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Tarun Mottlia edits LazyFounders, covering Indian startups, funding rounds, AI and product launches. Every story on the site is AI-assisted and checked against its cited sources before publication.
Stories by Tarun Mottlia
Phaze raises $8.75M to let AI and humans share high-performance workstations
Phaze secures $8.75M in seed funding to let AI agents and employees share remote workstations, reducing hardware waste. Led by Andreessen Horowitz.
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Nov 5, 2026
Sequoia Capital merges teams, shuts London office and scraps Arc accelerator in major refocus
Sequoia Capital raises ~$10B in new funds while merging early-stage and growth teams, shutting its London office, and ending its Arc accelerator and Scouts…
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Nov 5, 2026
UK Online Safety Act’s under-16 social media ban raises VPN and enforcement concerns
The UK’s Online Safety Act is under review as its under-16 social media ban raises concerns about VPN usage, age verification efficacy, and enforcement…
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Nov 5, 2026
Dyson W1 PencilWash launches with detachable tank and 2-hour battery
Dyson’s W1 PencilWash wet floor cleaner adds scrubbing bristles, a removable tank, and 2-hour battery life for $349.99, while the original PencilWash drops…
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Nov 5, 2026
Google Cloud updates Agentic Data Cloud with borderless Lakehouse and autonomous AI tools
Google Cloud has updated its Agentic Data Cloud with borderless Lakehouse, Knowledge Catalog, and autonomous machine learning in Gemini to enhance AI agent…
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Nov 5, 2026
Royal Mail unveils 2026 Christmas stamps with Nativity scenes
Royal Mail introduces its 2026 Christmas stamps, designed by Gareth Howat and Rebecca Sutherland, celebrating 60 years of festive special editions.
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Nov 5, 2026
Microsoft launches Xbox Series X-BITE sweepstakes with console inside alligator sculpture
Microsoft is giving away a limited-edition Xbox Series X encased in a five-foot alligator sculpture. Enter the #XbiteSweepstakes by November 10.
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Nov 5, 2026
NPCI launches subsidiary NTSL to focus on AI, blockchain and digital financial infrastructure
NPCI has formed NPCI Tech Solutions Ltd (NTSL) to expand into AI, blockchain, and digital financial infrastructure. Vishal Kanvaty named MD and CEO.
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Nov 5, 2026
Elon Musk’s $446M Republican donations fail to flip US Congress in 2026 midterms
Elon Musk contributed an estimated $446 million to Republican campaigns in the 2026 midterms, but Democrats retained control of Congress after key wins.
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Nov 5, 2026
Physical AI doesn’t need a bigger brain—it needs a nervous system, says NXP CEO
NXP Semiconductors CEO argues that Physical AI systems need a biology-inspired distributed nervous system for safe, real-world operation—not just more…
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Nov 5, 2026
GSMA outlines spectrum and investment needs for 6G by 2030s
GSMA report highlights the need for 200–400 MHz channels per operator and 2–3.3 GHz of mid-band spectrum per market to support 6G by 2035–2040.
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Nov 5, 2026
UK payment operations miss growth potential despite open banking surge
UK businesses see payments as a growth driver, but only 27% use modern systems. Open banking and cVRP could bridge the gap.
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Nov 5, 2026
NBCC’s World Trade Centre Project in Delhi Gets Provisional 4-Star GRIHA Rating
NBCC’s World Trade Centre project at Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi, receives a provisional 4-star GRIHA rating for sustainable building practices.
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Nov 5, 2026
GIVA lands $103 Mn to open stores and launch gold jewellery
GIVA secures $103 Mn from Multiples Alternate Asset Management to grow its retail network, upgrade factories and launch gold and lab-grown-diamond lines.
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Nov 5, 2026
Study finds some cats exhibit curious shyness like human infants
Research from Kyoto University suggests cats exhibit complex behaviors, including 'curious shyness' toward strangers, with implications for pet care…
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Nov 5, 2026
OpenAI buys Pierre Computer Company to speed up Git for AI and developers
OpenAI acquires Pierre Computer Company, adding open-source coding tools like Trees, Diffs, and Highlights to its Codex platform.
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Nov 5, 2026
Pliant raises $80M to expand AI-driven B2B payments in US and Canada
Berlin-based fintech Pliant secures $80M in Series C funding led by Seaya Nova and Speedinvest to expand AI agents in B2B payments and enter the US and Canada.
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Nov 5, 2026
Honor Magic 9 Pro Max launches with ARRI Camera mode and professional filmmaking tools
Honor partners with ARRI to introduce a dedicated 'ARRI Camera' mode in the Magic 9 Pro Max, offering 4K 60fps recording, ARRI LogC3, and professional color…
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Nov 5, 2026
1nhaler raises £2.2M to replace plastic inhalers with cardboard alternative
1nhaler, a Scottish drug delivery startup, raises £2.2M in follow-on funding to develop a sustainable cardboard inhaler for asthma and beyond.
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Nov 5, 2026
Aramco acquires 49% of Saudi AI firm HUMAIN for $2.6 billion
Aramco acquires a 49% stake in Saudi state-backed AI firm HUMAIN for $2.6 billion, aiming to integrate AI into industrial operations and expand data centre…
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Nov 5, 2026
Why front USB ports on desktops slow down devices
Front USB ports on desktop PCs may deliver slower speeds and less power than rear ports due to signal loss, shared bandwidth, and lower USB standards.
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Nov 5, 2026
Canva cuts 1,271 jobs in first restructuring since 2013
Canva reduces workforce by 22% (1,271 employees) as growth slows for the first time in a decade.
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Nov 5, 2026
Roku to discontinue Aquatic Life screensaver in December 2026
Roku is discontinuing its Aquatic Life screensaver on December 1, 2026, defaulting to Roku City. Users express dissatisfaction; alternatives are available.
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Nov 5, 2026
BRÜK and Qubo founders: Products must become habits to retain customers
At Techsparks 2026, BRÜK and Qubo founders emphasized designing products that embed into daily routines, prioritizing reliability and value over marketing…
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Nov 5, 2026