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
Tech Tonic | OpenAI and Google’s AI vision is fascinating and terrifying
Google isn’t in a mood to stand still, and neither is OpenAI. That means AI is evolving, perhaps far too quickly. Wait till Apple too joins the party.
Published on May 15, 2024 11:39 PM IST
Google I/O 2024: An AI chapter for Android, covering billions of users in one go
Google executives Sameer Samat and Dave Burke detail plans for AI on Android, and answer questions about choice, hybrid approach and when your phone gets AI.
Updated on May 15, 2024 01:02 AM IST
Google I/O 2024: Google Gemini plans for the present, and a complex future
Navigating complexities of Gemini AI updates with Google execs Demis Hassabis, Sissie Hsiao and Liz Reid, who detail changes, privacy measures and availability
Published on May 14, 2024 11:37 PM IST
Haier C11 OLED is more than ready to battle with LG, Samsung and Sony’s TVs
Beyond the audio and visual spec, Haier’s tuning of the OLED panel and Harman Kardon’s audio expertise, are doing more than enough to piece together a value proposition for a large screen TV
Published on May 13, 2024 01:11 PM IST
Tech Tonic | Let's talk about the undisputed Apple iPad and your workflow
There is no longer a debate about the iPad as a content creation and productivity device. You must identify the apps that work for your workflows.
Published on May 09, 2024 09:42 PM IST
Apple’s new iPads are undoubtedly exciting, and Excitel’s brave plans for IPTV
Two long years ago. That’s when Apple last refreshed the iPad Pro and iPad Air portfolios.
Published on May 09, 2024 01:24 PM IST
Acefast Z4 PD218W GaN marks the return of fast and versatile charging hubs
The option to dictate how much power can be delivered by each port, defines versatility for multiple fast charging and power hungry devices, including laptops
Published on May 09, 2024 09:37 AM IST
Google Wallet app, now in India, isn’t bothered about credit cards or payments
The payments duties remain with the Google Pay app, while Wallet wants to put your tickets, boarding passes, loyalty accounts and digital documents within one interface
Updated on May 08, 2024 02:52 PM IST
Apple iPad Pro leaps two generations forward as iPad Air melds power and choice
The new iPad Pro range marks the first instance of an iPad ushering in the next generation of Apple Silicon, the M4
Published on May 07, 2024 09:31 PM IST
Banks rely on AI as digital transactions grow, and methodology of frauds evolves
India’s digital transactions are growing rapidly, as are threats of frauds by bad actors with their methods evolving. Platforms are looking towards AI to complement authorisation and authentication, in an infrastructure built for speed and volume
Updated on May 07, 2024 10:55 AM IST
Hive is an evolved method to manage your home’s AQI, and then does more
Indian tech company Praan’s unconventional approach with the Hive’s design is underlined by a filter that’s a notch above what rivals have. Smartness extends to more metrics from the room, such as carbon dioxide and noise
Published on May 07, 2024 10:36 AM IST
A converged Wi-Fi and TV bill is all about value: Excitel’s Varun Pasricha
A combined bill for broadband and TV over the internet, according to Pasricha, can save a consumer as much as ₹300 per month. This is when compared with separate subscriptions for broadband, linear TV and streaming apps
Published on May 06, 2024 01:21 PM IST
Tech Tonic | For TV and OTT, the more things change, the more they stay the same
A wholesome shift to streaming platforms still has a layer of friction, and you aren’t getting away from the deluge of advertisements either.
Published on May 05, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Samsung’s AI phones still have no true rivals, as Google fights app bad actors
Samsung's domination in 'AI phones' remains unchallenged, thanks to the unique Galaxy AI pitch with broad utility.
Published on May 04, 2024 09:53 PM IST
Xiaomi’s pitch to improve budget Android tabs achieves success with Redmi Pad SE
Considering Redmi Pad SE’s dated rivals get left far behind on overall experience, it illustrates a successful transition, as Android tablets find relevance and utility
Published on Apr 29, 2024 10:11 AM IST
Tech Tonic | The gaps in India’s digital payments ecosystem need plugging
All indicators point to India’s growing appetite to spend. A trend is visible in sales data and markets. But recurring payments on UPI need urgent fixing.
