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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
7-Eleven closes all stores in India, shifts strategy amid long-term ambitions
7-Eleven has closed all 31 stores in India operated under a franchise agreement with Reliance Retail.
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Oct 12, 2026
Why leaving extension cords plugged in is a fire hazard: What founders need to know
Extension cords pose fire risks if used permanently. Learn NEC guidelines and safety tips to protect your workspace from electrical hazards.
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Oct 12, 2026
AI boosts coding productivity but creates human bottlenecks, Harvard study finds
Harvard study shows AI increases code output by 20-30%, but human review bottlenecks and quality issues limit gains. Workloads shift, not reduce.
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Oct 12, 2026
Hackers disrupt refrigeration systems in French supermarkets, spoiling perishable goods
Hackers targeted refrigeration systems in French supermarkets, causing food spoilage at Intermarché, Super U, and Leclerc.
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Oct 12, 2026
Noise COO Utsav Malhotra redefines success in debut book The Average Advantage
Utsav Malhotra, COO of Noise, releases The Average Advantage, a book advocating for consistency, work-life balance, and defining success on personal terms.
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Oct 12, 2026
How Star Trek’s legacy is explored in new documentary The Sixty-Year Mission
The Sixty-Year Mission documentary premieres at NY Comic Con, examining Star Trek's cultural impact, AI themes, and pioneering representation in television.
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Oct 12, 2026
DeepSeek leads $400M seed round for Winverse AI amid robotics AI race
DeepSeek agrees to lead a tens-of-millions seed round for Winverse AI, valuing the robotics AI startup at $400M.
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Oct 12, 2026
AI-driven cybercrime forces small businesses to prioritize cybersecurity
AI is enabling cybercriminals to target small businesses with sophisticated attacks.
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Oct 12, 2026
WhatsApp tests message scheduling and launches Guest Calling for non-users
WhatsApp is testing message scheduling for Android beta users and launched Guest Calling, allowing non-users to join calls via a shared link.
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Oct 12, 2026
Physical AI and the data deluge: How robots are redefining connectivity
Physical AI is generating unprecedented data volumes from robots, drones, and autonomous machines.
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Oct 12, 2026
Wormhole Research Evolves Beyond Speculation Into Quantum Gravity Insights
Wormhole research faces theoretical and practical challenges but advances understanding of quantum gravity, entanglement, and black-hole information.
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Oct 12, 2026
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War Game Exposes Geopolitical Risks of Solar Geoengineering
A simulation at Queen Mary University of London exposed deep distrust and rivalry among global powers over solar radiation modification, mirroring real-world…
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Oct 12, 2026
AI autonomy demands human strategy, not just execution
As AI becomes more autonomous, human strategy must shift to workflow coordination and business alignment to avoid siloed decisions and flawed outcomes.
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Oct 12, 2026
TikTok CEO predicts AI-driven scientific breakthrough within two years
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew expects AI to drive a major scientific breakthrough in fields like biotech, physics, or materials science within two to three years…
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Oct 12, 2026
UK campaigners warn Holiday Hunger Bill could face delays over amendments
UK campaigners accuse a minister of proposing amendments to the Holiday Hunger Bill that could delay or block payments to families during school holidays.
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Oct 12, 2026
Importing foreign smartphones to the U.S.: risks and rewards for consumers and startups
Importing foreign smartphones offers unique hardware but risks carrier compatibility, warranty gaps, and software limitations.
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Oct 12, 2026
Meta launches Muse AI agent despite safety concerns and delays
Meta launched its AI agent, Muse, after delays to address safety concerns.
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Oct 12, 2026
UK Budget faces £35bn gap as geopolitical conflicts fuel inflation
Chancellor John Healey’s first UK Budget confronts a £35bn funding gap, driven by inflation and borrowing cost rises.
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Oct 11, 2026
UK regulators warn of unregulated debt firms exploiting consumers
The FCA highlights risks of unregulated debt advice firms in the UK using cold calls and pressure tactics to push paid solutions without transparency.
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Oct 11, 2026
SpaceXAI’s Grok rolls out free tier with caps, reserves advanced features for paid plans
SpaceXAI’s Grok AI chatbot now offers a free tier for basic use, while paid plans like SuperGrok provide advanced models, media generation, and priority access.
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Oct 11, 2026
Marvel launches immersive Vision experience ahead of Disney+ series premiere
Marvel unveiled an immersive multimedia experience, "Controlled, Altered, Deleted
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Oct 11, 2026
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis gets second theatrical run with Q&A and audience perks
Francis Ford Coppola’s self-funded film Megalopolis is set for a second U.S. theatrical run on October 24, featuring a livestreamed Q&A and audience perks.
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Oct 11, 2026
McKinsey removes partner from leadership over LinkedIn posts on "glass cliff"
McKinsey & Co. stripped Chris Bradley of his leadership role after he questioned the 'glass cliff' phenomenon for female executives on LinkedIn.
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Oct 11, 2026
AI agents in 2026: Why their unpredictability demands an error budget
AI agents are everywhere in 2026, but their nondeterministic behavior introduces risks. Learn why an 'error budget' is critical before deployment.
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Oct 11, 2026