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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
Menlo Ventures invests in Factory at $5B valuation despite public feud
Menlo Ventures invests in AI coding startup Factory at a $5 billion valuation, despite a public dispute between Factory’s CEO and a former advisor now…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 5, 2026
Humanoid robot performs first live surgery at UCSD
UCSD's Center for the Future of Surgery tests a humanoid robot in live surgery, exploring AI autonomy and teleoperation challenges.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 5, 2026
The Institute Season 2 trailer teases new character and spy thriller twist
MGM+ releases the first trailer for The Institute Season 2, a Stephen King adaptation.
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Oct 5, 2026
OpenAI to add invisible watermarks to EU-generated text for AI Act compliance
OpenAI will introduce invisible digital watermarks for EU-generated text and code under the EU AI Act. Here’s what founders need to know about its limitations.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 5, 2026
Chernin Entertainment and Embark Studios partner to adapt Arc Raiders and The Finals for TV and film
Chernin Entertainment partners with Embark Studios to adapt the video games Arc Raiders and The Finals into TV and film projects, expanding both franchises…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 5, 2026
Instinct Brings AI Agent to Group Chats, Outpacing Meta and OpenAI
Instinct, a $10 billion AI startup, launches group chat AI agents with privacy safeguards, surpassing Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s ChatGPT Dots in functionality.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 5, 2026
Astronomers Confirm Youngest Known Exoplanet, Challenging Planet Formation Theories
Astronomers confirm Elias 2-24b, the youngest exoplanet ever discovered, estimated at less than 1 million years old.
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Oct 5, 2026
TikTok launches AI shopping assistant and one-click checkout to boost in-app purchases
TikTok introduces an AI shopping assistant and one-click checkout feature, enabling in-app purchases.
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Oct 5, 2026
US voters oppose AI data centers, poll shows, citing environmental concerns
A New York Times/Siena poll reveals 61% of US voters oppose AI data center construction, citing environmental and local community impacts.
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Oct 5, 2026
Florida Woman Arrested After Threats to Sheriff’s Office via AI Chatbot Claude
A Florida woman faces felony charges after Anthropic’s chatbot, Claude, flagged her violent threats against law enforcement.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 5, 2026
Oura Ring 5 vs. Apple Watch Series 12: Which Health Wearable Fits Your Needs?
Compare Oura Ring 5 and Apple Watch Series 12 for design, battery life, health features, pricing, and compatibility to choose the best health wearable.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 5, 2026
Hyundai launches Ioniq 3 in UK at £18,495, excludes US market
Hyundai’s all-electric Ioniq 3 hatchback is now available in the UK starting at £18,495 after government grants.
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Oct 5, 2026
Tesla Loses Ground to BYD and Geely as Chinese Automakers Dominate Global EV Sales
Chinese automakers BYD and Geely are closing the gap on Tesla, with BYD securing 20.3% of global EV sales in 2026.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 5, 2026
Google rolls out Gemini 4 Argon AI for cybersecurity, updates Google Home, and leaks Fitbit Edge
Google has launched Gemini 4 Argon, a frontier AI model for cybersecurity, alongside updates to Google Home and a leaked Fitbit Edge wearable.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 5, 2026
Production of The Batman Part II paused as Matt Reeves addresses personal matter
Production of "The Batman Part II" has been paused as director Matt Reeves addresses a personal family matter. Warner Bros.
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Oct 5, 2026
PearX demo day highlights 5 startups in AI, semiconductors, and privacy
PearX’s latest demo day featured 16 startups, including Saia, Ren, and Datum. Discover how these companies are innovating in AI, semiconductors, and privacy.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 5, 2026
Ninja Prestige DualBrew System Launches on Amazon at Discounted Price
The Ninja Prestige DualBrew System, a versatile coffee maker, is now £169.99 (down from £249.99) on Amazon.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 5, 2026
CPSC recalls 360,000 balloon pumps as regulatory environment shifts under new leadership
The U.S. CPSC has recalled over 360,000 electric balloon pumps sold at Dollar Tree and DoorDash due to safety hazards, raising concerns about regulatory…
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Oct 5, 2026
Cannabis use linked to increased violence risk, new study finds
A Kings College London study reveals cannabis users face a higher risk of violence, both as perpetrators and victims, raising questions for policy and public…
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Oct 5, 2026
The hidden downsides of IMAX theaters
IMAX theaters offer a premium cinematic experience but come with higher costs, limited screen availability, and mixed results for films not optimized…
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Oct 5, 2026
Dyson Launches Total Restore Service as Amazon Prime Day Discounts Top Models
Dyson launches Total Restore, a £99.99 service for vacuum maintenance. Amazon Prime Day offers discounts on top models like the V8 Cyclone and Supersonic Nural.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 5, 2026
Meta’s Muse AI agent collects data on users—and non-users—raising privacy concerns
Meta’s Muse AI agent, a top App Store app, is under fire for collecting detailed data on users and non-users.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 5, 2026
Scientists Propose Fifth-Dimension Black Hole as Origin of Mysterious 2023 Neutrino
A new theory suggests a mysterious 2023 neutrino detected by KM3NeT originated from a primordial black hole in a hypothetical fifth dimension.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 5, 2026
Rumored Touchscreen MacBook Pro Could Be Apple’s Lightest Yet—But at a Cost
Apple’s rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro may debut by next month with an iPhone-like Dynamic Island and a significantly lighter design.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 5, 2026