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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
MIT historian re-dates ‘Boston Tea Party’ label to 19th-century tea trade
Research by MIT’s Tristan Brown reveals a tea chest label long thought to be from the 1773 Boston Tea Party was created in the 1860s or 1870s.
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Oct 22, 2026
MIT and EPFL unveil a robot that swims and flies like a puffin
Engineers at MIT and EPFL created a lightweight robot, the FAAV, that can both swim and fly. Learn how this innovation could transform ocean exploration.
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Oct 22, 2026
MIT alumna Megan Donahue studies galaxy clusters to unlock universe’s secrets
MIT alumna Megan Donahue, professor at Michigan State University, researches galaxy clusters and baryonic matter to understand the universe’s evolution.
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Oct 22, 2026
Former HP and Intel Executive Joins Costa Pickleball as CEO
Anderson, a former HP and Intel executive, takes the reins at Costa Pickleball, focusing on quieter paddle tech and high-performance designs.
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Oct 22, 2026
Phoenix Tailings launches toxin-free process to extract rare earth metals from mining waste
Phoenix Tailings introduces a proprietary electrochemical process to extract rare earth metals from mining waste without toxins or carbon emissions when…
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Oct 22, 2026
Microsoft launches Disc-to-Digital for Xbox, AI security controls, and costly next-gen hardware
Microsoft’s Disc-to-Digital feature for Xbox arrives with patchy support, while new AI security tools and high hardware costs signal shifts in digital…
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Oct 22, 2026
Otter.ai raises $320M to scale enterprise AI meeting tools
Otter.ai secures $320 million from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund to accelerate growth, international expansion, and product innovation.
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Oct 22, 2026
Supermicro smashes Q1 revenue guidance with $19.5B on AI demand
Supermicro pre-announces Q1 FY2027 revenue of $18.5B–$19.5B, $4B above guidance, driven by AI demand and improved margins.
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Oct 22, 2026
WD Elements 6TB Desktop HDD hits $315 on Newegg with plug-and-play simplicity
The WD Elements 6TB Desktop HDD is now $315 on Newegg. A simple backup drive for Windows PCs, but macOS users must reformat.
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Oct 22, 2026
How AI and DNA Tech Cracked a 31-Year-Old Cold Case Murder
A 31-year-old cold case was solved using investigative genetic genealogy and AI. See how Othram and CentralSquare helped crack the murder of Randy Gail Sperino.
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Oct 22, 2026
UN gathers nuclear powers for first global military AI forum
The UN’s first global forum on military AI risks, funded by the U.S., China, Russia, Britain and France, kicks off Oct 22.
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Oct 22, 2026
Enterprise AI needs real-time conversations, not just documents
The "enterprise brain" concept is transforming AI adoption, but static documents alone aren't enough.
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Oct 22, 2026
Brands must adapt marketing for humans and AI agents
AI agents are reshaping purchasing decisions. Here’s how brands can optimize strategies for both human and AI audiences, and why startups have an edge.
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Oct 22, 2026
Uber buys ezCater for $2.3B as late-stage startups sell at steep discounts
Uber’s $2.3 billion acquisition of ezCater and Bending Spoons’ purchases of Miro and Airtable at deep discounts reveal a market shift toward unit economics…
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Oct 22, 2026
GameSir and Epic Games launch officially licensed Fortnite mobile controllers
GameSir partners with Epic Games to release officially licensed Fortnite mobile controllers, including custom artwork and in-game rewards.
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Oct 22, 2026
How to remove Kindle lockscreen ads for $20 after purchase
Amazon lets you remove lockscreen ads from a Kindle for a one-time $20 fee after purchase. Here’s how it works and why it matters for cost-conscious buyers.
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Oct 22, 2026
Euclid Space Telescope Discovers First Comet During Dark Matter Mission
The Euclid Space Telescope, launched to study dark matter, has discovered its first comet, C/2026 S1 (Euclid).
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Oct 22, 2026
Exercise-mimicking drugs: A breakthrough for chronic illness or a long shot?
Researchers are developing drugs to replicate exercise benefits for people with chronic illness or disability.
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Oct 22, 2026
Swiggy narrows net loss 16% YoY to ₹922 crore in Q2 FY27, revenue up 36%
Swiggy’s Q2 FY27 results show a 16% YoY narrowing of net loss to ₹922 crore and 36% revenue growth to ₹7,571 crore, even as Instamart’s losses widen.
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Oct 22, 2026
AI Advances in Decoding Animal Communication: Progress and Limits
Researchers are using AI and machine learning to interpret animal communication, aiming for interspecies interaction.
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Oct 22, 2026
Traffic deaths remain a global crisis, but cities prove change is possible
Over one million people die annually in traffic crashes, but cities like Hoboken and Edmonton prove systemic changes can save lives.
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Oct 22, 2026
How a DEA Agent’s Personal and Professional Life Collided in the Fight Against Dark-Web Crime
Lili Infante’s pioneering work in cryptocurrency investigations led to the takedown of Hydra, but her personal life—including family betrayals—shaped her…
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Oct 22, 2026
India considers hardware security layer for satellite internet oversight
India is exploring a hardware security layer to monitor satellite internet services like Starlink, citing national security and data sovereignty concerns.
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Oct 22, 2026
UK to fine commuters £100 for loud audio on public transport without headphones
The UK government introduces £100 fines for playing loud audio on public transport without headphones. Affordable headphone alternatives are available.
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Oct 22, 2026