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
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
Nike Air Max Dn a modern evolution of a decades-old sneaker portfolio
For Nike, the Air Max Dn is very much a showcase of technology and what Nike can do with it. Its appeal isn’t as a fast running shoe, but a cutting edge every day sneaker that can do everything
Published on Jun 08, 2024 06:26 PM IST
Apple iPad Pro (2024) defines vision of a powerful computer, without being one
With its latest (and most powerful yet) chapter written, the iPad Pro’s journey has reached a pivotal moment. Software must now evolve to keep pace with an incredible potential of performance.
Published on Jun 08, 2024 03:51 PM IST
Zooming in...and zoning out: Can AI help with video call fatigue?
The memes are true: Virtual meetings are leading to boredom, fatigue, stress. AI now offers hacks: Summaries, transcription, better sound. Can tech bail us out?
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 10:03 PM IST
In search for premium footing, Noise Origin may just be answering most questions
Attempts to drive the Origin’s appeal come from a new processor that powers a new operating system, to justify a higher price tag. But the basics of extensive health tracking and a refined design shouldn’t change
Published on Jun 07, 2024 01:10 PM IST
For Vivo X Fold3 Pro, three generations of refinements define characteristics
Little has been left on the table as far as the performance stakes are concerned, and the same can be said for the camera, refined hinge architecture and ergonomically conducive design
Published on Jun 06, 2024 01:06 PM IST
Amazfit Balance’s on point health tracking contrasts a need for software finesse
The basics of a smartwatch experience are mostly in place, as is the level of accuracy. There’s also a layer of AI at work on your wrist
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 10:26 AM IST
Tech Tonic | It is nigh impossible to use Windows 11 on a work machine
Many of Windows 11’s problems stem from a foundation that’s aged significantly. Microsoft’s modern trajectory isn’t helping smoothen the user experience.
Published on Jun 02, 2024 10:00 AM IST
Digital monitors need right metrics to polish experiences: Mozark’s Kartik Raja
Experiences which used to composed 50% in app and 50% from third party apps, has already skewed to 20% and 80%, Kartik Raja of digital monitoring platform Mozark explains to HT
Updated on May 31, 2024 03:07 PM IST
Disney’s Bob Iger simplifies tech adoption, and Microsoft’s avoidable absurdity
I happened to get another quick dose of California last week. It’s always a different vibe.
Published on May 30, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Discerning users can counter Gen AI’s potential for misuse: Adobe’s Andy Parsons
As elections take precedence in many countries, Adobe India’s latest survey illustrates fears about misinformation across various networks, as the tech giant pushes a case for Content Credentials
Updated on May 28, 2024 01:20 PM IST
Canva’s smart acquisitions fuel its latest chapter of growth
Even as Affinity becomes the first creative software to adopt the ARM-standard that’ll define PCs in the next few years, Canva confirms it’ll remain a separate app
Updated on May 23, 2024 10:05 PM IST
Canva boosts AI layer for Magic Studio, as Affinity acquisition reaps rewards
The updates for Magic Studio include Magic Video editing with background voice remover, as well as a new Affinity app that supports Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon ARM- chips for Windows PCs
Published on May 23, 2024 10:04 PM IST
Canva sharpens focus on enterprises as a refreshed UI waits to be discovered
The biggest singular update marks the company embarking on its second decade, and there is an attempt to appeal to enterprise and business users as well, even as functionality is enhanced for personal usage
Updated on May 23, 2024 10:03 PM IST
Exclusive | Most cutting-edge tools use AI built in-house: Canva’s Cameron Adams
Though Canva works with many AI companies including OpenAI, Cameron Adams who is co-founder and Chief Product Officer, tells HT that headline features use AI that has been developed by their own teams
Updated on May 23, 2024 10:04 PM IST
Asus Vivobook S doesn’t compromise slimness, even as performance demands grow
The Vivobook S series, in the 15-inch and 16-inch OLED screen options, get the spectrum of Intel Core Ultra chips at different price points
Published on May 21, 2024 12:05 PM IST
Exclusive: India’s carmakers help define innovation, says Qualcomm’s Vivek Khanna
Vivek Khanna tells HT that Qualcomm is in talks with all Indian automakers, to enable satellite connectivity at minimal cost. We should hear from car companies, soon
Published on May 18, 2024 01:44 PM IST
A refined and powerful JBL Authentics 500 puts Marshall Woburn III on notice
Support for lossless audio, Dolby Atmos and a beautifully tuned soundstage, JBL Authentics 500 builds atop an unquestionably powerful speaker system leaving little to chance
Published on May 17, 2024 10:02 AM IST
Xiaomi’s partnership with Argentine football attempts to build a club of success
The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G World Champions Edition arrives on the back of robust Redmi 13 sales, and ushers a second year of Xiaomi’s partnership with the football world champions
Published on May 16, 2024 02:26 PM IST
[Exclusive] Key to design is inclusivity and exploration: WhatsApp’s Idit Yaniv
Meta’s always walking a continuity tightrope with WhatsApp, the most popular messenger globally.
Updated on May 23, 2024 09:42 AM IST