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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
Guardz integrates Palo Alto Networks browser security into MSP platform
Guardz adds Palo Alto Networks' Prisma Browser for Business to its platform, unifying email, browser, and endpoint protection for MSPs serving small businesses.
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Nov 3, 2026
Amazon increases Echo prices, debuts Alexa+ generative AI assistant
Amazon increases prices for Echo devices by $20-$100, introduces Alexa+ with generative AI for $20/month, and discontinues a key privacy feature.
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Nov 3, 2026
Raspberry Pi hikes 16GB Pi 5 price to $385 amid DRAM shortages
Raspberry Pi raises the price of its 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 by $80 to $385, citing DRAM shortages and AI-driven supply constraints.
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Nov 3, 2026
Fitbit Edge launches without NFC for contactless payments
Fitbit's latest tracker, the Fitbit Edge, omits NFC for tap-to-pay, as Google focuses on health features like Health Guardian and improved GPS instead.
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Nov 3, 2026
Nintendo Switch 2 requires microSD Express cards as storage demands rise
Nintendo Switch 2 ships with 256GB storage but requires microSD Express cards to handle modern games.
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Nov 3, 2026
Sortrace raises $800K to expand AI-powered waste analysis
Stockholm-based Sortrace secures $800,000 to expand AI-driven waste analysis technology for municipalities and waste management companies.
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Nov 3, 2026
Jackery Explorer 100D launches at Walmart for $99 on November 15
Jackery’s Explorer 100D, a 96Wh portable power station, will be available at Walmart for $99 and Costco for $179.99 (two-pack) starting November 15.
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Nov 3, 2026
Android ‘SMS of Death’ zero-click flaw lets attackers crash phones remotely
A critical zero-click vulnerability in Android (CVE-2026-58882) allows attackers to remotely crash phones via a malformed SMS.
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Nov 3, 2026
India confirms lower duties on bulk Scotch imports under UK FTA
India assures liquor manufacturers it will honor UK FTA commitments on bulk Scotch whisky imports, resolving classification disputes and supporting margin…
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Nov 3, 2026
Christmas Sparkle sees 20x jump in demand as cost-of-living crisis drives referrals
Taunton charity Christmas Sparkle reports distributing 10,000 gifts in 2025, up from 500 in 2015, as referrals rise due to economic pressures.
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Nov 3, 2026
Jackery launches Explorer 100D, a palm-sized 30,000mAh portable power station
Jackery's new Explorer 100D portable power station features a 30,000mAh LFP battery, 100W solar input, and a compact design for $99/€99.
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Nov 3, 2026
NTT DATA explores expansion in Mangaluru and Udupi, Karnataka
NTT DATA discusses expansion plans in Mangaluru and Udupi with Karnataka officials, focusing on data centres, cloud services, and sectoral collaborations under…
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Nov 3, 2026
Blue whale sightings vanish in Galápagos amid El Niño temperature shifts
Scientists report zero blue whale sightings in the Galápagos Islands from October 2025 to July 2026, potentially due to El Niño’s unprecedented impact on ocean…
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Nov 3, 2026
Zocket argues proprietary context will define the next phase of enterprise AI
Zocket’s Brand Brain platform shifts focus from AI model selection to proprietary context, arguing that data, workflows, and brand knowledge will define…
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Nov 3, 2026
NHS trusts contradict NHS England on Palantir data platform rollout
NHS England lists 29 trusts as benefiting from Palantir’s federated data platform, but trusts report the system is not live.
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Nov 3, 2026
Snap settles lawsuit alleging Snapchat caused teen self-harm
Snap avoided a trial where CEO Evan Spiegel was set to testify in a case linking Snapchat to teen mental health issues. Settlement terms remain undisclosed.
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Nov 3, 2026
Mustard Made launches 25% discount on storage products until November 2026
Mustard Made launches its rare 25% site-wide discount on storage lockers, cabinets, and shelves, available until November 11, 2026. Only two sales per year.
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Nov 3, 2026
UK fraud losses hit £1.3 billion as AI outpaces traditional security measures
UK financial institutions face £1.3B in fraud losses as AI-powered deepfakes and synthetic identities bypass traditional security.
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Nov 3, 2026
OBSESS raises Rs 3 crore in angel funding to integrate India’s fitness industry
Noida-based OBSESS secures Rs 3 crore in angel funding to integrate fitness venues, events, and services. Led by Centricity’s co-founder Pushpendra Singh.
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Nov 3, 2026
Marvell to acquire Lumentum for $115 billion in all-stock deal
Marvell Technology Inc. agrees to acquire Lumentum Holdings Inc. for $115 billion, combining semiconductors and optical components to lead AI connectivity…
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Nov 3, 2026
Birdfy Rookie vs Birdbuddy Nook: Two budget smart bird feeders compared
Birdfy’s Rookie and Birdbuddy’s Nook bring AI-powered bird identification and camera features under $100. We compare their performance, pricing, and features.
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Nov 3, 2026
Readwise Books launches to challenge Amazon Kindle and Goodreads
Readwise launches Readwise Books, a beta app combining e-book purchasing, reading, and tracking with AI features. Competes with Amazon Kindle and Goodreads.
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Nov 3, 2026
CircuitHub’s The Grid robotic system produces PCBs faster than Chinese competitors
CircuitHub’s AI-driven robotic system, The Grid, manufactures printed circuit boards in four days—five days faster than Shenzhen competitors—at a premium cost.
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Nov 3, 2026
Ryanair warns of 20% airfare hike, considers wage freeze as fuel costs surge by €2bn
Ryanair is weighing a temporary wage freeze for staff and warns of a 20% airfare increase in Europe as fuel costs rise by €2bn due to Middle East tensions.
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Nov 3, 2026