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Editor, Lazyfounder
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
5 Books to Build Consistency: Lessons for Founders
Explore five books offering strategies for building consistency, habit formation, and sustainable change—key for founders and operators.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Ember Mug 3 Review: Smart Heating Meets Frustrating Drawbacks
The Ember Mug 3 keeps drinks hot but faces criticism for its $150 price, unreliable app, and battery life issues. Is it worth it?
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
How translation earbuds work—and why the iPhone 18 Pro is facing hardware troubles
How translation earbuds work, their limitations, and recent iPhone 18 Pro hardware issues—plus Apple’s service outages and security concerns.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Apple’s New CEO Restructures Company, Speeds Up Product Launches
Apple’s John Ternus is restructuring the company with layoffs and faster product cycles to compete in AI. What this means for Apple’s future.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Amazon Unveils Faster Fire TV Stick 4K, Redesigned Kindles, and New Accessories
Amazon’s latest hardware includes a faster Fire TV Stick 4K, redesigned Kindles with flush screens and aluminum backs, and new accessories like the Kindle…
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Why Avengers: Endgame Killed Black Widow: Writers Reveal Feedback’s Role
Marvel writers revealed why Black Widow’s death was chosen over Hawkeye’s in Avengers: Endgame—and how feedback shaped the decision.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
HBO Sets 2029 Release Date for Game of Thrones Movie Aegon’s Conquest
HBO announces Aegon’s Conquest, a Game of Thrones feature film about Aegon I Targaryen, directed by Owen Harris and written by Beau Willimon. Release set for June 1, 2029.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Spotify Hit by Widespread Outage Affecting Thousands in the U.S.
Spotify experienced a widespread outage on September 29, 2026, affecting users across the U.S. The company acknowledged the issue but provided no details on resolution.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
America.gov: White House Launches AI Chatbot Powered by Google’s Gemini
President Donald Trump announces America.gov, an AI chatbot powered by Google’s Gemini, to simplify access to U.S. government services. Concerns about AI reliability remain.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
How a Berlin Dev Turned Lagos Traffic Into a Viral Browser Game
Lagos Run, a browser-based endless runner game simulating Lagos traffic, gained 20K players in two days. AI tools and cultural specificity drove its success.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Anthropic’s Claude AI Suffers Major Outage, Thousands of Users Affected
Anthropic confirmed elevated errors across its Claude AI services, including Claude.ai and its API, impacting over 10,000 users on Tuesday.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 30, 2026
Kenya’s mobile money agents decline as digital payments rise
Kenya’s mobile money agent network declined by 5.6% in 2026, despite growing subscriptions. Rising smartphone use and costs are reshaping the fintech landscape.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Moca Chain Launches Mainnet to Solve AI Agent Identity Challenges
Moca Chain’s mainnet enables tamper-proof credentials for AI agents and users. See how it aims to solve delegation, KYC, and trust for businesses.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Meta Launches Muse AI Assistant and Enterprise Platform to Redefine Productivity
Meta’s Muse AI assistant and new Enterprise Platform aim to automate personal and business tasks. Here’s how it works and what it means for privacy, productivity, and SMBs.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Booking.com Launches AI Travel Agent Lola with Subscription Tiers
Booking.com’s new AI travel agent, Lola, provides personalized recommendations and direct booking. Learn about its features, subscriptions, and risks.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Komprise Launches Universal File MCP to Tackle MCP Bloat in AI Deployments
Komprise Inc. introduces Universal File MCP, a tool to reduce AI token costs and improve efficiency by providing governed access to enterprise unstructured data.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Fireflies.ai Launches Fireflies Talk, a Dictation Feature for Mac and Windows
Fireflies.ai introduces Fireflies Talk, a dictation feature for Mac and Windows, enabling speech-to-text across all apps. Included in existing plans.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
AI Deepfake Scam Defrauds Italian Bank of Nearly €100M
Cybercriminals used AI-powered deepfakes to scam Fideuram – Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking out of nearly €100M. Here’s what happened and what it means for businesses.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Polaroid Mod Instant Camera Launches With Creative Analog Modes
Polaroid unveils the Mod Instant Camera, an all-analog device with creative modes like Double-Exposure and Light Painting. Learn why it’s a tool for artists, not just nostalgia.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Mathematician Discovers New Eight-Faced Shape: The Genus-3 Polyhedron
Independent mathematician Ruslan Mizhaev discovers the genus-3 polyhedron, an eight-faced shape with unique properties in combinatorial topology.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Oracle Expands AI Agent Capabilities with Fusion Claw Runtime
Oracle expands AI agent capabilities with Fusion Claw, a runtime for complex business tasks in Fusion apps. Includes 25 new agentic applications and governance tools.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Obsession’s $500M Success: How Focus Features Beat Netflix for a Theatrical Horror Hit
Curry Barker’s Obsession grossed over $500 million after Focus Features acquired it, defying Netflix’s streaming offer. How indie horror triumphed in theaters.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Marshall Launches Bromley 150, Its Smallest Portable Party Speaker
Marshall unveils the Bromley 150, a portable party speaker with 40-hour battery life, true stereo sound, and stage lighting. Preorder for $500.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Evri Trials UK’s First Two-Legged Robot Courier in Barnsley
Evri partners with Refined Robotics to test a two-legged robot courier in Barnsley, designed to navigate obstacles and support human couriers.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026