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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
Best Buy offers $100 gift card with MacBook Pro preorders
Best Buy is bundling a $100 gift card with preorders of the new touchscreen MacBook Pro, including 14- and 16-inch PROLED XDR models. Exclusive to Best Buy.
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Nov 1, 2026
Do you need a dedicated PDF reader on your smartphone?
Most phones open PDFs with pre-loaded apps like Google Drive or Preview, but dedicated PDF readers add editing, annotating and security tools.
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Nov 1, 2026
Lost firefly species rediscovered after 43 years in Delaware
Scientist Christopher Heckscher confirms the rediscovery of Pyractomena similis, a firefly lost since 1983.
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Nov 1, 2026
AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging add ANC, Live Translation, and swipe controls
Apple’s AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging, priced at $149, introduce improved ANC, Live Translation, and volume-swipe stems—but battery life remains a drawback.
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Nov 1, 2026
TSA flags 5 types of electronics in carry-ons: lithium batteries, power banks and vapes
TSA restricts lithium batteries, power banks, smart luggage, and vapes in carry-on luggage. Learn the rules to avoid delays or confiscation at airport security.
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Nov 1, 2026
Dixon and Syrma surpass Q2 estimates but margins shrink on higher costs
Dixon Technologies and Syrma SGS Technology reported strong Q2 revenue growth, surpassing analyst expectations, but faced margin declines due to rising…
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Nov 1, 2026
Amazon sets up $80B supplier financing facility to fund AI data centres
Amazon has established an $80 billion supplier financing facility to borrow against hardware purchases for AI data centres, increasing its debt and spending…
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Nov 1, 2026
Avatar: Seven Havens showrunner breaks down season one finale and twin Avatars' journeys
Showrunner Sehaj Sethi and actor Saheli Khan discuss the first season's four-episode finale, the twins' origins, and their paths as Avatars in Avatar
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Nov 1, 2026
HBO Max releases surprise "It: Welcome to Derry" Halloween episode
"It: Welcome to Derry" released a surprise Halloween episode, "A Story of Derry," exploring Derry’s lore with Native American characters and a pre-Pennywise…
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Nov 1, 2026
Tech-themed Halloween costumes spark humor while Meta’s Muse AI sees mixed early adoption
Tech-themed Halloween costumes take aim at AI trends, recursive self-improvement, and industry figures.
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Nov 1, 2026
Bayer wins first Roundup cancer trial after US Supreme Court narrows plaintiffs’ claims
Bayer secured its first trial victory in Roundup litigation following a US Supreme Court decision limiting plaintiffs' legal arguments.
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Nov 1, 2026
Shubman Gill tests Zomato founder’s unreleased AI fitness device Temple
Temple, an AI-powered wearable by Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal, tracks cerebral blood flow and cognitive stress.
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Nov 1, 2026
White dwarfs exhibit pink, green, and purple hues, study finds
A new study reveals white dwarfs can appear pink, green, or purple due to density, trace elements, and planetary material, challenging prior assumptions.
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Nov 1, 2026
Judge denies xAI’s motion to dismiss NAACP lawsuit over data center pollution
A federal judge ruled xAI must face the NAACP’s lawsuit over unpermitted gas turbines at its Mississippi data center, a test case for AI infrastructure…
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Nov 1, 2026
Fairphone launches Fairbuds 2, eco-friendly wireless earbuds at $119
Fairphone’s Fairbuds 2, released in October 2026, offer repairability, recycled materials, and no toxic chemicals for $119. Sound and battery life are adequate.
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Nov 1, 2026
Jennifer Lawrence Rules Out Return as Mystique Due to Grueling Makeup Process
Jennifer Lawrence excludes reprising her role as Mystique in the X-Men franchise, citing the physically taxing 8-hour body paint process as a key reason.
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Nov 1, 2026
NASA’s CHAPEA Mission 2 concludes after 378 days in Mars simulation
NASA’s second year-long Mars simulation mission ends as four volunteers exit the 3D-printed habitat after 378 days.
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Nov 1, 2026
Tech journalism ethics under scrutiny amid Theranos documentary and AI risks
A new documentary on Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos revives discussions about access journalism, PR influence, and the risks of AI fraud in Silicon Valley.
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Nov 1, 2026
Android audio optimization and Samsung wearables face critical updates and limitations
Android’s audio processing gets a technical deep dive, while Samsung discontinues updates for Galaxy Watch 4 and limits tracking for older S Pens.
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Nov 1, 2026
South Korea fines Google and Apple $47.6M, tech firms back AI training opt-out standard
South Korea fines Google and Apple a combined $47.6M for antitrust violations.
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Nov 1, 2026
Palantir warns AI race raises risk of China seizing Taiwan for TSMC
Palantir’s head of defence says the global AI competition increases the temptation for China to seize Taiwan, home to TSMC, the dominant maker of advanced AI…
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Nov 1, 2026
Google adds more ads to AI Mode to counter revenue loss from zero-click searches
Google is introducing dynamic ads in its AI-powered search feature to offset ad revenue declines from zero-click searches.
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Nov 1, 2026
Jedify launches Data Agents for autonomous AI analysts
Jedify Inc. has launched Data Agents, a product that allows business teams to build autonomous AI analysts using plain language.
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Nov 1, 2026
Pope Leo XIV demands institutional framework for ethical AI
Pope Leo XIV urges global institutions to implement ethical AI standards, oversight, and accountability mechanisms in a Vatican address.
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Nov 1, 2026