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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
PHP2Shell vulnerabilities expose NAS devices from Synology, QNAP, and others
Critical PHP2Shell vulnerabilities impact NAS devices from major vendors, with patches available for some but not all.
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Oct 24, 2026
Sipeed’s MaixStation AI computer claims edge over Nvidia DGX Spark in Qwen workloads
Chinese manufacturer Sipeed claims its MaixStation AI computer, powered by Axera’s AX8860P processor, outperforms Nvidia’s DGX Spark in Qwen workloads while…
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Oct 24, 2026
AI’s valley of despair: Why reengineering workflows is critical for ROI
Companies are facing a "valley of despair" with AI adoption, as only 15% report EBITDA gains.
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Oct 24, 2026
TechRadar publishes winter running gear guide and 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards winners
TechRadar’s winter running guide emphasizes safety and comfort in cold weather, while its 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards highlight top tech products voted…
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Oct 24, 2026
Capcom confirms data breach affecting 11.7 million user accounts
Capcom reports a data breach exposing email addresses of 11.7M CAPCOM ID users, with 43 accounts also compromised for personal details.
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Oct 24, 2026
Deeptech startups in India urged to pursue global ambitions despite challenges
Panellists at YourStory’s TechSparks summit discussed India’s deeptech growth, government support, and challenges like talent shortages and funding gaps…
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Oct 24, 2026
Pebble introduces plug-in support for Pebble OS and Index smart ring
Pebble’s new plug-in system for Pebble OS and Index smart ring aims to enhance app versatility, watch face utility, and privacy.
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Oct 24, 2026
US lawmakers propose AI superintelligence ban, Texas sues OpenAI over child safety
Congressman Greg Casar and Senator Bernie Sanders propose banning AI superintelligence and recursive self-improvement.
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Oct 24, 2026
Jersey’s inflation rises to 3% in September, driven by energy and food costs
Jersey’s annual inflation rate reached 3% in September, fueled by a 47.7% rise in energy prices and higher costs for food, alcohol, and household services.
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Oct 24, 2026
OpenAI engineer spent $10M on AI tokens last month
Peter Steinberger, creator of OpenClaw and OpenAI engineer, revealed spending ~$10M on AI tokens last month at Cloudflare’s Connect conference.
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Oct 24, 2026
Radical Numerics claims first use of AI-designed virus in human treatment
Radical Numerics claims a patient received an AI-designed virus via phage therapy, a medical first. No peer-reviewed data or trial results have been disclosed.
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Oct 24, 2026
Firstwork raises $15M Series A to expand AI-led HR automation platform
Firstwork secures $15 million in Series A funding led by Earlybird Venture Capital to scale its AI-driven HR automation platform for frontline workers…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 24, 2026
U.S. PFAS reporting methods may miss over half of drinking water contamination
A study reveals current U.S. methods for reporting PFAS in drinking water capture only 44% of average concentrations, potentially underestimating contamination…
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Oct 24, 2026
PepsiCo Secures Taco Bell Partnership Until 2036 as KFC US Switches to Coca-Cola
PepsiCo renews its long-term partnership with Taco Bell until 2036, while KFC US transitions to Coca-Cola.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 24, 2026
Yuval Noah Harari’s Nexus: 5 lessons on information, power, and AI
Historian Yuval Noah Harari’s Nexus dissects how information networks shape societies and the risks AI poses. Key insights for founders and operators.
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Oct 24, 2026
US lifts tariffs on Canadian plywood and paper products, imposes new levies on valves and carpets
The US will remove tariffs on Canadian plywood sheets, paper products, and machinery from 30 October, while imposing new tariffs on valves, carpets, and waste…
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Oct 24, 2026
Godrej Properties targets ₹39,000 crore sales with ₹32,000 crore launches in H2FY27
Godrej Properties aims for ₹39,000 crore annual sales with ₹32,000 crore in H2FY27 launches. Q2 revenue up 161%, net profit down 62% YoY.
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Oct 24, 2026
Slingshot Insurance raises $27 million seed to automate embedded insurance
Slingshot Insurance raises $27M in seed funding, co-led by Rally Ventures and Skyward Group, to automate small insurance policies sold at checkout.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 23, 2026
Colgate-Palmolive India Q2 FY27 profit rises 5.5% as revenue misses estimates
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd posted a 5.5% year-on-year net profit growth for Q2 FY27 but missed revenue estimates.
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Oct 23, 2026
Jindal Stainless lowers FY27 sales volume guidance to 4-6%, raises Ebitda target
Jindal Stainless lowers its FY27 sales volume growth forecast to 4-6% while increasing Ebitda guidance to ₹22,000 per tonne due to geopolitical and logistics…
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Oct 23, 2026
Ai2 releases OlmoEarth v1.3, a satellite AI model with global embeddings and browser tool
Ai2 has released OlmoEarth v1.3, an AI-ready satellite embedding model with precomputed global embeddings and a browser-based analysis tool for environmental…
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Oct 23, 2026
1Password launches platform for AI agents to log in without seeing passwords
1Password’s new platform enables AI agents from Meta, Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXSI, and others to access accounts securely without exposing credentials.
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Oct 23, 2026
eMudhra exits global SSL/TLS certificate business after browser blocks
eMudhra exits the SSL/TLS certificate market after major browsers blocked eight certificates due to weak keys. The business contributed 1% of revenue.
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Oct 23, 2026
Perfios Group CFO on why finance leaders now drive acquisitions and AI bets
Perfios Group CFO Prashant Mahagaonkar discusses how CFOs now drive acquisitions, integration, and technology investments, balancing growth ambition…
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Oct 23, 2026