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
Data backup? MiPhi’s Storm 1100X competition to Sandisk and Seagate, is on point
There is certainly room for improvement, such as IP dust and water resistance ratings, and an intuitive data backup utility software
Updated on Mar 31, 2025 12:11 PM IST
Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s camera benchmark, dots equally brilliant split personalities
This may be the definitive camera flagship for 2025, but Vivo X200 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and OnePlus 13 will have a lot to say on this matter
Updated on Mar 29, 2025 02:27 PM IST
Cloud and local backups complement each other: Western Digital’s Owais Mohammed
In India there seems to be more diligence that dictates regular data backups as an insurance against device failure or unintended data loss
Published on Mar 29, 2025 02:08 PM IST
X ownership changes from Elon Musk to xAI, exhibits financial creativity
This deal values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, and gives xAI access to 600 million potential AI chatbot users, amidst tough competition
Published on Mar 29, 2025 11:49 AM IST
Apple iPad Air (M3) is ever closer to an iPad Pro, and finds a sweet spot
All things considered, Apple iPad Air’s M3 chip refresh, continues a legacy of perfectly walking a tightrope
Published on Mar 28, 2025 11:27 AM IST
Apple MacBook Air (M4) review: A go-to suggestion, even bluer and more powerful
Alongside a chip-derived generational leap, is a sprinkling of useful updates, making this generationally more of a laptop; for even lesser money than before
Published on Mar 28, 2025 09:20 AM IST
Ghibli fever takes over timelines with OpenAI’s latest AI tool
OpenAI's new image tool sparked a Ghibli-style trend on social media but restricted access to Plus and Pro subscribers due to creative rights concerns.
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 04:48 AM IST
Vishal Mathur, New Delhi
OpenAI’s ChatGPT looks to stylise reality
This is not the first time a generative artificial intelligence chatbot has proved adept at creating images based on prompts.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 04:19 PM IST
Roles for AI agents, rethinking EV charging and ransomware threats
Agents. AI agents. Days after I analysed the Agentic AI developments, Microsoft has made its biggest and most serious pitch yet .
Published on Mar 27, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Agentic AI: Next big leap in workplace automation
Major tech firms are rapidly adopting agentic AI, enhancing customer interactions and workplace efficiency, but concerns about job displacement persist.
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 02:43 PM IST
Vishal Mathur, New Delhi
The definitive word for us in India in 2025, is expansion: MSI’s Bruce Lin
PC makers MSI, or Micro-Star International, believe it is pivotal to widen the product portfolio, add more sales and service points
Published on Mar 21, 2025 12:19 PM IST
Starlink’s India play, “worse internet” and Jio’s IPL bundles
There was a flicker in 2021 when Starlink began to accept pre-orders for its satellite broadband service, from potential buyers in India.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Spends on credit cards in smaller towns has surged: Visa’s Ramakrishnan Gopalan
Among the primary drivers for this evolution in spending patterns, are greater availability of e-commerce options
Published on Mar 19, 2025 01:51 PM IST
Tech Tonic | BYD’s ultra-fast EV charging tech will need infrastructure support
What BYD delivered as a combination of physical battery composition, architecture, charging technology, is not incremental progress. But there are warning signs
Updated on Mar 19, 2025 12:34 PM IST
When a list just writes itself: The changing world of note-taking apps
Give the apps a mission, and they populate the to-do lists themselves. Some also act as collaborative workspaces. And one brings random shower thoughts to life.
Updated on Mar 15, 2025 02:49 PM IST
Featherweight Asus Zenbook A14 has MacBook Air in sight, but it’s complicated
At the core of this decision would be if you can find value in parting with ₹99,990 or ₹1,29,990 for a Snapdragon X or a Snapdragon X Elite chip.
Published on Mar 13, 2025 10:40 AM IST
Solving Apple’s AI puzzle, vague layers to Manus AI, and agents
Apple would have hoped the early momentum for the iPhone 16e sales, alongside refreshes for the iPad and Mac portfolios, would help usher in a peaceful weekend.
Published on Mar 13, 2025 07:00 AM IST
As Starlink eyes India, Airtel and Jio hope to augment their broadband play
Starlink awaits regulatory approval in India, meaning it can’t list products for sale, activate satellite beams, or set subscription pricing
Updated on Mar 12, 2025 03:24 PM IST
Airtel eyes wider retail and enterprise broadband portfolio with Starlink partnership
Airtel said the company is focusing on nationwide connectivity, including parts that do not have coverage, or have limited access to broadband services
Published on Mar 11, 2025 06:32 PM IST
We are creating AI workers with human level intelligence: Avaamo’s Ram Menon
Avaamo is building agentic AI called Avaamo Agents, which they believe will replace human roles or functions with AI, within organisational setups
Published on Mar 07, 2025 04:15 PM IST
Apple iPhone 16e review: Retains all the bells, and just the essential whistles
The iPhone 16e singularly succeeds the last iPhone SE and iPhone 13 mini portfolios, and is for those who want a core, uncomplicated iPhone on somewhat of a budget
Updated on Mar 07, 2025 01:25 PM IST
Jio’s Cloud PC revolution, Adobe Photoshop for iPhone, and Alexa+
After desktop and the web, Adobe’s finally unlocked a proper Photoshop experience for the iPhone.
Published on Mar 06, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Apple MacBook Air and Mac Studio refresh sets M4 and M3 Ultra groundwork for AI
Focus is on the latest generation M4 chip to drive Apple’s intent for delivering maximum performance per watt as well as Apple Intelligence, and an uber-powerful M3 Ultra for Mac Studio is a surprise from left field
Updated on Mar 05, 2025 08:45 PM IST
Nothing Phone 3(a) series’ graceful evolution blends AI with pristine refinement
If your method for elimination brings you to Phone 3(a) Pro and Phone 3(a) as alternative Android flagships to spend money on, the choice is very clear.
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 04:02 PM IST
Tech Tonic | UK’s war on encryption can spark a wildfire, and must be smothered
Though Apple suggests disabling Advanced Data Protection encryption for users in the UK, it’ll mean tinkering with active encryption
Published on Feb 28, 2025 11:56 AM IST
We want Apple Intelligence to be locally relevant: Apple’s Bob Borchers
In April, Apple Intelligence adds support for English (India), and alongside, iPhone users can choose from 10 Indian languages for the iOS interface & apps
Published on Feb 28, 2025 10:31 AM IST
Wired Wisdom: Convenience fees, Grok 3 chronology, and state of matter
Vishal Mathur's state of the technological world, in this week's Wired Wisdom
Published on Feb 27, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Bose’s audio finesse gives Noise Master Buds a trump card like no other
The Bose influence is certainly more than cursory, which translates into a definite uplift of pieces that form the broader wireless audio experiential puzzle
Updated on Feb 24, 2025 10:30 AM IST
Building on advantages of GaN are UltraProLink’s uniquely versatile chargers
GaN, or Gallium Nitride (that’s gallium and nitrogen), is a semiconductor material that had advantages over silicon in terms of being smaller and lighter, generating lesser heat
Published on Feb 24, 2025 10:25 AM IST
New AI models drive workplace transformation
According to SenseAI’s report, 60% of large companies globally are using generative AI.
Published on Feb 21, 2025 03:10 PM IST
Vishal Mathur, New Delhi