

  • Illinois congressman supports Trump administration plan but prefers longer term.
  • Extension targets warrantless foreign surveillance collection set to expire soon.
  • Lawmaker cites past successes in hostage recovery and counterterrorism.

WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 20 (TNGB) – Representative Darin LaHood reportedly endorses an 18-month clean reauthorization of Section 702 spy powers as proposed by President Trump. The Illinois Republican chair of a House Intelligence subcommittee stated he would favor a 10-year extension if possible. He described the effort as needing political muscle ahead of an expected floor vote next week.

LaHood highlighted reforms already implemented to improve accountability.

The program remains essential for national security according to officials.

US Agencies Disrupt Four Major Botnets In International Operation

  • Aisuru, KimWolf, JackSkid and Mossad networks seized by US, Germany and Canada.
  • Botnets infected millions of IoT devices worldwide for DDoS attacks.
  • No arrests announced but domains and servers taken offline.

USA, Mar 20 (TNGB) – Law enforcement from the United States, Germany and Canada has seized infrastructure tied to four large botnets including Aisuru and KimWolf. The networks reportedly compromised around three million devices globally many of them cameras and routers. Authorities executed warrants through the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General.

The takedown reportedly prevented hundreds of thousands of attack commands.

Victims faced significant costs from remediation and potential ransom demands.

Scientists Push Plate Tectonics Origin Back To 3.48 Billion Years

  • Paleomagnetic data from Western Australia rocks shows early crustal movement.
  • Evidence comes from magnetite crystals recording ancient magnetic fields.
  • Rate of motion was six times faster than modern plate speeds.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA, Mar 20 (TNGB) – New analysis of ancient bedrock in the Pilbara region reportedly confirms plate tectonics operated 3.48 billion years ago. Researchers tracked 2500 kilometers of poleward drift in lava-formed rocks over millions of years. This pushes back previous estimates by 140 million years and matches similar aged samples from South Africa.

The findings came from careful measurement of tiny magnetic crystals.

Plate motion may have helped stabilize conditions for early life on Earth.

OpenAI Combines ChatGPT Browser And Code Generator In Desktop App

  • New super app unifies multiple tools to reduce fragmentation.
  • Focus shifts toward agentic AI for high-productivity tasks.
  • Development led by applications chief with support from company president.

USA, Mar 20 (TNGB) – OpenAI is creating a single desktop application that integrates ChatGPT its web browser and Codex code generator. The move reportedly addresses internal slowdowns from separate projects and aims at advanced agent capabilities. Leadership emphasized doubling down on working bets during recent company meetings.

The app targets streamlined workflows for users.

This consolidation signals a sharper focus on practical AI tools.

Microsoft March Update Breaks Sign-ins Across Several Apps

  • KB5079473 cumulative patch affects Microsoft accounts in Teams and OneDrive.
  • Error messages falsely claim no internet connection despite active links.
  • Issue limited to consumer accounts not enterprise Entra ID setups.

USA, Mar 20 (TNGB) – The latest Windows 11 cumulative update has caused widespread sign-in failures for Microsoft accounts in apps including Teams OneDrive and Edge. Users reportedly see internet connectivity warnings even when connected. Microsoft confirmed the problem stems from specific network states triggered by the patch.

A simple restart while online serves as a temporary workaround.

The company is developing a permanent fix for the disruption.

Google Tests AI Replacement Of News Headlines In Search Results

  • Experiment rewrites titles to better match user queries.
  • Changes appear without notice in traditional web links.
  • Testing remains small scale and not yet approved for wider rollout.

USA, Mar 20 (TNGB) – Google has begun a limited trial using AI to generate alternative headlines for news content in search results. The changes reportedly aim to improve relevance and engagement but have altered original meanings in some cases. Staff observed instances where titles were shortened or rephrased over recent months.

No indication appears to users that replacement occurred.

The approach raises questions about accuracy in automated content handling.