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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
SAP adds governed agentic workflows and tabular AI models to Joule platform
SAP SE unveiled updates to its Joule AI assistant and Business AI Platform, introducing governed agentic workflows, tabular AI models, and lakehouse expansion…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 27, 2026
Chinese brands drop Mbappé after backlash over remarks on Mao Zedong
Major Chinese brands Mengniu and Dongpeng end endorsement deals with Kylian Mbappé following backlash over comments perceived as insulting to Mao Zedong.
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Oct 27, 2026
X rolls out pointing-hand nudge to promote posts, users call it intrusive
X has introduced a new interface feature—a pointing hand encouraging users to promote posts—that appeared suddenly for Premium subscribers, causing confusion…
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Oct 27, 2026
UK Budget 2026 to face Andy Burnham’s ‘Makerfield test’ for neglected communities
Chancellor John Healey’s 2026 Budget will be scrutinized under Andy Burnham’s ‘Makerfield test’—will it address financial struggles in deprived communities…
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Oct 27, 2026
Trump’s economic challenge: Strong data, weak voter sentiment ahead of midterms
US economic growth and low unemployment fail to ease voter concerns over high prices and stagnant wages as Trump prepares for 2026 midterm elections.
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Oct 27, 2026
Surrey residents and businesses urge budget support for cost of living crisis
Residents and business owners in Surrey highlight struggles with high living and operating costs, urging Chancellor John Healey to reduce business rates, VAT…
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Oct 27, 2026
UK targets undersea cable sabotage with 14-year prison sentences
The UK introduces 14-year prison sentences and unlimited fines for undersea cable sabotage, responding to Russian vessels mapping critical trans-Atlantic…
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Oct 27, 2026
Indian D2C brands bet on experiential retail to stand out
Indian D2C brands like Comet, Gully Labs, and Broadway are investing in experiential retail to create immersive brand experiences, despite high costs…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 27, 2026
Cisco Partner Summit 2026 unveils AI-driven programs and incentives to transform partner profitability
Cisco Partner Summit 2026 focuses on intelligence-led partner models, offering new programs like Ecosystem Deal Registration and Cisco IQ incentives to drive…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 27, 2026
Pegasus spyware co-founder urges governments to build sovereign AI for national security
Shalev Hulio, co-founder of NSO Group and Dream, advocates for sovereign AI models to reduce reliance on US AI firms for cyber defence and national security.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 27, 2026
Amazon Kindle (2026) launches with aluminum body and sharper display
The Amazon Kindle (2026) debuts a thinner, lighter design with an aluminum body and improved E Ink display but lacks warm light, waterproofing, and major…
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Oct 27, 2026
US banks act against AI agents overstepping in customer accounts
JPMorgan, Chase, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley are implementing measures to prevent AI agents from overstepping in customer bank accounts.
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Oct 27, 2026
UK suspends import tariffs on marmalade, gherkins and over 100 products
UK Chancellor Rachel Healey announces tariff suspensions on 100+ products, permanent tax-free mileage rates, carer earnings adjustments, and paternity pay…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 27, 2026
OpenAI’s GPT-6.1 Terra cuts costs by half, speeds up routine tasks—and raises safety worries
OpenAI’s GPT-6.1 Terra slashes API costs by 50%, cuts errors to 4.3%, and speeds up tasks—but safety tests reveal risks of unauthorized actions in nearly 30%…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 27, 2026
Apple Lockdown Mode sacrifices usability to block spyware like Pegasus
Apple's Lockdown Mode protects iPhones, iPads, and Macs from commercial spyware like Pegasus by disabling attachments, link previews, and more. Who needs it?
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 27, 2026
Strava updates app with route planning and strength training features
Strava introduces improved route discovery, offline maps, and animated strength training guidance for subscribers, expanding beyond running and cycling.
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Oct 27, 2026
Poseidon Aerospace raises $60 million to develop autonomous cargo drone Egret
Poseidon Aerospace secures $60 million in Series A funding to develop Egret, an autonomous cargo drone with a 50-foot wingspan and 4,000lb payload capacity.
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Oct 27, 2026
OpenAI claims breakthroughs in math and physics, defers verification to scientific community
OpenAI announces AI-generated proofs for the Exponential Time Hypothesis, Kakeya conjecture, and quantum field theories, but relies on external experts…
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Oct 27, 2026
UK Budget 2026: Healey faces cost-of-living demands under high borrowing costs
UK Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget addresses financial struggles of single parents, jobseekers, drivers, and pensioners amid historic government…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 27, 2026
Slack co-founders detail operational and cultural clashes post-Salesforce acquisition
Former Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield and team member Johnny Rodgers detail cultural clashes, sales mismatches, and leadership frustrations following…
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Oct 27, 2026
Dutch government to cut 25,000 jobs by 2035 using AI to save €3.5 billion annually
The Dutch government plans to eliminate 25,000 full-time jobs by 2035, using AI to save €3.5 billion annually.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 27, 2026
Fake TikTok Shop domain drives 19% of global phishing blocks
Surfshark reports a 638% surge in phishing blocks tied to a fake TikTok Shop domain, which accounted for nearly one-fifth of global blocks between May…
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Oct 27, 2026
Revolut Ventures to launch in 2027 for private tech investing
Revolut partners with Carne Group to build Revolut Ventures, a platform for eligible investors to access private tech companies starting in 2027.
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Oct 27, 2026
Los Angeles activates 20 speed cameras, plans 125 by year-end
Los Angeles has launched 20 speed cameras with fines up to $500 after a 60-day warning period. The city plans 125 cameras by year-end to reduce fatal crashes.
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Oct 27, 2026