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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
American Airlines adds AI-powered seat reassignment to its mobile app
American Airlines introduces a mobile app feature that automatically reassigns passengers to preferred seats (window, aisle) using AI. Limited to AAdvantage members.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 1, 2026
Why expensive Ethernet cables won’t speed up your network
Learn why Ethernet cable price doesn’t determine speed, and what factors—like category ratings, copper quality, and hardware—actually matter.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 1, 2026
Apple’s new CEO cuts management layers to speed up product launches
Apple’s CEO John Ternus is cutting management layers, reducing budgets, and embracing AI to accelerate product releases and drive revenue growth.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 1, 2026
Proton VPN Usage Spikes in Philippines After Discord Ban Reversal
Proton VPN saw a 1,400% spike in sign-ups in the Philippines following a temporary Discord ban that disrupted freelancers. Usage remains high despite the ban’s reversal.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 1, 2026
Trump’s America.gov Chatbot Produces Bizarre Minecraft Poem
A newly launched White House chatbot generates a hallucinatory, pre-written response when prompted to "play Minecraft." Is it a glitch, a joke, or a political statement?
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 1, 2026
Oura postpones $15B IPO amid market uncertainty
Oura delays its Nasdaq IPO due to market instability, despite strong financials. A sign of cautious investor sentiment in health tech.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events Spotlight Global Startups and Cross-Border Networking
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 features side events in San Francisco, showcasing global startups, AI, hardware, and cross-border networking opportunities.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
UK Regulators Ban Huel Ad for Irresponsible Dietary Claims
The UK ASA banned a Huel advert for implying meal replacement shakes could replace all food. Huel, soon to be acquired by Danone, faces scrutiny over health claims.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Pope Leo XIV Challenges Tech Leaders on AI Safety, Calling Fears Legitimate
Pope Leo XIV challenges tech leaders and politicians on AI safety, calling fears legitimate. A White House meeting may shape AI regulation’s future.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Sanctioned Russian Firm Uncovers 11 Vulnerabilities in Google and Apple Products
Positive Technologies, under U.S. sanctions, discovered 11 vulnerabilities in Android and Apple devices, including NFC exploits. Both companies released patches, but risks remain.
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Sep 30, 2026
Mozilla Launches Redesigned Firefox with Compact Mode
Mozilla’s Firefox update introduces modernized themes, icons, and colors, along with compact mode and improved privacy settings for desktop and mobile.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Rise in GLP-1 Needle Injuries Sparks Safety Concerns for Sanitation Workers
Improper disposal of GLP-1 weight loss drug needles is injuring sanitation workers in New York and beyond. Learn about safety guidelines and AI's role in workplace change.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Amazon Pledges $20M for Colorado River Water Conservation, But Won’t Disclose Own Usage
Amazon commits $20M to water conservation in the Colorado River Basin but won’t disclose its own usage. Here’s what founders should know about sustainability transparency.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
America.gov: US Government Launches AI Chatbot for Federal Services
America.gov, the US government’s new AI chatbot, answers questions about federal services using official sources. Learn how it works and what it means for privacy and AI adoption.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Nvidia Approves Record $150 Billion Share Buyback Amid AI Boom and Bubble Fears
Nvidia approves a record $150 billion share buyback, signaling confidence in AI growth but sparking debate over financial risks and industry sustainability.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Nothing Launches $399 Headphone (1) Pro with Triple-Driver Audio and 40% Better ANC
Nothing’s Headphone (1) Pro launch with triple-driver audio, adaptive ANC, and 68-hour battery life. Available Sept 29 for $399.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
McDonald’s AI pricing sparks franchisee backlash and legal concerns
McDonald’s use of AI-driven dynamic pricing in the U.S. and global markets faces franchisee resistance and antitrust concerns. What founders can learn.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Tata Trusts Proposes Merger to Avoid Tata Sons Listing and RBI Regulations
Tata Trusts plans to merge Tata Electronics and Tata Consulting Engineers with Tata Sons to bypass RBI’s listing mandate. A strategic play to retain control.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Sweden Tells Citizens to Be Rude to Phone Scammers in New Campaign
Sweden launches a bold campaign urging elderly citizens to respond rudely to phone scammers, aiming to cut £431M in annual fraud losses. Celebrities are on board.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Social Alpha Names Neeraj Jain as CEO to Scale Science and Technology Innovations
Bengaluru-based Social Alpha has appointed Neeraj Jain as CEO to focus on scaling innovations in climate, energy, healthcare, and livelihoods.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Dutch Police Arrest Alleged ShinyHunters Leader Linked to Murder Plot Investigation
Dutch police, with FBI collaboration, arrest a 24-year-old man linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group and a murder plot investigation. Details on the breach and charges.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Zerodha Co-founder Calls for End to India’s 2% CSR Rule, Proposes Tax Hike Instead
Nithin Kamath of Zerodha argues India’s mandatory 2% CSR spending may be inefficient, proposing a tax hike to let the government allocate funds for social impact.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Sun Pharma Plans ₹10,000 Cr Bond Sale to Refinance Organon Acquisition Loan
Sun Pharma plans a ₹10,000 crore bond sale to refinance its Organon acquisition loan, reflecting a shift toward domestic funding amid rising US yields.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
HP OmniBook X 14 Review: 28+ Hours of Battery Life, But Trade-Offs Remain
HP’s OmniBook X 14 delivers 28+ hours of battery life and Snapdragon X Elite performance but compromises on ports and display quality.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026