The Download: Pokémon Go to train world models, and the US-China race to find aliens

March 11, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How Pokémon Go is giving delivery robots an inch-perfect view of the world Pokémon Go was the world’s first augmented-reality megahit. Released in 2016 by Niantic, the AR twist on the…

TikTok now lets Apple Music subscribers play full songs without leaving the app

March 11, 2026

TikTok, which is known for shaping music trends and viral songs, said the new feature is designed to make it easier to go from the moment of discovery to deeper listening.

Google completes $32B acquisition of Wiz

March 11, 2026

Google has officially acquired Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in all-cash, a full year after the companies announced the deal. This marks Google’s biggest acquisition in its history.

Zoox plans to put its robotaxis on the Uber app in Vegas this year

March 11, 2026

The purpose-built robotaxis will be available on Uber’s app in Las Vegas this year, and Los Angeles next year, if Zoox gets the federal approval it’s been seeking.

6 Quiet Behaviors That Set Great Leaders Apart

March 11, 2026

The best leadership happens out of sight, in the small moments that are easy to overlook.

Health insurance startup Alan reaches €5B valuation

March 11, 2026

French health insurance startup Alan is now valued at €5 billion — approximately $5.83 billion, up from $4.5 billion in 2024.

Anduril snaps up space surveillance firm ExoAnalytic Solutions

March 11, 2026

The deal could give Anduril a better shot at lucrative missile defense contracts through the “Golden Dome” system.

Google brings Gemini in Chrome to India

March 11, 2026

As part of the rollout, Gemini will support languages including Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu, and Tamil.

Why I Cancelled a Candidate’s Interview 15 Minutes Before It Started

March 10, 2026

A candidate’s minor Zoom problem revealed something far more important than his résumé — and reminded me what business owners are really looking for in today’s workplace.

In a vote of confidence for Meta’s Threads, Kalshi adds sharing feature

March 10, 2026

Kalshi now offers a share option that will automatically embed the relevant prediction market chart into a Threads post.

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