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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
Spotify rolls out lossless audio and refines shuffle algorithms for Premium users
Spotify introduces lossless audio, new shuffle modes, and privacy controls for Premium subscribers in October 2025. Here’s what operators can learn.
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Nov 2, 2026
Google’s Suncatcher satellite begins AI inference tests in orbit
Google’s prototype Suncatcher satellite, equipped with a TPU, has begun testing AI computing in space, generating a haiku and studying radiation effects.
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Nov 2, 2026
Ninja and Fellow Launch BPA-Free Coffee Makers and Multi-Function Kitchen Appliance
Ninja and Fellow introduce BPA-free coffee machines, while Ninja launches the Crispi Microwave and Air Fryer, a $450 appliance combining microwave and air…
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Nov 2, 2026
PhoenixAI raises $80 million to build real-time databases for agentic AI
PhoenixAI, under CelerData Inc., raises $80 million to develop real-time database solutions for agentic AI architectures, partnering with Cloudera…
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Nov 2, 2026
Desible.ai on how workflow AI is transforming India’s BFSI sector: compliance, costs, and conversion hurdles
Desible.ai co-founders explain how agentic workflow orchestration is reshaping India’s BFSI sector, cutting call costs to under Rs 2 per minute and navigating…
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Nov 2, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra emerges as Android’s closest rival to iPhone 18 Pro Max
Engadget’s comparison finds the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the only Android device to rival the iPhone 18 Pro Max in hardware, software, and market…
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Nov 2, 2026
Astronomers observe debris disk with two gas rings around white dwarf J1328−1450
Astronomers observed a unique debris disk with two gas rings around the white dwarf J1328−1450, suggesting what may happen to our solar system in 5 billion…
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Nov 2, 2026
Lenovo LOQ 15 remains the sole gaming laptop under $1,500 worth buying, says WIRED
WIRED calls the Lenovo LOQ 15 the only gaming laptop under $1,500 worth buying, citing its performance, display, and pricing for RTX 5060 and RTX 5050 models.
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Nov 2, 2026
Essensai 067 redefines Bengaluru’s lifestyle scene with open-air, community-focused space
Essensai 067 in Whitefield, Bengaluru, reimagines retail with an open-air, pet-friendly space for dining, shopping, wellness and culture, prioritising…
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Nov 2, 2026
EU pauses national social media bans for children, halts Austria’s under-14 plan
The European Commission has paused national social media bans for children for 12 months to prioritize an EU-wide law.
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Nov 2, 2026
Windows 11’s GPU scheduling can reduce VRAM by nearly 1GB on budget GPUs
Tests show disabling hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling in Windows 11 can free up nearly 1GB of VRAM on 6GB/8GB GPUs, boosting performance in memory-intensive…
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Nov 2, 2026
TD Bank exec says simple cash-back cards may outperform complex rewards, like Buffett’s index funds
A TD Bank executive suggests consumers adopt Warren Buffett’s "circle of competence" for credit cards, arguing flat-rate cash-back cards often outperform…
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Nov 2, 2026
African creators face low earnings, piracy, and payment barriers despite new funding
A Moonshot by TechCabal panel revealed African creators face low earnings, piracy, and cross-border payment barriers.
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Nov 2, 2026
OpenAI raises $11B at $1.25T valuation, misses $30B target
OpenAI secures $11 billion in funding, far below its $30 billion goal, as investor interest fades amid a tech sell-off.
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Nov 2, 2026
Gufic Pvt. Ltd buys Lodha Avalon duplex in Mumbai for ₹236.33 crore
Pharmaceutical company Gufic Pvt. Ltd purchases a 19,694 sq. ft duplex in Mumbai’s Lodha Avalon for ₹236.33 crore, reflecting high demand in luxury real estate.
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Nov 2, 2026
Jio Platforms skips tariff hike, bets on global partners and digital services
Jio Platforms will grow digital services and enter global markets with 10-15 partners, using an asset-light model rather than raising mobile tariffs…
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Nov 2, 2026
Solar roofs deliver just 4 miles of range for EVs under ideal conditions
Research shows solar roofs on electric vehicles face major limitations, generating enough power for just 4 miles of driving under ideal conditions.
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Nov 2, 2026
Georgia Tech student's jet-powered drone hits 491 mph in record attempt
A Georgia Tech aerospace engineering student, Tomas Salvo, has flown a custom jet-powered drone at 491 mph, potentially breaking a world record.
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Nov 2, 2026
RAM shortage forecasted until 2030 may drive up PC component prices
Industry forecasts from SK Hynix, Samsung, Dell, and Intel warn of RAM shortages lasting until 2030, with Black Friday 2026 as a key opportunity for lower PC…
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Nov 2, 2026
Grey builds African payment rails to enable direct currency conversions
Grey is developing its own payment infrastructure within Africa to improve cross-border transfers by enabling direct conversions between African currencies.
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Nov 2, 2026
Maison Lineti launches UK whisky using wine-making techniques and data science
Maison Lineti, a French whisky brand, debuts in the UK with innovative fermentation and aging methods borrowed from winemaking, reducing aging time by years.
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Nov 2, 2026
Cloudera restructures teams and partners with Mistral AI to tackle AI production barriers
Cloudera reorganizes post-sales teams and announces a November launch for its Anywhere Cloud platform, partnering with Mistral AI to address data access…
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Nov 2, 2026
Voters in Iowa and Ohio prioritize AI safety over global leadership, poll shows
A Republican poll finds 67% of voters in Iowa and Ohio support AI safety measures even if the US falls behind globally.
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Nov 2, 2026
AI is forcing companies to fix long-standing data gaps
Companies face growing scrutiny as AI highlights inconsistencies in public-facing information, risking customer trust and operational efficiency.
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Nov 2, 2026