Apple unveils MacBook Neo
According to TechCrunch, “Meet the MacBook Neo, Apple’s colorful answer to the Chromebook, starting at $599”, Apple introduced a $599 13‑inch MacBook Neo powered by the A18 Pro; the launch targets budget buyers and stresses VALUE. [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/meet-the-macbook-neo-apples-colorful-answer-to-the-chromebook-starting-at-599/)
Anthropic resumes Pentagon talks
According to Yahoo News, “Anthropic resumes Pentagon talks after AI use dispute”, Anthropic has returned to negotiations with the Defense Department over limits on Claude’s military use, keeping SAFETY central to the standoff. [Yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/anthropic-resumes-pentagon-talks-ai-163700430.html)
OpenAI may build GitHub rival
According to Reuters via Yahoo, “OpenAI is developing alternative to Microsoft’s GitHub, The Information reports”, OpenAI is reported to be building a code‑hosting platform after GitHub outages — a potentially STRATEGIC infrastructure shift. [Yahoo/Reuters](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/openai-developing-alternative-microsofts-github-225013412.html)
Dow drops amid oil spike
According to AP, “Dow drops 1,000 points after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024,” as oil surged on the Iran war, the Dow plunged about 1,066 points, Treasury yields climbed and inflation fears roiled markets. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-iran-trump-oil-china-a88fbee22bf1ded91d51454033f1c088)
Mortgage rates tick up
According to AP, “Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6%, ending a three-week slide,” with Freddie Mac reporting the 30-year average at 6% as rising bond yields tied to oil pressure housing affordability. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/mortgage-rates-housing-interest-financing-home-951977badf7e75a0c8369481417652cf)
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