Vishal Mathur is Technology Editor for Hindustan Times. When not making sense of technology, he often searches for an elusive analog space in a digital world.
Articles by Vishal Mathur
OnePlus Nord 4 hasn’t forgotten why it exists, and it’s a reason for consistency
It is clear that this phone will have strong competition to contend with, and what should help is the Nord 4’s metal build, strong battery life and a familiar software
Published on Jul 22, 2024 08:47 AM IST
Samsung’s graceful tightrope walk, as Galaxy Z Fold6 retains its foldables lead
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 proposition in 2024 isn’t having the sort of cakewalk its predecessors had the luxury of, as competition is intent on catching up
Published on Jul 21, 2024 11:33 AM IST
Tech Tonic | Zuckerberg makes absolute sense, but are we close to an AI God?
For all the excitement about artificial general intelligence, enough smart humans are warning us about possible pitfalls. Is anyone ready to listen though?
Published on Jul 21, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Global PC outage: Handwritten boarding cards, failed payments & a messy software
The widespread impact was on businesses that are Microsoft’s Windows PC and services customers, meaning banks and payment gateways couldn’t process transactions
Published on Jul 19, 2024 03:16 PM IST
OpenAI’s GPT-4o mini model is battling Gemini Flash and Claude Haiku
OpenAI needed a small model for largely two reasons — pricing competitiveness and flexibility of different sized models for developers.
Published on Jul 19, 2024 09:02 AM IST
With Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, Asus Vivobook S 15 ushers a new Windows era
Qualcomm leads the way in writing a new chapter for Windows PCs with a powerful, AI focused Snapdragon X Elite, as Asus’ Vivobook S 15 proves to be worthy co-author thus far.
Published on Jul 18, 2024 08:47 AM IST
Apple’s awaited public betas roll out, and saluting YouTube Music’s tenacity
We all want AI on our phones, tablets, computing devices and on the apps we use. Fair enough.
Published on Jul 18, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Amkette EvoFox Deck’s reasonable success in morphing phones into gaming rigs
Before the EvoFox Deck, no accessory as affordable has been this successful in delivering a fuss free mobile gaming experience
Published on Jul 17, 2024 11:11 AM IST
Data centres: Balancing AI needs with sustainability
If AI has worsened an energy and emissions problem, it may also be helping solve it in a proverbial double-edged sword. In particular, the AI factor could help in data centre management, which requires sensors and cooling systems
Published on Jul 13, 2024 11:19 AM IST
Ed tech bundles and AI add value with margins: Primebook’s Chitranshu Mahant
The Indian tech company is betting big on students and indeed a broader education landscape including online study platforms and AI tools, to drive sales of computing devices.
Published on Jul 12, 2024 12:33 PM IST
Decoding Airtel’s new Xstream Fiber bundles, seeking value with Live TV and OTT
Airtel confirms to HT that the Live TV proposition is being delivered using their DTH network, while bundled streaming subscriptions are an extension of their Xstream Play platform
Published on Jul 11, 2024 08:44 PM IST
AI’s unstoppable march and Nothing’s perplexingly complicated CMF Phone 1 pitch
We mustn’t ignore that almost 40 yrs after Word got a spellcheck functionality, it is finally time for the good old Notepad to underline your spelling mistakes.
Published on Jul 11, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Tech Tonic | You may disagree with Mira Murati, but she has a point
The next GPT model will have PhD-level intelligence and current video generation models are helping businesses create realistic film content.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Blaupunkt 55QD7020 exhibits surprisingly good value for your first big screen TV
An impressive QLED panel and the newer Google TV platform provide strong foundations for experience.
Published on Jul 04, 2024 12:03 PM IST
Decoding costlier Airtel and Jio bills, and what it means for India’s 5G curve
Even as prepaid and postpaid mobile connections become more expensive, Report estimates India’s mobile subscriptions will cross 1.3 billion by 2029.
Published on Jul 04, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Meta and Google, like OpenAI and Apple, persuade new users as AI space evolves
Google’s Gemini is proficient in English and 9 Indian languages. Meta AI, for now, only understands English.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 07:46 AM IST
Meta AI dials users in India as battles with OpenAI, Google and Apple commence
In case you are curious about Meta’s timing for tapping the India market now, it has to do with gaining a foothold before Google’s availability of AI integration within Android phones.
Published on Jun 24, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Tech Tonic | Where’s Ilya? He aims for AI smarter than humans, but not dangerous
Sutskever’s start-up, Safe Superintelligence, aims to create what the name suggests – a super-intelligent machine which surpasses anything we’ve seen thus far
Published on Jun 23, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Decoding the many layers of Apple Intelligence,real Zoom fatigue and risky VPNs
There is still some way to go before there’s clarity about how exactly Apple plans to roll out Apple Intelligence.
Published on Jun 20, 2024 07:20 AM IST
BenQ PD3225U is the display creators using any Apple Mac, would crave for
For a specific user demographic, that is the creators, BenQ has an option with a larger footprint, an IPS panel, and Display HDR400 standard support and yet leaves a few bucks in your pocket
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 08:31 PM IST
Europe’s rewritten Chat Control proposal evokes sharp responses
The move to monitor messaging communication is designed for the good cause of protecting children, but there are concerns it’ll enable mass surveillance
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 11:53 AM IST
Xiaomi 14 CIVI is a pure value flagship that’s all in on the Leica proposition
This is the first time Leica’s professional camera system figures in a phone costing lesser than ₹50,000
Published on Jun 19, 2024 11:32 AM IST
Google Gemini’s India chapter begins in earnest, with an app and advanced skills
Localisation was key, and that’s something Google has ticked off the checklist before unleashing Gemini for India
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 11:02 AM IST
The world thought it’ll be called iAI, but it’s called Apple Intelligence
Our conversation this week transcends time zones, as I try to help you navigate everything Apple announced at the WWDC keynote in Cupertino, California.
Published on Jun 13, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Tech Tonic | If Apple Intelligence doesn’t annoy anyone, that’ll be a big win
Apple is set to give the iPhone, iPad, and Mac the sort of smartness that’s systemwide, unrestricted to one or a set of apps.
Published on Jun 12, 2024 06:48 PM IST
Beyond Apple Intelligence, iOS 18 is changing and so are iPads and Macs
Some more so than others, as iOS 18 and macOS will usher significant updates. Apple perhaps missed a chance for a deeper iPadOS refresh, such as a desktop-grade web browser experience
Published on Jun 11, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Deep dive into Apple Intelligence models, optional ChatGPT and privacy approach
It turns out, Apple was never really falling behind in the AI battles. It has simply, in one fine move, taken a significant lead instead, with its own models and an optional OpenAI layer
Published on Jun 11, 2024 08:51 AM IST
9 in 10 Indian businesses rely on AI for content creation: Canva
In its annual Visual Economy Report, Canva indicates 70% businesses in India will spend more to give employees access to visual communication tools, but concerns about AI bias and plagiarism remain
Published on Jun 10, 2024 11:39 AM IST
Apple iPad Air (M2, 13-inch) is more iPad than you expect, and that’s its charm
The beating heart of the 13-inch iPad Air is a powerful M2 chip, which is familiar territory, also at work in the previous generation MacBook Air
Published on Jun 10, 2024 08:01 AM IST
Meta’s mixed reality strategy is inspired by Microsoft and Google
By licensing Horizon OS to brands that can make the best possible headsets, Meta hopes to replicate the licensing method to build a mixed-reality ecosystem.
Published on Jun 09, 2024 09:00 AM IST
