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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
Verizon to charge $10 monthly for Apple’s iPhone Handoff feature
Verizon to offer Apple’s iPhone Handoff for $10/month on iOS 27, enabling eSIM sharing across two devices.
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Oct 17, 2026
10 U.S. states legalize plug-in solar by 2026, but utilities and HOAs resist
Ten states have legalized plug-in solar systems as of October 2026, with 24 others advancing or rejecting similar bills.
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Oct 17, 2026
What founders need to know about Fitbit Air, Android hacks, and AI chip competition
Learn about the Google Fitbit Air’s water resistance, how to blur properties on Google Maps, optimize Android storage, repurpose Android Auto, and Google &…
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Oct 17, 2026
Apple bans AI-powered nudify apps from App Store, tightens moderation rules
Apple revised its App Store moderation policy to prohibit AI-powered apps that create nonconsensual sexually explicit content.
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Oct 17, 2026
UniBeta’s Pivot: How a Failed Super-App Became a Nigerian AI Exam Coach
How UniBeta, a Nigerian edtech startup, pivoted from a failed campus super-app to an AI exam prep tool tailored for local universities.
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Oct 17, 2026
Canada’s encryption bill sparks tech exodus threats
Canada’s proposed Bill C-22 could mandate encryption backdoors and data retention, leading tech firms like Signal and Psiphon to threaten market exit.
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Oct 17, 2026
HDFC Bank Deputy MD Kaizad Bharucha to step down in December 2026
HDFC Bank announced that Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha will resign on December 31, 2026. The move is pending RBI approval.
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Oct 17, 2026
AI data centers waste up to 40% of power, with shortages now the bigger bottleneck than chips
AI data centers use only 60-70% of their power for actual work, with inefficiencies and shortages now overshadowing chip supply as the biggest challenge.
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Oct 17, 2026
Beats and Pokémon release limited-edition Pill speaker as budget earbuds gain ground
Beats partners with Pokémon to release a special-edition Pill wireless speaker featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu designs.
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Oct 17, 2026
Study: Microplastics Generate Harmful Free Radicals in Water, Challenging Assumption of Inertness
Research from Columbia University reveals microplastics generate reactive molecules like free radicals, challenging the assumption they are inert and harmless.
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Oct 17, 2026
iQOO Neo12 to launch in October with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 9000mAh battery
iQOO Neo12 launches in October 2026 with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 2K 185Hz display, 9000mAh battery, and gaming-centric features.
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Oct 17, 2026
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Battery Smart raises $10 million top-up in Series C to expand battery-swapping network
Battery Smart raises approximately $10 million in a Series C top-up round led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund to expand its battery-swapping network for electric…
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Oct 17, 2026
Help a Guernsey Child adapts to rising living costs with individualized support
Guernsey-based charity Help a Guernsey Child reflects on 25 years of supporting families, adapting to rising living costs with individualized grants.
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Oct 17, 2026
Retro tech resurgence: Why old-school gadgets are making a comeback
From cassette players to film cameras, retro tech is gaining popularity.
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Oct 17, 2026
Tesla pushes Roadster production to 2028 amid growing skepticism
Tesla’s redesigned Roadster is now targeting a 2028 production window, nearly a decade after its initial unveiling.
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Oct 17, 2026
Meta’s Updated Terms Allow Web Scraping for Business Accounts, Sparking Legal Concerns
Meta’s new terms for Meta Business Suite authorize web scraping of websites linked to business accounts, raising concerns about AI training, copyright…
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Oct 17, 2026
Microsoft claims 20% performance boost in Windows 11 updates, unveils AI-focused laptop and model
Microsoft’s October Windows 11 update promises up to 20% better responsiveness, especially on 8GB RAM PCs.
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Oct 17, 2026
Biomemory launches DNA Shield, a synthetic DNA-based storage service for offline data protection
Biomemory’s DNA Shield uses synthetic DNA to securely store critical digital assets offline. Learn how it works and who it’s for.
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Oct 17, 2026
Crystal Lake Creator Clarifies Timeline, Teases Potential Second Season Ideas
Peacock’s Crystal Lake creator Brad Caleb Kane addresses fan questions about the show’s timeline, rights, and potential second season, including Twin…
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Oct 16, 2026
Japan’s false 9.9-magnitude earthquake alert was not a cyberattack
Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued and withdrew a false emergency alert for a 9.9-magnitude earthquake, triggered by a distant 6.9 quake.
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Oct 16, 2026
Veronica Roth Reflects on Unfinished Divergent Films and New Book The Sixth Faction
Author Veronica Roth discusses the canceled Divergent film Ascendant, her new book The Sixth Faction, and her openness to future adaptations.
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Oct 16, 2026
Apple unveils HomeView and smart home push at "Welcome home" event
Apple announced HomeView, its first smart display, alongside updates to HomePod, Apple TV, and a new smart home lineup with LG and Schneider Electric.
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Oct 16, 2026
Microsoft Azure explores cost cuts as Munich ditches proprietary software for open-source
A report claims Microsoft Azure is exploring 20% cost cuts to fund AI investments, while Munich replaces proprietary software with open-source alternatives…
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Oct 16, 2026
Raymond James leverages knowledge graphs to power AI innovation in finance
How Raymond James Financial Inc. is leveraging Neo4j’s knowledge graphs to enhance AI innovation, data reliability, and efficiency for financial advisors.
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Oct 16, 2026