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
HP Dragonfly G4 reaffirms ultra-slim laptops need not compromise on experience
If you want to splurge on a premium, ultra-slim laptop, it’s a close call between the HP Dragonfly G4 and the 10th Gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Updated on Aug 09, 2023 10:18 AM IST
[Exclusive] As it battles Google Maps, MapmyIndia banks on patience and expertise
Android phone makers are yet to reach out to MapmyIndia, though new guidelines mandate every Android phone must offer users choice of default app for things such as navigation
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 02:47 PM IST
Pick me, pick me: What AI is doing to your shopping carts
Algorithms aren’t just screening what you see. They aim to soon monitor purchases well enough to say, ‘It’s time to order toothpaste’, then tell you which one.
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 08:36 PM IST
Asus ROG Ally’s promising future needs pinpoint accuracy with refinement updates
Battery life, Windows 11’s scaling issues and inability to hold performance are being fixed with monthly updates, and there’s still work to be done
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 10:54 AM IST
Spot the differences: How is AI art getting so much better, so fast?
See how two halves of a neural network collaborate, in such programs, with one constantly telling the other: That’s not good enough. Over and over. Until it is.
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 03:38 PM IST
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon makes Dell XPS 13 look ridiculously expensive
The legacy of an ‘ultrabook’ lives on with this powerful laptop that weighs just 986 grams. There are many laptops around the 1kg weight mark, but not many offer as much value as the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 09:32 AM IST
Samsung’s balancing act as major and minor updates define new Galaxy Z foldables
It is clear that Samsung has taken the path of refinement with the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, as minimal but seemingly impactful changes that’ll give a positive twist to usability and ergonomics
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 08:21 PM IST
iRobot’s Roomba Combo J7+ proves smart tech can be uncomplicated and utilitarian
These things aren’t light on the pocket, but the vacuum and mopping combination does mean the Roomba Combo J7 is an option for consistent convenience
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 01:17 PM IST
2023 is the year for a reset, says Xiaomi India president Muralikrishnan B
Xiaomi India president Muralikrishnan B believes a streamlined phone portfolio, affordable 5G devices and localised manufacturing, will show results in 2024 and beyond
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 07:05 PM IST
Four-wing drive: Flying cars are taking off, but are we ready for them?
From China to Slovakia, permits are being issued, price tags discussed. Most flying cars are EVs, but where is the power to come from? And who will pilot them?
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 06:20 PM IST
With digital acceleration, customer experience is becoming an issue: Firstsource
In a conversation with HT, Indian tech solutions company Firstsource’s Rajiv Malhotra believes India’s regulation for fintech and communications, is progressing well
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 01:30 PM IST
The chips are down: Inside India’s technicoloured semi-conductor dreams
Estimates suggest global chip shortage will ease through 2023, and there is an effort to push local manufacturing of chips – but where are we lagging?
Published on Jul 18, 2023 01:07 PM IST
Nothing Phone (2) review: The most substantial Android phone refresh for 2023
‘Nothing’ has melded significant refinements within a grander scheme of things that include a much more powerful processor and larger display
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 11:03 AM IST
Google’s update suite for Bard: Spoken chat, export code and Indian languages
The Bard chatbot supports 40 languages globally, with the option to choose tone and style of responses, spoken replies, ability to export generated code, et al
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 01:32 PM IST
Apple widens scope of community initiatives in India, with clean energy in focus
The partnership with Acumen for Energy for Livelihoods Accelerator ties in to a tech giant’s much wider focus on environment and climate targets, which Apple CEO Tim Cook has already termed ‘non-negotiable’
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 10:50 AM IST
OnePlus Nord 3 makes the right improvements from its predecessors
The OnePlus Nord 3 had the mandate to keep up with time, while also got a step forward as competition evolves. So, there’s a lot in it for a ₹30,000-range Android phone
Updated on Jul 12, 2023 10:24 AM IST
LG S95QR sets premium audio aspirations amid competition with Bose and Sony
In the present market landscape, the LG S95QR is competing in similar price brackets such as the ageing but excellent Bose Soundbar 900 and the refined Sony HT-A7000
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 11:27 AM IST
India's growing synergy with UK's auto market
With India on the brink of an explosion in EV manufacturing, the UK's automotive industry sees India as a key market, leading to investments and partnerships.
Published on Jul 07, 2023 10:09 PM IST
Logitech MX Keys S Combo hosts rare innovation in a computer keyboard and mouse
While upgrades to design and ergonomics are minimal compared with the previous generation, Logitech is taking forward the usability aspect with software, enabling automation and smarter controls
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 12:56 PM IST
Meta’s Threads, built by Instagram, is a Twitter rival without hashtags or ads
Do we finally have a Twitter alternative? Is the world ready for another social networking platform?
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 11:49 AM IST
In the era of AI, focus shifts to management of data collected from users
Google’s new privacy policy, which gives it the right to use scraped data to train its AI models, raises questions on how user data are collected, managed and handled
Updated on Jul 05, 2023 04:43 PM IST
British companies are leveraging India’s tech expertise: Top UK official Chandru Iyer
The UK’s Deputy Trade Commissioner of Investment for South Asia insists the free trade agreement, once it is ready, will increase the ease of doing business
Updated on Jul 05, 2023 11:29 AM IST
An elegant Lenovo Yoga 9i matches performance expectations as well
This is a good-looking laptop that’s well-built and ergonomics are quite to the point, with a few eccentricities. No shortage of performance, alongside a fantastic display and unique speaker system
Updated on Jul 03, 2023 11:03 AM IST
These are the TV shows that AI wrote
They’re not much to look at (yet). Some are replicas of existing hits such as Friends and Seinfeld. But the jokes hold up, the tone resonates. Are films next?
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 04:53 PM IST
Apple Silicon has democratised what a laptop can do: V-P Kate Bergeron
Apple executives Kate Bergeron & Evan Buyze talk about Apple Silicon’s investments paying off and need for product differentiation
Updated on Jun 29, 2023 03:59 PM IST
Xiaomi Pad 6 brings us a step closer to Android tabs as productivity hubs
On its part, Xiaomi’s left little to change with the design, specs, performance and tablet specific features. The answer to whether Android can be the foundation of a work machine, will depend a lot on your workflow
Updated on Jun 29, 2023 12:49 PM IST
As robots take over, Aston Martin trusts the charm of handcrafted luxury cars
At the Aston Martin Lagonda facility which makes the DBX & DBX707 luxury vehicles, robots and automation are missing as the carmaker holds on to time-tested techniques
Updated on Jun 27, 2023 12:59 PM IST
Collaboration to be faster, easier with India-UK FTA: UK Trade Commissioner for S. Asia
UK’s trade commissioner for South Asia and chief negotiator for India-UK FTA talks Harjinder Kang believes life sciences, health tech and fintech will be key collaboration areas for tech companies in India and the UK
Updated on Jun 23, 2023 03:33 PM IST
Collective intelligence has evolved to be AI inclusive: Genpact’s Shibu Nambiar
It is a common fear that AI will take away human jobs, but Nambiar believes that’ll create a void of experiences, that’ll mean more jobs
Updated on Jun 23, 2023 02:30 PM IST
What3words is innovating precise navigation with 57 trillion three-meter squares
A platform that is ready for plug and play with any third-party app including Google Maps, what3words has already sliced the world into 57 trillion three-meter squares
Updated on Jun 22, 2023 03:21 PM IST
