Apple hires Google exec to lead AI marketing
According to Axios, “Apple nabs Google exec to lead AI marketing”, Apple has hired Lilian Rincon as VP of product marketing for AI as it preps a *revamp* of Siri and Apple Intelligence ahead of WWDC. [Axios](https://www.axios.com/2026/03/27/apple-google-ai-marketing). ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/2026/03/27/apple-google-ai-marketing))
Senators probe gas-powered AI data centers
According to the U.S. Senate EPW, “Whitehouse, Heinrich, and Van Hollen Probe AI Companies About Plans for Colossal Gas-Powered Data Centers”, senators asked firms including OpenAI, Meta and xAI to explain reliance on *gas* plants and requested responses by March 27, 2026. [U.S. Senate EPW](https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2026/3/whitehouse-heinrich-and-van-hollen-probe-ai-companies-about-plans-for-colossal-gas-powered-data-centers). ([einnews.com](https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/899282523/whitehouse-heinrich-and-van-hollen-probe-ai-companies-about-plans-for-colossal-gas-powered-data-centers?utm_source=openai))
Mega Man collection launches, spotlighting gaming tech
According to TechRadar, “This week’s Capcom Spotlight goes big with new Pragmata, Mega Man, and Monster Hunter Stories 3 details – but one of its most anticipated 2026 games is completely MIA”, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection launches March 27, highlighting online features and *gaming* platform updates. [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/gaming/this-weeks-capcom-spotlight-goes-big-with-new-pragmata-mega-man-and-monster-hunter-stories-3-details-but-one-of-its-most-anticipated-2026-games-is-completely-mia). ([techradar.com](https://www.techradar.com/gaming/this-weeks-capcom-spotlight-goes-big-with-new-pragmata-mega-man-and-monster-hunter-stories-3-details-but-one-of-its-most-anticipated-2026-games-is-completely-mia))
Borrowing costs surge
According to Axios, “Borrowing costs are surging amid Iran war” as 10‑year Treasury yields climbed to about 4.45% on March 27, lifting term premia and pressuring mortgages and corporate borrowing. [Axios](https://www.axios.com/2026/03/27/iran-war-treasury-inflation-rate-cuts)
Fed pause
According to The Washington Post, “Fed holds rates steady, signaling risks to economy are dropping,” as policymakers left the federal‑funds range at 3.5–3.75%, citing sticky inflation that clouds timing for further rate cuts. [Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/01/28/fed-pauses-rate-cuts/)
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