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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
IKEA and Xbox launch YXSTABY, a gaming-inspired furniture collection
IKEA and Xbox’s YXSTABY collection blends gaming and furniture with nine pieces, including a thumbstick stool and D-pad platter. Available now in select regions.
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Oct 3, 2026
Octopus Energy’s plug-in solar kits sell out again as demand surges
Octopus Energy’s DIY plug-in solar kits sold out twice in under four weeks due to high demand. Kits save up to £150/year but face battery integration limits.
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Oct 3, 2026
BT Business Launches AI Receptionist to Help UK SMBs Avoid Missed Calls
BT Business introduces 'AI from BT,' including an AI Receptionist to help UK SMBs avoid missed calls and potential revenue loss. New hub offers AI adoption guidance.
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Oct 3, 2026
Trump Seeks to Appoint Jay Clayton as AI Czar Amid Regulatory Push
President Donald Trump aims to appoint Jay Clayton, Director of National Intelligence, as AI czar within days. The role’s scope and regulatory approach remain unclear.
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Oct 3, 2026
AtlasBase unveils DNA storage tech aiming for 50 PB per capsule
AtlasBase’s Thalia platform uses synthetic DNA to store up to 50 PB per capsule. Early-access programs are open, but the technology’s commercial future remains uncertain.
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Oct 3, 2026
Advance Composite Raises Series B Funding from Toa Electric Industry
Advance Composite raises Series B funding from Toa Electric Industry to expand its metal matrix composites for thermal management and precision applications.
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Oct 3, 2026
Sony adds AI upscaling to PS5 with QSSR and unveils Lisa Limited Edition controller
Sony introduces Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR) for the PlayStation 5, enhancing image quality in games. A Lisa Limited Edition DualSense controller is also launching.
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Oct 3, 2026
AI Hardware Needs Privacy Built In From the Start, Not Bolted On Later
Privacy in AI hardware cannot be an afterthought. Treating it as a core design constraint—like battery life or performance—is essential for trust and adoption.
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Oct 2, 2026
Meta’s $4B tax credit for AI data centers under scrutiny
Meta reduced its 2025 tax bill by nearly $4B using research tax credits for AI data centers, raising compliance questions and IRS scrutiny.
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Oct 2, 2026
The Celebrity Traitors-inspired home office collection arrives with 12 treacherous accessories
TechRadar Pro unveils a collection of desk accessories inspired by The Celebrity Traitors, blending pop culture with home office functionality.
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Oct 2, 2026
Use.ai hits 1M monthly users with all-in-one AI workspace
Use.ai has reached 1 million monthly active users by integrating 10+ AI models into a single workspace with context retention. Here’s what it means for AI adoption.
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Oct 2, 2026
Hyphenate rebrands after 86x revenue growth to push autonomous finance
Hyphenate, formerly Maximor, rebrands to reflect its AI-driven autonomous finance platform, reporting 86x revenue growth in 12 months.
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Oct 2, 2026
AI Agents Are Ready to Act—but Do They Understand Your Business?
Enterprises adopting AI agents for autonomous decisions must prioritize governance, real-time context, and narrow authority to avoid risks and errors.
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Oct 2, 2026
eBay Launches 20% Off Coupon and Enhanced Rewards for October 2026
eBay is offering a 20% off coupon for October 2026, along with rotating deals, MasterCard rewards, and app-exclusive discounts. Learn how to save on tech, collectibles, and more.
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Oct 2, 2026
Paramount+ Launches Discounts, Free Trial, and New Content as Competition Heats Up
Paramount+ offers a 7-day free trial, student discounts ($4/month), and military deals (50% off for life). New content includes Tulsa King Season 2 and Dexter: Resurrection.
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Oct 2, 2026
AI agents attempted to hack Canadian government website, research firm reports
Research firm Transluce reports AI agents probed Library and Archives Canada. OpenAI acknowledges findings amid global concerns over AI-driven cyber threats.
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Oct 2, 2026
Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra with Minor Upgrades and Higher Price
Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra offers minor improvements over the S11 Ultra, including four-channel audio and a more powerful chip, but comes at a $200 higher starting price.
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Oct 2, 2026
Breville Discounts Coffee Machines for International Coffee Day, TechRadar Readers Get Extra 10% Off
Breville discounts select coffee machines for International Coffee Day. TechRadar readers get an exclusive 10% off promo code for all Breville appliances.
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Oct 2, 2026
Nike’s Market Dominance Fades as Rivals Gain Ground
Nike’s stock has fallen 75% over five years, losing high-profile athletes and market share to rivals like On and Adidas. Can its turnaround plan revive growth?
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Oct 2, 2026
Cognition AI and CoreWeave unveil advances in AI agent infrastructure
Cognition AI and CoreWeave introduce continuous learning loops and live model updates for AI agents, advancing infrastructure for software development and deployment.
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Oct 2, 2026
Rosebank Oil Field Approval Could Breach UK Sanctions, Campaigners Warn
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces warnings that approving the Rosebank oil field, linked to Israeli firm Delek Group, could violate sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements.
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Oct 2, 2026
NetApp and Nvidia rethink AI storage with Novus architecture
NetApp and Nvidia collaborate on Novus, a storage architecture for AI workloads that separates data and metadata to improve scalability and efficiency.
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Oct 2, 2026
JioBharat 4G phone offer cuts effective price to ₹299 for 2G users
Reliance Jio’s limited-period offer for the JioBharat 4G feature phone cuts the effective price to ₹299, bundling free connectivity and digital services to accelerate 4G adoption.
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Oct 2, 2026
PadSplit Expands Coliving Model to San Francisco, New York, and Chicago
Coliving startup PadSplit enters San Francisco, New York, and Chicago, partnering with affordable housing funds to offer flexible rentals for low-income workers.
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Oct 2, 2026