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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
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.
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Sep 28, 2026
How a $100K H-1B visa fee is reshaping U.S. immigration
A proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions in 2025 is upending immigration for skilled workers and employers. Here’s what it means for founders.
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Sep 28, 2026
Anthropic Launches Sonnet 5.5: A Faster, Cheaper AI Model for Coding and Workflows
Anthropic releases Sonnet 5.5, a mid-tier AI model optimized for speed, cost, and agentic tasks like coding. See how it compares to competitors.
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Sep 28, 2026
Red Queen Bio Raises $36M to Combat Viral Threats with AI-Designed Antibodies
Red Queen Bio secures $36M to develop AI-designed antibody drugs for viral threats like bird flu and coronaviruses. OpenAI leads the seed round.
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Sep 28, 2026
Anthropic’s AI lab claims scientific discovery—biologists push back
Anthropic’s AI lab identified a DNA sequence pattern, but biologists question its validity. Meanwhile, open-weight AI models gain traction amid security concerns.
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Sep 28, 2026
China requires AI and chip executives’ families to obtain approval for international travel
China now requires families of top AI and chip executives to obtain Beijing’s approval for international travel, aiming to prevent technological know-how from reaching the US.
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Sep 28, 2026
The Uprising Heads to Digital on September 29, Physical Release in November
Andrew Garfield’s The Uprising, directed by Paul Greengrass, releases digitally on September 29. Physical media follows November 3. A Robin Hood-inspired tale.
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Sep 28, 2026
Workers Push for Legal Disclosure of AI Monitoring, Survey Finds
Owl Labs' survey reveals 58% of employees suspect AI monitoring at work, while 82% demand legal disclosure. Stress and generational trends emerge.
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Sep 28, 2026
Norton Slashes Antivirus Plan Prices Up to 76% in Limited-Time Offer
Norton offers up to 76% off antivirus plans, matching Black Friday 2025 pricing. Discounts apply to the first year only and include VPN, cloud backup, and more.
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Sep 28, 2026
Momentic Launches Mo: AI Agent for Script-Free Software Testing
Momentic introduces Mo, an AI agent that automates software testing using natural language. Learn how it eliminates test scripts and reduces maintenance burdens.
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Sep 28, 2026
Citrix Patches Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in NetScaler ADC and Gateway
Citrix has released patches for two critical zero-day vulnerabilities in NetScaler ADC and Gateway, enabling remote code execution and actively exploited in attacks.
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Sep 28, 2026
Robotic Dogs Are Helping Farmers Monitor Crops and Detect Diseases
Agritech firms are deploying AI-powered robotic dogs to monitor crops, detect diseases, and reduce manual labor. Learn how this technology is transforming farming.
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Sep 28, 2026
FBI Confirms Cybersecurity Incident After Hackers Steal Agent Data
The FBI internally declared a cybersecurity incident after hackers exploited a vulnerability in its job portal, stealing sensitive data of agents and employees.
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Sep 28, 2026
US and China agree to super intelligence dialogue and trade concessions
The US and China establish a dialogue on super intelligence and trade measures, but key issues like critical minerals and global AI governance remain unresolved.
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Sep 28, 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Announces Judges for Startup Battlefield 200
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 reveals 10 top VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200, a pitch competition for early-stage startups with a $100,000 equity-free prize.
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Sep 28, 2026
EY Appeals to Supreme Court Over Taxation of Seconded Employees
EY challenges Delhi High Court ruling on taxing seconded employees as fees for technical services. Supreme Court decision could impact multinationals’ cross-border arrangements.
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Sep 28, 2026
Krispy Kreme celebrates National Coffee Day with coffee doughnut and free coffee
Krispy Kreme celebrates National Coffee Day with a limited-edition Original Glazed Coffee Doughnut, $5 dozens, and free coffee. Here’s what founders can learn.
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Sep 28, 2026
YouTube and Meta Reverse Ban on Musk Documentary Ads, TikTok and X Refuse
YouTube and Meta will now run ads for Alex Gibney’s documentary Musk after initial rejections. TikTok and X refuse, citing political content policies.
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Sep 28, 2026
Instinct Raises $1 Billion at $10 Billion Valuation, Quadrupling Value in a Month
AI assistant startup Instinct secures $1 billion in Series C funding at a $10 billion valuation. Learn what this means for AI agents, competition, and regulation.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 28, 2026
ElevenLabs Launches v4 Speech Models with 90-Language Support and $11B Valuation
ElevenLabs introduces v4 and v4 Turbo speech models, supporting 90 languages and improving voice cloning and latency. The company also raises $500M at an $11B valuation.
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Sep 28, 2026
UK Expands Apprenticeships with £100m Fund to Tackle Youth Unemployment
UK Chancellor John Healey announces a £100m expansion of the Local Apprenticeships Service, aiming to create thousands of apprenticeships by 2027.
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Sep 28, 2026
Sonos Ace Ultra and Sony WH-1000XM6: A Battle of Premium Wireless Headphones
Sonos Ace Ultra and Sony WH-1000XM6 launch in 2026, offering premium wireless ANC headphones at $449. Compare features, sound quality, and ecosystem integration.
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Sep 28, 2026
How to Watch the 2026 World Grand Prix Darts Live from Anywhere
The 2026 World Grand Prix Darts runs Sept 28-Oct 4. Here’s how to watch live streams for free or via subscriptions like Sky Sports, Peacock, and Kayo Sports.
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Sep 28, 2026
Tribit StormBox Max Launches on Amazon for $129.99
Tribit’s StormBox Max, a 60W portable Bluetooth speaker with IP68 waterproofing and Auracast support, is now available on Amazon for $129.99.
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Sep 28, 2026