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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
Honasa Consumer posts 87% profit growth in Q2FY27, revenue up 36%
Honasa Consumer reported an 87% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹73.2 crore for Q2FY27, with revenue rising 36% to ₹731 crore.
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Nov 7, 2026
EU accuses TikTok of violating safety rules with For You feed, risks fines
The EU’s top regulator says TikTok’s algorithm traps users in harmful content loops.
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Nov 7, 2026
Amazon tests text-based shopping for Alexa in US pilot
Amazon’s limited US pilot lets invited customers shop via text, set price alerts, and snap photos for Alexa to reorder—expanding soon to millions.
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Nov 7, 2026
UK founders threaten mass exit over taxes before 2026 budget
A survey finds 23% of UK founders may relocate within a year due to tax concerns and poor government support, raising alarms before the 2026 budget.
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Nov 7, 2026
Fox buys Roku for $22 billion, now third-largest U.S. TV company
Fox completed its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, giving it direct access to 100 million households and a stronger foothold in streaming and connected TV.
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Nov 7, 2026
Texas Democrats block new AI data centers after midterm wins
Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa vows to block new AI data centers after Democratic wins.
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Nov 7, 2026
MakeMyTrip buys majority stake in Quick Ride, eyes urban mobility
MakeMyTrip acquires majority stake in Quick Ride, shifting its travel portfolio into daily ride-pooling. Quick Ride founders continue leading the business.
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Nov 7, 2026
Perplexity launches Teammates, AI agents for Max subscribers
Perplexity’s Teammates AI agents handle ongoing tasks 24/7 for $200/month Max subscribers, competing with OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic.
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Nov 7, 2026
Sam Altman addresses memory remarks, OpenAI patches ChatGPT flaw, meets Samsung and SK Group
Sam Altman clarifies his contested comments on memory allocation, OpenAI fixes a ChatGPT security vulnerability, and seeks AI infrastructure partnerships…
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Nov 7, 2026
OpenAI pledges cash for grids, transparency and power cuts
OpenAI committed to paying for electricity and grid upgrades, avoiding NDAs, and cutting power during peaks.
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Nov 7, 2026
Russia’s private data centers must now reserve 10% capacity for state
A November 2026 decree forces Russian data centers to set aside 10% of computing power for state use on 24 hours’ notice. Operators have 10 days to comply.
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Nov 7, 2026
U.S. DOJ forms Super Intelligence Task Force to protect AI from foreign threats
The U.S. Department of Justice has formed the Super Intelligence Task Force to prevent AI technology misuse by foreign actors and fraudsters.
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Nov 7, 2026
Bluesky’s biggest night of 2026: 44M likes and tripled traffic on Election Night
Bluesky logged 44 million likes and 4.8 million posts on Election Night 2026, nearly matching its all-time record as U.S. midterm results rolled in.
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Nov 7, 2026
Estonia approves 24/7 robotic pharmacies—no pharmacist required
Estonia’s government has approved draft laws to allow fully automated pharmacies by March 2027, using digital IDs and video consultations to replace on-site…
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Nov 7, 2026
Five9 buys Level AI for $325M, shares fall 23%
Five9 acquires AI contact center startup Level AI for $325M in cash, despite beating Q3 earnings. Stock falls 23% as investors question the price and timeline.
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Nov 7, 2026
Figma shares fall 7% after Q3 earnings beat as AI spending weighs on margins
Figma reported Q3 revenue of $391.4M (+43% YoY) and raised its 2026 outlook, but shares fell 7-8% after AI spending hurt near-term margins.
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Nov 7, 2026
Go Digit’s September quarter profit drops 31% to ₹142 Cr
Go Digit’s September quarter profit fell 31.1% year-on-year to ₹142.4 Cr as claims and operating expenses rose, despite a 1.7% increase in insurance revenue.
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Nov 7, 2026
Aina unveils $499 AI-powered smart ring with gesture and voice controls
Aina unveils an AI-powered smart ring priced at $499, offering gesture-based controls, voice commands, and contextual anticipation.
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Nov 6, 2026
EU opens €525M fund to help chip start-ups compete
Europe’s €525M Chip Design Platform gives start-ups grants up to €16M, cloud-based design tools, and manufacturing access—aiming to cut reliance on foreign…
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Nov 6, 2026
Instagram brings Edits to Mac with 4K exports and AI editing
Instagram’s free desktop app, Edits, now lets Mac users edit 4K videos with AI, multi-track timelines, and direct Instagram publishing—no watermarks.
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Nov 6, 2026
Texas data center freeze and global protests split AI infrastructure sector
Texas’s proposed permit freeze sent Microsoft and Amazon shares up 6% while CoreWeave plunged 10%.
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Nov 6, 2026
Emami buys more online-first brands as takeovers top 26 % of sales
Emami Ltd will buy more premium online-first brands, now 26 % of India sales. Revenue climbed 36 % to ₹1,088 crore, but profit fell 2 % as costs rose.
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Nov 6, 2026
Anthropic’s Claude Code product lead Catherine Wu joins OpenAI
Cat Wu, former product lead for Anthropic’s Claude Code, joins OpenAI to run Core Products. Another employee follows as Anthropic prepares for its $17bn IPO.
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Nov 6, 2026
Microsoft scraps tens-of-billions Texas AI deal with Nscale
Microsoft walked away from a tens-of-billions-dollar option to expand AI computing capacity at Nscale’s Texas data centre, halting a 2025 contract just months…
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Nov 6, 2026