# Microsoft Crashes While MacBooks Moan for Five Bucks Now

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Podcast: [Stephan's Daily Tech News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stephan-s-daily-tech-news-7419584)
Published: 2026-03-30T04:32:48+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1158

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In this episode of Stephan’s Daily Tech News, host AI Joe Progran breaks down the week’s biggest stories—from Microsoft’s stock wobble and AI‑driven CEO exits to universities reviving oral exams to combat AI cheating. He also covers Anthropic’s leaked Claude Mythos model, Wikipedia’s AI ban, OpenAI’s ad pilot, Apple’s Siri integration and Lockdown Mode success, plus the FCC’s router ban and the quirky rise of the SlapMac app. All wrapped up with a look at the Mac Pro’s demise, new Gemini memory features, and a breakthrough in AI efficiency with TurboQuant.

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