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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
OpenAI merges ChatGPT Chat and Work tabs, unifies token limits for paid users
OpenAI is testing a merged Chat and Work interface in ChatGPT’s desktop app, with shared token allowances for paid subscribers starting December.
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Nov 3, 2026
Indrajaal raises $5.5 Mn to scale AI counter-drone technology
Indrajaal secures $5.5 Mn funding to expand its AI-driven counter-drone systems for military and critical infrastructure, targeting ₹300 Cr revenue by FY27.
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Nov 3, 2026
Marvell acquires Lumentum for $115 billion in all-stock deal
Marvell Technology agrees to buy Lumentum Holdings for $115 billion in an all-stock deal, aiming to integrate optics into AI data centre chips.
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Nov 3, 2026
Deutsche Bank upgrades US tech stocks to overweight after $2tn Nasdaq selloff
Deutsche Bank reverses its neutral stance on US tech stocks, citing a $2tn Nasdaq selloff as a buying opportunity despite regulatory and geopolitical risks.
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Nov 3, 2026
Anthropic unveils faster Claude API and finance tool for U.S. users
Anthropic’s new API threads slash latency by 35% for long AI sessions, while its U.S.
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Nov 3, 2026
Africa’s first AI fund: Enza Capital closes $58M
Enza Capital raises $58M for Africa’s first AI-focused venture fund, targeting startups that adapt AI for local languages, patchy connectivity, and proprietary…
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Nov 3, 2026
Philips Hue launches Custom AI Behaviors for smart lighting automations
Philips Hue introduces Custom AI Behaviors, a new feature for natural language-based smart lighting automations. Early reports highlight functionality issues.
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Nov 3, 2026
Germany’s BSI warns lawmakers and journalists of potential iPhone spyware compromise
Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) warns lawmakers and journalists to update devices and enable Lockdown Mode after Apple’s alerts about…
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Nov 3, 2026
Gaming consoles risk overheating in cabinets due to poor ventilation
Placing consoles like PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X in cabinets can trap heat, throttle performance, and shorten hardware lifespan.
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Nov 3, 2026
Agentic AI insights fail to improve businesses half the time, MIT research finds
MIT Technology Review research reveals fewer than 48% of agent-generated insights lead to business improvements.
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Nov 3, 2026
Rockstar Games launches Halloween rewards in Red Dead Online until 2 November
Rockstar Games is running limited-time Halloween events in Red Dead Online, offering free items, boosted payouts, and special missions until 2 November.
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Nov 3, 2026
India’s deeptech startups attract early-stage funding from VCs
India’s deeptech ecosystem is gaining momentum as VCs like IIMA Ventures, VU Venture Partners, and Oister Global invest in AI, manufacturing, and agri-tech…
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Nov 3, 2026
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Hyeglo Beauty raises Rs 7 crore in funding led by Sauce
Delhi-based D2C beauty brand Hyeglo Beauty secures Rs 7 crore in funding led by Sauce to expand R&D, launch products, and strengthen its brand.
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Nov 3, 2026
ESDS Software Solution reports 40.7% YoY net profit growth to ₹31.1 Cr in Q2 FY27
ESDS Software Solution’s Q2 FY27 net profit rose 40.7% YoY to ₹31.1 Cr, with revenue up 48% to ₹138.3 Cr.
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Nov 3, 2026
Athenahealth partners with Anthropic to let patients query Claude about medical records
Athenahealth integrates Anthropic’s Claude AI into its platform, allowing patients to ask questions about their medical records.
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Nov 3, 2026
Apple HomeView adds security camera, iPad Mini upgrades to OLED, and AI features hit betas
Apple’s HomeView smart display now supports HomeKit Secure Video, turning it into a security camera.
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Nov 3, 2026
Flip Laboratories raises $1.4M pre-seed for AI finance agent built by open-source engineer
US-based fintech startup Flip Laboratories raises $1.4M pre-seed led by a16z speedrun and Pear VC.
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Nov 3, 2026
European tech startups raise €1.3 billion across 60+ deals and 10 exits
European tech startups secured over €1.3 billion in funding last week across 60+ deals, with AI, healthtech, and fintech leading.
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Nov 3, 2026
Microsoft partners with Lumen for AI networking on Azure, launches Xbox trade-in push
Microsoft expands its collaboration with Lumen Technologies to offer AI-focused networking solutions for Azure, alongside an Xbox trade-in program via Best Buy…
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Nov 3, 2026
Engineer argues AI elites may hoard intelligence like mercantilists
Engineer Venkatesh Rao compares AI intelligence hoarding to mercantilist wealth control, suggesting AI could boost demand for ideas and redefine labor.
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Nov 3, 2026
African creators build global audiences but hit payment roadblocks
African creators can build global audiences but face unreliable payment infrastructure.
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Nov 3, 2026
Nigeria’s $19B stablecoin market grapples with liquidity fragmentation
Nigeria saw $19 billion in stablecoin inflows in 2025, but scattered supply and regulatory shifts create liquidity hurdles.
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Nov 3, 2026
India’s crypto industry calls for regulatory sandboxes and AI tools at TechSparks 2026
WazirX, Pi42, and EmpowerEdge Ventures highlight regulatory challenges, derivatives growth, and AI’s role in crypto trading at TechSparks 2026.
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Nov 3, 2026
Elon Musk’s Grok Imagine fails to outdo Christopher Nolan in The Odyssey adaptation
Elon Musk’s AI-generated adaptation of The Odyssey, created using Grok Imagine, was criticized for lacking emotional depth and artistic value, underscoring…
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Nov 3, 2026