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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
US data centre backlash grows ahead of midterms with 16 states proposing bans
Data centres face growing backlash in the US and globally, with 16 states proposing bans and concerns over energy use, jobs, and environmental impact.
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Oct 25, 2026
How to use Windows virtual desktops to organize your work
Windows 10 and 11 include built-in virtual desktops to organize workspaces. Learn how to set up, customize, and optimize them with free tools.
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Oct 25, 2026
TSA permits AirTags in luggage, clarifies lithium battery rules for flights
TSA confirms AirTags are permitted in checked luggage due to low lithium content, while detailing broader rules for lithium-ion batteries on flights.
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Oct 25, 2026
Google ends support for first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats
Google discontinued support for first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats in October 2025.
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Oct 25, 2026
US Senator flags 350 federal websites lacking privacy protection, urges ECH adoption
Senator Ron Wyden calls on federal agencies to implement Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) to secure 350 government websites, including FBI and VA portals…
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Oct 25, 2026
iFixit tears down iPhone Duo, flags hinge and screen durability risks
iFixit's teardown of Apple's iPhone Duo reveals a repairability score of 5/10—the highest for a foldable phone—but highlights potential durability risks…
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Oct 25, 2026
Ukrainian firms unveil drone detector and fiber-optic FPV drones with microphones
CODE380’s D·Vision SDR intercepts Russian drone signals for live video feeds, while Ptashka Drones’ FPV drones use microphones to detect enemy soldiers…
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Oct 25, 2026
Grok releases AI-generated The Odyssey series amid Musk’s criticism of Nolan’s adaptation
Grok’s AI-generated The Odyssey series debuts seven minutes of content, contrasting with Christopher Nolan’s live-action adaptation, which Elon Musk criticized…
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Oct 25, 2026
Beelink launches ME Pro Creator Edition NAS with modular design and Kickstarter pricing
Beelink’s ME Pro Creator Edition, a 4-bay NAS with Intel Core i5-13500H, modular upgrades, and FygoOS, debuts on Kickstarter starting at $819.
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Oct 25, 2026
Pennsylvania enforces AI ad disclosure law amid criticism of loopholes
Pennsylvania’s new AI Deceptive Advertising Act mandates disclosure for AI-generated ads but faces criticism for vague language and potential loopholes.
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Oct 25, 2026
Aaron Paul’s Clayface cameo cut as director shifted focus from generational trauma to revenge
Director James Watkins shifted focus from "sins of the father" to revenge, using Aaron Paul’s cameo as Jimmy “One Nut” to define Matt Hagen’s arc…
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Oct 25, 2026
Topping DX1 II DAC and headphone amplifier launches with mixed reviews
Topping DX1 II, a $119 DAC and headphone amplifier, launches with detailed sound and build quality but faces criticism for dynamic range and high-frequency…
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Oct 25, 2026
Ultimate Planner app brings paper diary feel to digital scheduling
Ultimate Planner, a new digital planning app, offers paper-like layouts, unlimited customization, and cross-platform sync for $39.99/year or $69.99 lifetime.
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Oct 25, 2026
AI delivers no financial payoff to most companies, Apollo analysis finds
Analysis by Apollo Global Management shows AI has not improved productivity or profit margins for S&P 500 companies outside the Magnificent Seven tech giants.
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Oct 25, 2026
8BitDo opens pre-orders for Arcade Controller Pro at $119.99
8BitDo’s Arcade Controller Pro, a premium arcade controller for fighting game enthusiasts, is now available for pre-order at $119.99.
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Oct 25, 2026
Route 66’s economic legacy and decline explored as it nears 100th anniversary
A Business Insider report examines Route 66’s role in driving economic activity for small towns, its decline, and efforts to preserve its cultural legacy.
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Oct 25, 2026
Ray-Ban Meta glasses add privacy setting to block AI training data storage
Meta introduces privacy settings for Ray-Ban smart glasses, including options to disable cloud storage and AI training data. Here’s what founders need to know.
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Oct 25, 2026
13-year-old Jailer actor co-founds startup offering products and courses
Rithvik Jyothi Raj, known for his role in Jailer, has co-founded a startup at 13, offering products and courses through a website.
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Oct 25, 2026
Amazon settles kickback lawsuit with former AWS managers, trial proceeds against Northstar Commercial Partners
Amazon resolves claims with two former AWS real estate managers over alleged kickbacks in data centre deals.
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Oct 25, 2026
Microsoft, Alphabet, Goldman Sachs among 22 companies opposing OKXICE stock tokenization
22 publicly traded companies, including Microsoft and Goldman Sachs, object to OKXICE’s plans to tokenize their stocks under an SEC exemption, citing…
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Oct 25, 2026
Instagram ships Apple TV app and 90-minute Features—here’s how it plans to pry creators from YouTube
Instagram’s Apple TV app and 90-minute landscape videos (Features) take direct aim at YouTube, but Meta keeps ad revenue off the table—leaving creators…
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Oct 25, 2026
Elon Musk spends $366 million to back Republicans in 2026 US midterms as Starlink restrictions lift in Ukraine
Elon Musk has spent $366M supporting Republican candidates in the 2026 US midterms, while Starlink's military service in Ukraine returns to normal after…
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Oct 25, 2026
Western Australia demands refund from Deloitte over AI errors in university merger report
Western Australia’s government is demanding a refund after Deloitte’s A$166,000 report on merging three universities contained AI-generated errors, including…
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Oct 25, 2026
Amazon releases Bee Frontier and Eclipse AI wearables after acquiring Bee AI
Amazon has launched Bee Frontier ($74.99) and Bee Eclipse ($99.99), two AI wearables built on technology from its 2025 acquisition of Bee AI.
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Oct 25, 2026