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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
UK economy to slow sharply as energy prices and inflation bite, OBR warns
The UK Office for Budget Responsibility cuts its 2025 growth forecast to 1% and predicts higher inflation, rising interest rates, and increased borrowing due…
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Oct 31, 2026
Aikon app enables AI chatbots on Nokia 6300 and other legacy phones
Aikon, an open-source app developed by @EmirKarsiyakali, allows AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini to run on Nokia 6300 and other Java-based phones.
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Oct 31, 2026
UK haulage firm loses £800 in diesel theft as fuel prices surge
M Pinches & Sons Ltd reports the theft of 400 litres of diesel worth £800, with additional repair costs and lost revenue.
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Oct 31, 2026
Asian Paints Q2FY27 profit rises 7.5% but misses estimates on margin pressure
Asian Paints reported a 7.5% year-on-year increase in Q2FY27 net profit to ₹1,067.63 crore, missing analyst estimates as raw material costs weigh on margins.
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Oct 31, 2026
Saab unveils large uncrewed underwater vehicle demonstrator after sub-year development
Saab has developed a large uncrewed underwater vehicle (LUUV) demonstrator in under a year, completing initial sea trials and moving toward military evaluation.
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Oct 31, 2026
DeepSeek and Moonshot AI reportedly used OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra to train latest models
Chinese AI firms DeepSeek and Moonshot AI reportedly relied on OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra outputs to train their Kimi K3.1 Pro and DeepSeek V4.1-Flash models via…
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Oct 31, 2026
Ravical raises $17M to scale AI workflows for accounting firms
Ravical secures $17 million in seed funding led by MMC Ventures to expand its AI platform, which standardizes workflows for over 100 accounting firms in Europe…
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Oct 31, 2026
Ahmedabad couple grows ₹3,000 into ₹6 lakh/month car-based coco business
The Coco Station, started with ₹3,000 in Ahmedabad, now earns ₹6 lakh monthly selling cold coco and coffee from a car. A bootstrapped food startup story.
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Oct 31, 2026
Kissht doubles net profit to ₹125 Cr in Q2 FY27, revenue up 45%
Kissht reported a consolidated net profit of ₹125.1 Cr in Q2 FY27, doubling year-on-year, with operating revenue rising 44.7% to ₹731.8 Cr.
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Oct 31, 2026
Amazon lays off up to 250 in devices unit via text and email
Amazon has laid off up to 250 employees in its devices and services division, primarily software developers, as part of a restructuring effort.
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Oct 31, 2026
Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners leads $1.4 billion bid for Wendy’s
US billionaire investor Nelson Peltz and partners offer $7.35 per share to acquire Wendy’s, aiming for a turnaround amid declining sales and $2.4B net debt.
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Oct 31, 2026
Reflex raises $14M to build AI-powered custom enterprise apps
Reflex secures $14 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-driven platform for building custom business applications.
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Oct 31, 2026
YouTube Premium hits 150 million subscribers as free-tier ads drive frustration
YouTube Premium and YouTube Music surpass 150 million subscribers, while free-tier users report "completely unbearable" ads.
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Oct 31, 2026
Samsung launches Galaxy Buds On at $229 with open-ear design
Samsung’s first clip-on earbuds, Galaxy Buds On, debut at $229 with an open-ear design, 38-hour battery life, and AI optimizations.
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Oct 31, 2026
AI Smart Glasses Shipments Surge 322% as Privacy Debate Intensifies
Global shipments of AI smart glasses reached 8.7 million units in 2025.
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Oct 31, 2026
Ofcom outlines age verification methods for UK social media under-16s ban
Ofcom recommends photo ID, banking checks, face age estimation, and digital ID services to enforce a UK ban on under-16s accessing social media starting March…
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Oct 31, 2026
RapidCanvas acquires Entytle to expand AI agents for industrial aftermarket sales
RapidCanvas acquires Entytle, integrating its AI-driven aftermarket sales tools and creating a new unit for industrial parts and repairs.
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Oct 31, 2026
Astell & Kern PD5 launches as high-end digital audio player with eight DACs and premium sound
The Astell & Kern PD5, a $1,049 digital audio player, features eight Cirrus Logic DACs, 32bit/384kHz PCM support, and advanced EQ adjustments but faces…
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Oct 31, 2026
FBI, European authorities seize Virtualine bulletproof hosting infrastructure linked to cybercrime
The FBI, German, and Dutch authorities dismantled Virtualine, a bulletproof hosting service allegedly used for ransomware, phishing, and child exploitation…
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Oct 31, 2026
How McFarlane Toys’ Movie Maniacs redefined collectible action figures in 1998
McFarlane Toys’ Movie Maniacs line, launched in 1998, targeted adult collectors with detailed 6-inch horror figures.
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Oct 31, 2026
US Homeland Security runs expansive surveillance on left-wing groups under Trump directive
A WIRED investigation reveals DHS and ICE are conducting one of the largest surveillance operations on left-wing and anti-administration groups in US history…
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Oct 31, 2026
SuperMe raises $20 million for AI-powered expert network
SuperMe, founded by ex-Pinterest and Lyft leaders, secures $20 million led by Forerunner to build an AI network of real-world experts for group chats.
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Oct 31, 2026
SpiceJet’s market share drops to 0.6%, falls below Star Air for the first time
SpiceJet’s domestic passenger market share hit 0.6% in September 2026, slipping below Star Air for the first time as its traffic collapsed and On Time…
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Oct 31, 2026
Amazon says Prime Video is profitable, on track for tens of billions in revenue
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reveals Prime Video is now profitable and on track to generate tens of billions in revenue, with Amazon MGM Studios hitting $1.2B…
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Oct 31, 2026