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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
KFC US president on career growth over money or titles: Started as dishwasher at 13
Catherine Tan-Gillespie, KFC US president, reveals how her career prioritized learning and growth over financial rewards or prestige, starting as a dishwasher…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 25, 2026
Heatbit Launches Bitwater, a Bitcoin-Mining Water Heater Element for Homes
Heatbit introduces Bitwater, a $899 water heater element that mines Bitcoin. Preorders open for 2027 shipments, targeting U.S. and Canadian households.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 25, 2026
Modi inaugurates RBI’s Rs 169-crore data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the RBI’s new Rs 169-crore data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar, bolstering India’s financial…
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Oct 25, 2026
IBM’s cryogenic system cools quantum computers below 15 millikelvin
IBM’s modular cryogenic system achieves temperatures 180 times colder than deep space to stabilize qubits, improving quantum computing accuracy and encryption…
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Oct 25, 2026
Ray-Ban Meta Audio launches camera-free AI glasses with open-ear audio
Ray-Ban Meta Audio AI glasses replace cameras with open-ear speakers, addressing privacy concerns while offering hands-free audio and AI assistant access.
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Oct 25, 2026
Karnataka CM warns of action if Kannadigas are sidelined in private sector jobs
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announces government intervention if private institutions overlook Kannadigas in job opportunities, emphasizing…
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Oct 25, 2026
Canon releases free DP3D software for 3D photos and videos
Canon’s new Dual Pixel 3D (DP3D) software converts photos from EOS mirrorless cameras into 3D images and videos.
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Oct 25, 2026
Boulies EP600 ergonomic chair launches with 4D lumbar support and discounts
The Boulies EP600, a mid-range ergonomic office chair with 4D lumbar support and 6D armrests, is now available for $490 in the US and £430 in the UK…
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Oct 25, 2026
Seagate One Touch 4TB portable HDD launches with hardware encryption and backup toolkit
Seagate unveils the One Touch 4TB portable HDD, featuring hardware AES 256-bit encryption, Seagate Toolkit for backups, and trials for Adobe Creative Cloud Pro…
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Oct 25, 2026
Northwestern researchers trap antimatter particle for months, boost precision 30x
Researchers at Northwestern University trapped a single positron for months, enabling 30x more precise measurements of antimatter's magnetic properties.
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Oct 25, 2026
US Treasury moves to block American investments in China tech sectors
The US Treasury wants to ban or require disclosure of American investments in AI, semiconductors, biotech, and other critical sectors in China, Russia…
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Oct 25, 2026
16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro hits record $3,499 price, 20% off
Apple’s 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro with 36GB RAM and 2TB storage is now $3,499, its lowest price ever.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 25, 2026
UK private parking fines capped at £100 under new statutory code from October 2026
The UK’s new statutory Private Parking Code of Practice, effective October 2026, introduces a £100 fine cap, mandatory grace periods, and stricter enforcement.
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Oct 25, 2026
Global resistance to data centers grows as AI demand strains grids; IPv6 adoption rises
Resistance to data centers is mounting globally due to energy and environmental concerns, while IPv6 adoption becomes essential for modern internet…
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Oct 25, 2026
WIRED Links 149 Ikea Kallsup Speakers in Wall of Sound Experiment
WIRED linked 149 Ikea Kallsup Bluetooth speakers to test their chaining capability, producing 447 watts of sound but no high fidelity. Here’s what happened.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 25, 2026
Alpha School’s AI-driven learning model misses academic targets
A New York Times report reveals Alpha School’s AI-centric model is underperforming on its "2x Learning" promise, with less than half of students meeting…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 25, 2026
RBI blocks Tata Sons NBFC licence surrender, makes listing unavoidable
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra states Tata Sons must register as an upper-layer NBFC and list publicly, rejecting its bid to surrender its licence.
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Oct 25, 2026
Google appoints Luis Davila to lead sustainability communications amid AI scrutiny
Google taps Luis Davila, former Schneider Electric and Amazon executive, to lead strategic communications for sustainability as AI data centers face scrutiny…
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Oct 25, 2026
UK Chancellor Healey finalises Budget as families face rising costs
UK Chancellor John Healey prepares his first Budget with no increases to income tax, National Insurance, or VAT, as families struggle with rising mortgage…
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Oct 25, 2026
Gen Z drives 135% surge in Diwali hotel bookings, favors offbeat destinations over metros
Cleartrip data shows Gen Z travelers fueling a 135% rise in Diwali hotel bookings, with offbeat destinations like Udaipur and Taipei seeing triple-digit growth.
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Oct 25, 2026
Lateral Sparks quiz highlights 5 Indian startups solving niche industry problems
YourStory's Lateral Sparks quiz features Harvested Robotics, Boldfit, Zocket, Hyperonic Engineering, and Integra Robotics, solving challenges in agriculture…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 25, 2026
Bengaluru Airport’s Terminal 2 ranks among world’s top 5 for art and design
Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has been recognised among the world’s top 5 for art and design by Skytrax, featuring 300+ artworks…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 25, 2026
PhonePe and Razorpay embed AI into digital payments to boost success rates and inclusion
PhonePe and Razorpay leverage AI models like Vulcan 5.2 and Kill Switch to enhance transaction success rates, fraud detection, and financial inclusion…
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Oct 25, 2026
UK explores tax hikes on banks, gambling, and online marketplaces to restore fiscal headroom
UK Chancellor John Healey considers raising taxes on banks, gambling machines, and online marketplaces to address a halved fiscal headroom, while Amazon…
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Oct 25, 2026