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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
Ghoulies trilogy planned after director reclaims film rights
Director Luca Bercovici reacquires domestic rights to 1985 cult classic Ghoulies, announces plans for a new trilogy. Production targeted for 2027.
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Oct 22, 2026
AAA Gaming’s Unsustainable Model: Why Blockbuster Games Are Costing More Than Just Money
The AAA gaming industry is facing financial instability, developer layoffs, and homogenized gameplay despite record revenues.
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Oct 22, 2026
AI-powered antidetect browsers fuel surge in cybercrime, warns Check Point
Cybercriminals are exploiting AI-powered antidetect browsers to bypass fraud detection, hijack accounts, and automate scams.
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Oct 22, 2026
GOP attorney general candidates in swing states say 2020 election was stolen
A WIRED review finds GOP candidates for attorney general in swing states say the 2020 election was stolen and could influence the 2028 presidential election.
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Oct 22, 2026
Roku launches Pro Series OLED TVs starting at $1,300, exclusive to Amazon
Roku’s first OLED TVs, the Pro Series OLED and LX models, debut with automated picture adjustments, gaming features, and prices starting at $1,300.
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Oct 22, 2026
Foursquare co-founder says equity holders got nothing from Infillion acquisition
Foursquare co-founder Dennis Crowley reveals no returns for investors or employees after the company's acquisition by Infillion, despite over $411M in funding.
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Oct 22, 2026
OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads to 89 countries, surpasses 100,000 advertisers
OpenAI’s ChatGPT ad platform now reaches 89 countries, with over 100,000 advertisers and $1B annualised revenue. Ads are excluded from paid subscriptions.
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Oct 22, 2026
Darn Tough merino wool socks on sale at REI with lifetime guarantee
Darn Tough’s high-merino wool socks, known for durability and a WIRED-verified lifetime guarantee, are now discounted at REI. Discover why they stand out.
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Oct 22, 2026
Lofi Girl launches $225 Lofi Pro wireless headphones
Lofi Girl opens pre-orders for Lofi Pro headphones ($225), featuring googly eyes and ANC. Limited run, shipping before Christmas.
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Oct 22, 2026
OpenAI partners with Google Cloud to bring GPT-6 models and Codex to Model Garden
OpenAI expands its AI models to Google Cloud’s Model Garden, offering enterprise customers access to GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6.1 Sol, GPT-6 Luna, and Codex in private…
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Oct 22, 2026
Intel resumes stalled US chip plant expansions amid AI demand surge
Intel advances stalled chip manufacturing projects in Arizona and Ohio, installing equipment at Fab 62 (2028 opening) and delaying Ohio to 2030-2031 amid high…
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Oct 22, 2026
Critical PHP flaws force European government and hospital websites offline
Two critical PHP vulnerabilities forced European governments, hospitals, and universities to take websites offline. Cyber agencies urged immediate patching.
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Oct 22, 2026
Celonis Chief Scientist: Enterprise AI Needs Operational Context to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Devavrat Shah of Celonis explains why AI agents require operational context to improve decision-making and avoid inefficiencies in enterprise workflows.
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Oct 22, 2026
Onto, Karta AI raise funds as Vultr launches 20 MW AI supercluster in Chennai
Startups Onto and Karta AI secure $1M and $3M in funding, respectively.
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Oct 22, 2026
Supernatural relaunches on Meta VR headsets with $20 monthly subscription
Supernatural, the VR fitness app, has relaunched as an independent service on Meta VR headsets in early access, offering subscriptions at $20/month…
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Oct 22, 2026
Wikipedia experiences global outage due to emergency maintenance
Wikipedia faced a global outage on October 21, 2026, affecting thousands of users. The Wikimedia Foundation attributed it to 'emergency maintenance.'
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Oct 22, 2026
U.S. restarts three dormant nuclear plants to power AI data centers
The U.S. is restarting three dormant nuclear power plants, adding 2.25GW of electricity for AI data centers.
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Oct 22, 2026
Esoteric launches $45,000 SACD player as physical audio resurges
Esoteric’s Grandioso K1XE SACD player, priced at $45,000, targets audiophiles amid a 58% rise in CD sales revenue in the US. Ships November 2026.
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Oct 22, 2026
Greenlight launches Family Hub, a digital wall calendar with AI voice assistant
Greenlight introduces the Family Hub, a digital wall calendar with AI-powered voice assistant, financial tools, and family location tracking.
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Oct 22, 2026
UK facial recognition scrutiny expands beyond policing to private sector gaps
The UK’s patchwork regulation of facial recognition technology overlooks private sector use, raising concerns about privacy, accuracy, and public trust amid…
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Oct 22, 2026
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Bose acquires Skullcandy to expand into lifestyle and budget audio markets
Bose has acquired Skullcandy, a budget audio brand with strong ties to the board sports community, to expand its reach into lifestyle-oriented markets like…
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Oct 22, 2026
Harvey integrates Mary Technology’s litigation tool to streamline legal AI workflows
Harvey integrates Mary Technology’s litigation tool, enabling lawyers to access structured case facts and evidence within its $15.6B AI platform.
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Oct 22, 2026
Google Cloud becomes first major provider to offer OpenAI, Gemini, and Claude models
Google Cloud becomes the first major provider to offer Gemini, Claude, and OpenAI models on a single platform, with billing and data privacy managed through…
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Oct 22, 2026
DC Studios launches $30 million body horror film Clayface
DC Studios' new film Clayface, directed by James Watkins, reimagines the Batman villain's origins with a $30 million budget and a focus on body horror.
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Oct 22, 2026