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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
Motorola Offers Up to $700 Off Razr Ultra, Free Accessories Through 2026
Motorola is offering steep discounts on smartphones like the Razr Ultra 2025, plus free accessories and a 10% military discount through 2026. Here’s what founders should know.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Blue Apron Introduces Discounts, À La Carte Meals, and Membership Perks
Blue Apron introduces new discounts up to $100 off, à la carte meal kits, and a membership program with free shipping and streaming perks.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Uplift Rolls Out Discounts, Free Shipping, and Free Accessories
Uplift offers $20 off for email sign-ups, free shipping, and up to five free accessories with standing desk purchases. Business solutions available.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
UK Allocates £90 Million to Heat Homes Using Data Center Waste
The UK government is funding a £90 million initiative to use waste heat from data centers to provide cheaper heating to 750,000 homes.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Jersey’s 2027-2030 Budget: Childcare, Grants, and Healthcare Funding Boosts
Jersey’s government announces its 2027-2030 budget, increasing free nursery hours, parental grants, and healthcare funding to support families.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
US bans Canadian alcohol, dairy, and motorcycles in escalating trade war
The US has banned key Canadian imports, including alcohol and dairy, as trade tensions escalate. Canada won’t retaliate, but tariffs remain. Here’s what founders need to know.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
GCCs in India evolve into AI and product innovation hubs
GCCs in India are shifting from service delivery to AI-driven product development. Learn how automation, skill gaps, and the 'pilot graveyard' are reshaping developer roles.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Trump’s 2026 Mail-In Voting Order: How USPS Became a Political Battleground
A ProPublica investigation reveals how the Trump administration’s 2026 executive order aimed to federalize mail-in voting, and why the Supreme Court blocked it.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Okta and Blueprint Alliance Drive Interoperable AI Security Standards
Okta Inc. leads the Blueprint Alliance to create interoperable security controls for agentic AI. Learn why this matters for startups and enterprises.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
OpenAI Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra, Launches Cost-Effective Sol and Proactive AI Agents
OpenAI shelved GPT-6.1 Astra due to safety risks but released GPT-6.1 Sol and proactive AI agents called Dots at DevDay 2026.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Silicon Valley’s transhumanist vision: AI, risks, and the battle for the future
Silicon Valley’s tech leaders advocate for AI replacing humanity, while Anthropic warns of existential risks in its IPO. SNL mocks the industry’s contradictions.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Raspberry Pi locks RAM upgrades on Pi 5 boards, frustrating repair and customization
Raspberry Pi’s Pi 5-family boards now enforce firmware restrictions to block RAM upgrades and repairs, sparking debate over transparency and user freedom.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Burnham announces Great British Grid to accelerate UK energy infrastructure
Andy Burnham announces a new publicly owned company to accelerate UK grid connections and reduce energy costs, alongside funding plans for free social care.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
AMD to Acquire World Labs for $8.2 Billion, Fei-Fei Li Joins as Chief Scientist
AMD is acquiring World Labs, a startup developing deep learning models for physical reality, for $8.2 billion. Founder Fei-Fei Li will join AMD as chief scientist.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
UFORCE recruits Formula 1 engineers to build faster, lighter naval drones
Ukrainian defense firm UFORCE is recruiting Formula 1 engineers to redesign its MAGURA naval drones for lighter, faster, and more durable combat use.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Federal Judge Blocks Utah’s VPN Age-Verification Law, Citing Constitutional Flaws
A U.S. federal judge halted Utah’s SB 73, ruling its VPN age-verification provisions unconstitutional and technically impossible. Here’s what it means for startups and privacy.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Oracle Targets Agentic AI Security Challenges with Database-Level Protections
Oracle is integrating agentic AI into security operations while addressing identity and database security risks. Learn how AI-driven automation is reshaping cybersecurity.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
California Bans Public Officials From Issuing Memecoins
California Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation prohibiting public officials from issuing memecoins and companies from using their likeness.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Sony to Re-Release Spider-Man: Brand New Day with Deleted Scenes
Sony is reportedly re-releasing Spider-Man: Brand New Day with deleted scenes, including Rosario Dawson’s Claire Temple, to boost box office totals.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 29, 2026
Marlan Space and Loft Orbital Secure $1B for AI-Powered Satellite Expansion
Marlan Space and Loft Orbital announce a $1B program to expand the Altair AI Earth observation constellation, leveraging Mistral AI for onboard data processing.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 28, 2026
Maui Wildfires Left Lasting Toxic Metal Exposure, Study Finds
Research reveals elevated toxic metal levels in Maui residents 6–18 months after the 2023 wildfires, linking exposure to lung damage and highlighting climate-driven risks.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 28, 2026
Meta’s Anti-Terrorism Consortium Faces Mass Resignations Amid Governance Dispute
Independent advisers resign from Meta-led GIFCT after proposed changes reduce oversight. Plus: Trump’s AI meeting, Meta’s tax strategy, and AI industry warnings.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 28, 2026
Eufy Video Doorbell S4 Launches as First with VR Viewing
Anker’s Eufy Video Doorbell S4 introduces VR viewing and AI tracking at $299.99—no subscription required. But is it worth the price?
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 28, 2026
Ayaneo Launches Konkr Pocket Block, a Mini Gaming Handheld Starting at $89
Ayaneo enters the retro gaming handheld market with the Konkr Pocket Block, a $89 mini device featuring a 3.3-inch screen and MTK Helio G85 chip.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 28, 2026