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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
Indus Appstore and Eloelo say India needs its own digital goods marketplace
At TechSparks, Indus Appstore and Eloelo Group outlined why India needs its own app marketplace to counter Google-Apple monopolies and enable AI-driven…
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Nov 2, 2026
Anthropic launches Claude Duet, a proactive AI agent for subscribers
Anthropic introduces Claude Duet, a proactive AI agent for Claude Pro and Max subscribers in the US. Users must join a waitlist to access the preview feature.
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Nov 2, 2026
Lofi Merch launches Lofi Pro headphones for preorder at $225
Lofi Merch opens preorders for Lofi Pro headphones, an exact replica of the Lofi Girl’s signature accessory, priced at $225 with delivery aimed by Christmas.
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Nov 2, 2026
Beats 360 headphones launch with swappable designs but face sound quality criticism
Beats 360 headphones debut with customizable designs, 32-hour battery life, and ANC, but reviews criticize sound quality and lack of equalizer settings.
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Nov 2, 2026
Xbox defends AA batteries in controllers amid industry shift to rechargeable
Microsoft continues using AA batteries in Xbox controllers, citing consumer choice, while Sony and Nintendo use rechargeable batteries. Gamers remain split.
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Nov 2, 2026
Community compiles playable version of Valve’s canceled F-Stop using leaked data
The community has created a playable build of Valve’s canceled Portal prequel, F-Stop, using leaked source code and assets from a 12 TB Steam breach.
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Nov 2, 2026
Digital billboards in five countries hacked to display explicit content
Hackers exploited vulnerabilities in software used for digital billboards, displaying explicit content in Egypt, Malaysia, Brazil, Iraq, and China.
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Nov 2, 2026
Jacksepticeye producing animated Bloodborne movie adaptation
Seán McLoughlin, known as Jacksepticeye, is producing an animated Bloodborne movie. The project emphasizes creative adaptation of the game’s story and universe.
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Nov 2, 2026
Tesla discontinues Solar Roof tiles after years of losses and setbacks
Tesla has stopped producing its Solar Roof tiles, citing financial losses and operational challenges.
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Nov 2, 2026
Indian hotel chains sign nearly 10,000 rooms in October, focus on smaller cities
India’s listed hotel chains and developers signed nearly 10,000 rooms in October, led by IHCL, Lemon Tree Hotels, and Brigade Group.
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Nov 2, 2026
TSMC’s $265 billion Phoenix campus sparks real estate boom and local tensions
TSMC’s $265 billion chipmaking campus in Phoenix, the largest foreign investment in U.S.
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Nov 2, 2026
WIRED curates 30 best Star Wars gifts including helmets, Lego sets and lightsabers
WIRED’s curated list of 30 Star Wars gifts features helmets, Lego sets, customizable lightsabers, board games, and home decor.
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Nov 2, 2026
Diwali Basket Brigade mobilizes hundreds to tackle UK food poverty
The Diwali Foundation's annual Basket Brigade event in Birmingham mobilized hundreds of volunteers to provide food hampers amid the UK's cost of living crisis.
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Nov 2, 2026
YourStory quiz highlights five startups solving workforce, healthcare, and sustainability challenges
Hunar.AI, CureBay, TravClan, Dianthe, and Neo San address frontline workforce management, rural healthcare, travel tech, floriculture, and waste processing…
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Nov 2, 2026
Intel confirms Nova Lake chips to compete with AMD’s high-end desktop dominance
Intel plans to unveil Nova Lake at CES 2027, targeting AMD’s lead in high-end desktop chips with bLLC cache and a claimed 20% gaming performance boost.
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Nov 2, 2026
Intel and AMD explore future cooperation on undisclosed project
Intel and AMD CEOs hint at future cooperation spanning software, CPU development, or foundry services, though details remain unconfirmed.
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Nov 2, 2026
Delaware proposes AI-run businesses under 30-month regulatory sandbox
Delaware’s legislation would allow businesses to be operated entirely by AI agents under a regulatory sandbox, drawing federal scrutiny over liability risks.
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Nov 2, 2026
Binance resumes withdrawals after $6.3 billion hack linked to North Korea
Binance has resumed withdrawals after a record $6.3 billion hack attributed to North Korean hackers. The exchange covered 95% of losses using its own funds.
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Nov 2, 2026
UK introduces affordability checks for BNPL services
The UK has introduced regulations for Buy Now Pay Later services, requiring lenders to conduct affordability checks and offer refund options.
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Nov 2, 2026
AI agent autonomously performs gene therapy surgery on live mouse using Claude Sonnet 5
An AI agent based on Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 5 autonomously selected a gene therapy and performed brain surgery on a live mouse, marking a first in AI-driven…
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Nov 2, 2026
MIT student launches open-source modular keyboard Keybytes
Keybytes, an open-source modular keyboard by MIT student Nathan Alspaugh, lets users build custom layouts with magnetically connected RISC-V keys.
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Nov 2, 2026
AI search tools now drive purchases 3.2 times more than traditional engines
McKinsey’s June 2026 survey of 21,000 consumers shows AI-powered search tools now influence shopping decisions 3.2 times more than traditional engines.
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Nov 2, 2026
Gen Z job seekers alter CVs to bypass AI hiring tools, Greenhouse survey finds
Greenhouse survey reveals Gen Z job seekers in the UK and Ireland alter CVs to pass AI screening, while employers struggle with homogeneous applications.
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Nov 2, 2026
AI chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT lead hikers astray, sparking rescues
Hikers relying on AI chatbots for outdoor trip planning face misinformation, leading to dangerous situations and rescues in US and Canadian parks.
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Nov 2, 2026