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Editor, LazyFounders

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

Roland Launches Minions-Themed Keyboard for Kids and Fans
Technology

Roland Launches Minions-Themed Keyboard for Kids and Fans

Roland released the GO:KEYS 3 Minion, a limited-edition keyboard with Minions-themed sounds and design, targeting children and fans of the franchise.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

4 min
Geely Unveils 2,250 kW EV Charger, Setting New Industry Benchmark
Technology

Geely Unveils 2,250 kW EV Charger, Setting New Industry Benchmark

Geely’s fifth-generation EV charging system peaks at 2,250 kW, charging compatible models in under five minutes. How does it stack up against EU regs and competitors?

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

6 min
Texas’s solar boom: How farmers are driving the state’s energy shift
Business

Texas’s solar boom: How farmers are driving the state’s energy shift

Texas has overtaken California as the top solar electricity generator, with farmers leasing land for long-term income. But rural opposition highlights challenges ahead.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

6 min
Chooseco Launches CYOA Unbound, an Interactive Fiction Imprint for Adults
Business

Chooseco Launches CYOA Unbound, an Interactive Fiction Imprint for Adults

Chooseco’s new imprint, CYOA Unbound, targets adult readers with interactive fiction, including reimagined classics and original works. Launching December 2026.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

4 min
Meta Connect 2026: AI Glasses, VR, and a Shift Away From the Metaverse
Technology

Meta Connect 2026: AI Glasses, VR, and a Shift Away From the Metaverse

Meta’s Connect 2026 event unveiled new AI glasses, VR devices, and the Muse Charm wearable, emphasizing AI integration and privacy while shifting focus from the Metaverse.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

13 min
The AI Factory Is the New Computer—and It’s Redefining the Semiconductor Race
AI

The AI Factory Is the New Computer—and It’s Redefining the Semiconductor Race

The semiconductor industry is evolving from individual chips to integrated AI factories, combining compute, memory, and power into a new systems architecture.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

6 min
India investigates LG and Samsung over OLED import tariffs
Business

India investigates LG and Samsung over OLED import tariffs

India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence investigates LG and Samsung for allegedly evading higher import tariffs on OLED TV display parts. Penalties could be steep.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

6 min
DC Comics Launches *Absolute Martian Manhunter* with Interactive Storytelling
Business

DC Comics Launches *Absolute Martian Manhunter* with Interactive Storytelling

DC Comics releases *Absolute Martian Manhunter*, a 13-issue limited series with interactive elements and psychedelic storytelling. Explore its unique art and themes.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

4 min
Yahoo’s Scout AI Will Keep Linking to Publishers, CEO Says Micropayments Won’t Suffice
Business

Yahoo’s Scout AI Will Keep Linking to Publishers, CEO Says Micropayments Won’t Suffice

Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone says Scout will keep linking to publishers, dismissing micropayments as insufficient. The AI answer engine launches with ad-based revenue models.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

5 min
Microsoft disrupts AI-powered phishing tool but censors criticism poorly
Technology

Microsoft disrupts AI-powered phishing tool but censors criticism poorly

Microsoft and partners dismantled EvilTokens, an AI-driven phishing platform, but faced criticism for censoring ‘Microslop’ on Discord. Lessons for founders in security and PR.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

6 min
Senate Hearing Exposes Risks in Flock Safety’s Mass Surveillance Network
Policy

Senate Hearing Exposes Risks in Flock Safety’s Mass Surveillance Network

A U.S. Senate hearing examined Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers, revealing data security risks, law enforcement misuse, and calls for federal regulation.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

6 min
UK Conservatives Propose "Back to Work" Card to Restrict Welfare Spending
Policy

UK Conservatives Propose "Back to Work" Card to Restrict Welfare Spending

The Conservative Party unveils a policy to restrict long-term Universal Credit claimants from spending welfare on alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling using a pre-paid card.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

6 min
Toyota’s First Electric Corolla Arrives in 2027 Alongside Hybrid and Gas Models
Technology

Toyota’s First Electric Corolla Arrives in 2027 Alongside Hybrid and Gas Models

Toyota will launch its first fully electric Corolla in 2027, alongside gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions. Here’s what founders should know about the shift.

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Sep 24, 2026

5 min
Oracle Embeds Security Controls into Databases to Counter AI Threats
Technology

Oracle Embeds Security Controls into Databases to Counter AI Threats

Oracle’s "Secure at Source" strategy moves security controls into databases to address AI-driven threats and improve enterprise data protection.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

4 min
Dutch court bans Lidl from selling Birkenstock copycats, imposes fines
Business

Dutch court bans Lidl from selling Birkenstock copycats, imposes fines

A Dutch court ruled Lidl must stop selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, imposing fines and legal costs. Here’s what founders and operators need to know.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

4 min
Astronomers Detect Radio Signals from Exoplanet for the First Time
Technology

Astronomers Detect Radio Signals from Exoplanet for the First Time

Astronomers have confirmed radio signals originating from the exoplanet Beta Pictoris b, providing insights into its magnetic field and potential habitability.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

5 min
TENKU Launches 10.51-Inch Note Pro AI Convertible Laptop in Japan
Technology

TENKU Launches 10.51-Inch Note Pro AI Convertible Laptop in Japan

TENKU’s Note Pro AI is a 10.51-inch convertible laptop with Intel Core Ultra 5, Windows 11 Pro, and AI hardware, now available in Japan.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

4 min
Stroke Rates in Younger Adults Nearly Double Since 1990s, Study Finds
Technology

Stroke Rates in Younger Adults Nearly Double Since 1990s, Study Finds

Researchers report a sharp rise in stroke rates among Americans under 55, linked to ischemic strokes and rising risk factors like obesity and drug use.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

4 min
Nvidia CEO Opposes AI Regulatory Waivers Amid $13B Hugging Face Deal
Policy

Nvidia CEO Opposes AI Regulatory Waivers Amid $13B Hugging Face Deal

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang rejects antitrust and liability exemptions for AI firms, contrasting calls for regulatory waivers. The $13B Hugging Face deal adds context.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

5 min
Lesbian bar’s mask policy update sparks viral backlash and threats
Business

Lesbian bar’s mask policy update sparks viral backlash and threats

A Massachusetts lesbian bar faced harassment after updating its mask policy. The viral controversy highlights risks for small businesses in polarized debates.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

4 min
Enveda Raises $311M at $2B Valuation to Advance AI-Discovered Drugs
Business

Enveda Raises $311M at $2B Valuation to Advance AI-Discovered Drugs

Enveda raises $311 million in Series E funding at a $2 billion valuation, using AI to discover drugs from natural sources and advance them into clinical trials.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

4 min
Common Bond shuts London fitness studios without warning
Business

Common Bond shuts London fitness studios without warning

Common Bond has suddenly shuttered its London studios, leaving customers and instructors in limbo. Here’s what founders need to know.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

3 min
George Lucas Advises Studios to Ignore Audience Backlash
Business

George Lucas Advises Studios to Ignore Audience Backlash

George Lucas advises studios to trust filmmakers over audience feedback, citing *Star Wars*’ shifting direction post-*The Last Jedi* as a cautionary example.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

4 min
Modal Motors aims to cut China out of electric motors
Technology

Modal Motors aims to cut China out of electric motors

U.S. startup Modal Motors aims to eliminate rare earth magnets from electric motors, reducing dependence on China’s supply chain. Competing at TechCrunch Disrupt.

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Tarun Mottlia

Sep 24, 2026

5 min