Published on Apr 26, 2024 12:17 AM IST
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As the world grapples with deepfakes, AI companies agree to a set of principles
Top AI companies including Meta, Google, Anthropic, Microsoft, OpenAI, Stability.AI and Mistral AI will rework data sets, detection techniques and not release new models without evaluation
Published on Apr 24, 2024 11:51 AM IST
Fight fire with fire? Gen AI as a defence against AI powered cyberattacks
Large Language Models, that are at the very core of generative AI’s utility, are being used by threat actors to generate phishing attacks, malware and deepfakes
Published on Apr 22, 2024 09:41 AM IST
Meta AI challenge to ChatGPT has an element of surprise, albeit not unexpected
Meta AI will immediately do one better if it doesn’t repeat high-profile mistakes Google Gemini made recently. Meta understands the simplest way to reach its 3 billion daily users, is across all their apps
Updated on Apr 19, 2024 10:34 AM IST
Adobe’s Acrobat AI isn’t ignoring PDFs, while Asus writes a new chapter for PCs
Their generative AI, called Acrobat AI Assistant, is now being integrated within the Acrobat Reader platform…
Published on Apr 18, 2024 10:41 PM IST
Tech Tonic | A chapter of dramatic change in personal computing is being written
The laptops and desktops we have become so familiar with, are now changing quite significantly. There’s a radical innovation in progress
Published on Apr 18, 2024 08:30 PM IST
Exclusive: AI is critical to a balance of speed & context, says Slack’s Jackie Rocca
As Slack AI goes global, there seems a certain robustness to its data privacy foundations, built on certain self-regulation. That is a good place to be, before governments step in eventually to regulate AI
Updated on Apr 18, 2024 05:36 PM IST
As Android tabs evolve quickly, Honor Pad 9’s refinements hold it in good stead
Good time for anyone considering an Android tablet, on a budget. While Honor Pad 9 sets a value proposition, it’s a tough choice with OnePlus Pad Go and Xiaomi Pad 6 in the equation
Published on Apr 17, 2024 10:19 AM IST
Asus Zenbook Duo review: Two screens, a logical progression for Windows laptops
Two screens can always be useful, particularly at work. To make Windows 11 work properly on both screens, Asus has built an entire suite of tools
Published on Apr 16, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Tech Tonic | The notifications on our phones are an overwhelming mess
There is an urgent need to tame notification overload on our phones and smartwatches, but can we wrest back control? Truecaller for Web may have a solution
Published on Apr 13, 2024 08:40 PM IST
What would a ‘forever’ battery for an EV look like?
Companies are working on solid-state batteries that would store more energy, for longer, in a smaller space. They would also never need to be replaced.
Updated on Apr 13, 2024 01:21 PM IST
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Up and atom: How exactly does a ‘forever’ battery work?
They are small, nuclear, and will never need to be charged. But what are they likely to cost? What will their carbon footprint be? Take a look.
Updated on Apr 13, 2024 01:19 PM IST
Samsung’s refined ‘Solve For Tomorrow’ banks on teen energy for innovative ideas
Students as young as 14 years can innovate, for community, inclusion and environment themes. Samsung’s initiative points to a momentum of tech companies’ CSR programs in India
Published on Apr 12, 2024 11:04 AM IST
Blinkit is selling the Sony PlayStation 5 because we’ve changed how we shop
It has worked for Blinkit, hasn’t it? More than those specifics, my attention get drawn to our rapidly changing buying habits.
Published on Apr 11, 2024 10:47 AM IST
Are you backing up your smartphone, beyond the cloud, to a physical storage?
If not, that’s a recipe for disaster. Back to basics with a USB storage drive to store copies of essential files and media, is often more convenient that the Wi-Fi or 5G dependent cloud storage
Published on Apr 11, 2024 08:55 AM IST