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
Microsoft Surface Laptop proves Windows 11 on Arm is still en route to maturing
The 7th edition of the Surface Laptop proves to be a pivotal generation, with a lot at stake and Qualcomm’s delivered resounding success, but Windows on ARM still has question marks
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 11:05 AM IST
Will Microsoft’s new AI chip change the quantum computing equation?
Microsoft has achieved this by creating a new state of matter according to the company — essentially a new material made from indium arsenide and aluminium
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 04:55 AM IST
Microsoft Majorana 1’s state of matter approach to quantum computing
Microsoft’s leap in quantum computing chips closely follows Google’s Willow chip, IBM’s Quantum Heron now leveraging the Qiskit quantum software, as well as the Zuchongzhi 3.0.
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 02:33 PM IST
Apple assembling iPhone 16e in India firms up foundation for retail expansion
Status quo is maintained with regards to the milestone of the entire iPhone 16 line-up being assembled in India, which was achieved late last year
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 10:32 AM IST
iPhone 16e must worry Qualcomm, Mira Murati’s startup and Jio’s new smart TV OS
Murati left OpenAI late last year amidst an exodus from the AI company that had its own turbulence to deal with.
Published on Feb 20, 2025 07:10 AM IST
iPhone 16e launched in India, Apple aims for performance-focused refresh
iPhone 16e prices start at ₹59,900 as Apple Intelligence will extend native language support to include English (India) in April.
Updated on Feb 19, 2025 10:06 PM IST
Xiaomi Pad 7’s nano-texture display milestone counters conventional wisdom
Xiaomi’s approach to nano-texture coating, which has definite useability advantages, breaks the perception of expensive cost of tech and premium price tags.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 10:37 AM IST
Tech Tonic | Jio Star deal ends an era, to begin a complex yet brave new one
As someone pointed out, we are a generation that saw transition from music records to cassettes to CDs to MP3 players, to paying for streaming apps
Published on Feb 14, 2025 04:11 PM IST
Intel’s AI chips rest hopes on Asus Vivobook Flip 14’s versatile consistency
The Asus Vivobook Flip 14 is that unique, subtle set of changes, for when an upgrade doesn’t feel like one, till you use a previous generation laptop
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 01:16 PM IST
Avoiding DeepSeek’s dodgy iOS app, and Proton VPNs censorship battle in numbers
DeepSeek app disables an iOS data security measure called App Transport Security (ATS), which prevents sensitive data from being sent over unencrypted channels.
Published on Feb 13, 2025 07:10 AM IST
Adobe is releasing Firefly Video Model to everyone, but as another subscription
Adobe’s urgency in making generative video available to a wider user base stems from AI competition that’s making urgent moves too, towards accuracy and relevant availability
Published on Feb 12, 2025 07:50 PM IST
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 6 chip sharpens gaming & AI for budget Android phones
Qualcomm confirms new affordable Android phones from Oppo, Realme and Honor will usher the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip era
Published on Feb 12, 2025 07:43 PM IST
Quality delivery gaps are what ProWatch X wants to fix: Lava’s Sunil Raina
Lava’s confidence for its upcoming ProWatch X, is rooted in having emerged relatively unscathed from a complete realignment of India’s smartphone market post 2014
Published on Feb 12, 2025 09:58 AM IST
Tech Tonic | The interesting contours of India’s smartphone market
Indians are buying expensive phones more than ever before, but phone makers must resist the urge and not get too caught up with artificial intelligence.
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:00 AM IST
OpenAI, Microsoft and Google prove again nothing’s consistent in the world of AI
In late December, before the DeepSeek bombshell dropped on Silicon Valley, OpenAI had said the o3 reasoning model will be ready to ship within a few weeks.
Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:10 AM IST
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Flawless flagship’s refined AI and accumulation
Samsung has shied away from wholesale hardware changes, with a new chip and an ultra-wide camera sensor that were needed. That’s allows for additive improvements with AI, performance and system software.
Published on Feb 05, 2025 02:14 PM IST
For Noise’s premiumisation journey, the ColorFit Pro 6 Max is a crucial chapter
The Noise ColorFit Pro 6 Max smartwatch’s refined design gets attention, and that is its biggest win. There are some fixable rough edges with software, but hardware is on point.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 11:22 AM IST
Fund of Funds expected to benefit over 161K startups
The key announcement was that of another FFS, or Fund of Funds for startups, with a fresh government contribution of ₹10,000 crore
Published on Feb 02, 2025 07:08 AM IST
We’re particularly keen on India: Tim Cook
Tim Cook has again underlined Apple’s intent to widen the physical retail presence as well, with more Apple Stores set to open in more locations in India.
Published on Feb 01, 2025 05:00 AM IST
Tech Tonic | OpenAI suddenly realises using someone else’s work is not cool
OpenAI, Sam Altman and Microsoft have no right to stand on any sort of pedestal and educate the world about ethics of AI
Published on Jan 31, 2025 04:14 PM IST
Google Play adds verified badge for VPNs, as NordVPN’s new trick bypasses blocks
In November, online security firm Kaspersky noted that the number of users encountering apps that pose as free VPNs increased by 2.5 times, between just Q2 and Q3 of 2024
Published on Jan 31, 2025 11:17 AM IST
‘Keen on India’: Tim Cook notes India’s value amid record earnings
India has set a December-quarter record for Apple, on the back of robust iPhone sales. Tim Cook confirms new retail stores too, are on the agenda
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 11:25 AM IST
DeepSeek has US AI firms talking about Jevons paradox and invigoration
No one saw this coming. DeepSeek has the Silicon Valley worried. The fact that they took their most advanced AI model.
Published on Jan 30, 2025 07:10 AM IST
Marshall Emberton III underlines a trend of great sounding compact speakers
There’s continued demand for personal audio, including bluetooth speakers. The Marshall Emberton III refresh is on point, though generationally, it hasn’t gained many features
Published on Jan 29, 2025 07:32 PM IST
Chinese start-up DeepSeek shakes up artificial intelligence universe
To be sure, there is apprehension associated with DeepSeek and Moonshot AI, as with all tech firms from China
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 09:56 AM IST
Vishal Mathur, New Delhi
Chinese start-up DeepSeek shakes up artificial intelligence universe
HT’s experience with the DeepSeek R1 chatbot points to censorship about information related to China.
Published on Jan 27, 2025 01:17 PM IST
Android tablets are now fundamentally more productive: Xiaomi’s Anuj Sharma
Anuj Sharma believes “productivity attachments” such as the stylus and the keyboard cases help with versatility of use
Published on Jan 27, 2025 10:39 AM IST
Airtel, Jio and Vi’s new voice and SMS prepaid plans must pass TRAI test
Some of Jio and Airtel’s newly listed prepaid recharge options aren’t exactly new, but existing plans that have been modified, by removing 4G/5G data
Published on Jan 24, 2025 11:04 AM IST
Exclusive | This is just the start of an AI tech cycle: Google’s Pat McCarthy
Organisations are finding relevance for AI in their workflows, & Google’s McCarthy believes businesses shouldn’t be forced to think of AI as a separate decision
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 03:21 PM IST
Decoding MapmyIndia and Qualcomm’s deal, Airtel’s complexity and TikTok unbanned
The outline is clear—MapmyIndia will use the utilize Qualcomm Technologies’ SnapdragonAuto Connectivity Platform
Published on Jan 23, 2025 07:10 AM IST