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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
96% of coral reefs face collapse within 50 years, IUCN reports
A new IUCN report reveals 96% of shallow coral reefs are critically endangered due to rising ocean temperatures and marine heatwaves.
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Oct 23, 2026
Jane Levy and Chris Pratt hint at franchise returns; new projects add star power
Jane Levy hints at Evil Dead return; Chris Pratt confirms Star-Lord’s MCU comeback. New films and series like Pagans and Naughty reveal major casting updates.
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Oct 23, 2026
Nirva raises $33M for AI pendant that listens only to the wearer
Nirva, founded by ex-Meta Reality Labs employees, raises $33M to launch a privacy-focused AI wearable pendant priced at $249. Orders open November 2026.
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Oct 23, 2026
China state-aligned hackers breach ConnectWise, use AI to spy on 2,250 organizations
China state-aligned hackers breached ConnectWise, stole application credentials, and used an AI framework to target 2,250 organizations.
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Oct 23, 2026
Amazon to invest billions in Indiana nuclear project with X-energy for data centers
Amazon is investing in a nuclear energy project in Indiana with 12 small modular reactors from X-energy, aiming to power data centers and the grid…
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Oct 23, 2026
Universal Music Group licenses catalog to AI gaming music service TYGER
Universal Music Group licenses its catalog to TYGER, an AI-powered service that dynamically adjusts songs in real time for video games.
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Oct 23, 2026
Victoria bans smart glasses in schools starting 2027
Victorian Government restricts smart glasses in all schools to curb cheating and distractions, effective 2027. See how this compares to global policies.
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Oct 23, 2026
Linux Foundation: AI cuts coding time by 52% but increases low-quality submissions
A Linux Foundation report finds AI reduces code-writing time by 52% but increases 'AI slop' submissions, raising maintainer workloads and burnout risks.
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Oct 23, 2026
Big Tech This Week launches live African tech show funded by sponsors
Big Tech This Week debuts Tech This Week, a live show for African tech audiences, funded by sponsors and distributed across YouTube, LinkedIn, and podcast…
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Oct 23, 2026
Federal case highlights AI-driven trade secret theft risks and legal responses
A U.S. District Court case reveals how AI is being used to misappropriate trade secrets, with courts treating AI contamination as an existential threat.
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Oct 23, 2026
WIRED podcast discusses Nathan Fielder’s secret documentary, AI pledges, and election harassment
WIRED’s Uncanny Valley podcast covers Nathan Fielder’s secretive documentary on Elizabeth Holmes, Anthropic’s AI labor fund pledge, Elon Musk’s SpaceX share…
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Oct 23, 2026
Cannabis legalization linked to increased cardiovascular hospitalizations in western U.S.
A BMJ Open study finds increased cardiovascular hospitalizations in the western U.S. after recreational cannabis legalization.
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Oct 23, 2026
Andreessen Horowitz rebrands a16z Crypto as a16z Frontier, expands focus beyond blockchain
Andreessen Horowitz renames its digital asset unit a16z Frontier, signaling a broader focus on emerging technologies like AI and robotics while retaining…
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Oct 23, 2026
Study pins Van Gogh’s The Starry Night to July 22, 1889 dawn sky
A study in Scientific Reports uses forensic astronomy, historical weather records, and van Gogh’s letters to argue The Starry Night reflects the pre-dawn sky…
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Oct 23, 2026
Maxinsights raises $30M to film chores for robot training data
Santa Clara startup Maxinsights raises $30M in seed funding to turn everyday chores into robot training data.
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Oct 23, 2026
What split tunneling is and how VPN users configure it
Split tunneling lets VPN users route specific apps or websites through the VPN or bypass it. Learn how it works in ProtonVPN, NordVPN, and across devices.
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Oct 23, 2026
Microsoft tests Context Vault as manual alternative to Windows 11 Recall
Microsoft’s Context Vault requires manual input, unlike Recall. It uses cloud AI, supports third-party tools like Claude, and may add encryption for security.
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Oct 23, 2026
AI-driven demand sensing reshapes Halloween candy distribution, sparking debate
Retailers like Walmart are using AI to optimize Halloween candy distribution based on demographic data and social media trends, raising concerns about fairness…
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Oct 23, 2026
Tu-160M bomber adopts modular avionics to simplify future upgrades
Russia’s Tu-160M strategic bomber is adopting modular avionics to enable incremental upgrades, addressing delays in production and modernization.
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Oct 23, 2026
Victoria McClune’s research critiques AI’s invisible influence on users
Victoria McClune’s "Silent Downgrade" research argues AI systems shape user responses invisibly, prioritizing technical power over human needs.
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Oct 23, 2026
Microsoft confirms Windows Server update breaks Outlook on Exchange, removes Copilot features
Microsoft acknowledged a Windows Server security update causing Outlook access problems on Exchange Server systems.
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Oct 23, 2026
UK’s Your First Home scheme sets £110,000 earnings cap for first-time buyers
The UK government will launch a scheme offering 20% equity loans for first-time buyers, with earnings limits of £110,000 nationally and £140,000 in London.
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Oct 23, 2026
L'Oréal links GLP-1 weight loss drugs to beauty sales shift, targets loose skin products
L'Oréal reports a 7.7% sales rise but highlights how GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic are changing beauty consumption.
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Oct 23, 2026
Elon Musk reportedly invests $1 billion in Skydance amid documentary controversy
Elon Musk’s reported $1 billion investment in Skydance, the merged Paramount-Warner Bros.
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Oct 23, 2026