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
Apple MacBook Pro 14 with M3 is a strong case, as Air and Pro differentiation blurs
There is an increasing overlap between the MacBook Air 15 and MacBook Pro 14, with increasing performance and design parity. Price differences will play a crucial role
Published on Dec 08, 2023 09:26 AM IST
Proton Drive’s photo backups on Android, and a determined pursuit for pertinence
The new Android app for Proton Drive adds fully encrypted photo backups and interface improvements, as it competes with Google and Microsoft’s cloud storage propositions. For iPhones, the same functionality arrives in the coming months
Published on Dec 07, 2023 05:15 PM IST
Google Gemini is a big step forward for AI models
For consumers, Google Bard and Pixel 8 Pro phones will offer a first tryst with the new model.
Updated on Dec 07, 2023 04:19 AM IST
Sony gives us timely reminders that digital ownership is still not trustworthy
Spoiled by convenience of quick access on smartphones or smart devices, we find ourselves in an era defined by unreliable digital purchases
Published on Dec 06, 2023 11:24 AM IST
Meta is betting on India’s ‘Gen Z’ Instagram users to drive trends in 2024
Content shared by Instagram’s Indian user contingent is expected to spark conversations around careers, sports, gaming and fashion. No surprise that, since India leads Instagram’s global user base share
Published on Dec 05, 2023 10:45 AM IST
Apple MacBook Pro 16 with M3 Max forces PC makers to reset and restart, again
Alongside benchmark resetting performance, a familiar design but with a new colour and staggering spec customisation options that define a category
Published on Dec 04, 2023 08:13 AM IST
Proton Drive is finally a cloud storage alternative to OneDrive and Google Drive
Proton’s privacy focused approach to a suite that includes email and VPN, makes it a subscription alternative to Google or Microsoft’s app ecosystems
Published on Nov 29, 2023 10:25 AM IST
3D visuals, hiking trails: See how maps and navigation apps are changing
There’s an app that watches the driver for signs of drowsiness; another lets users point to any 3-sq-m lot on the planet. Take a look.
Updated on Nov 25, 2023 03:41 PM IST
Gaming income and adoption in India rides an upward curve: HP study
One in three respondents consider gaming as a career choice with earning money and recognition the two primary attractions for the choice
Updated on Nov 23, 2023 08:03 PM IST
While OpenAI sorts it’s chaos, rival Anthropic’s Claude chatbot is evolving
The 200,000 token ability with Claude 2.1 does mean the ability to handle more information, but despite a 32,000 token upper limit, OpenAI’s GPT-4 still sets the standard for context quality
Published on Nov 23, 2023 10:40 AM IST
Is decentralising Artificial Intelligence the way forward?
With the OpenAI and Microsoft AI research unit issue in the backdrop, we're seeing a shift in how we approach training, transparency and control of AI models
Published on Nov 22, 2023 05:44 PM IST
A new, diverse OpenAI board takes shape as Sam Altman returns
For now, details are awaited on the exact number of board members in its final configuration, but the expectation is the strength will be closer to seven
Published on Nov 22, 2023 05:02 PM IST
In this kerfuffle, no one is sure where OpenAI, Microsoft or Sam Altman stand
Even as Silicon Valley and the world beyond struggles to make sense of OpenAI’s turmoil, we must remember these very folks are tasked with building artificial general intelligence (AGI)
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 09:58 AM IST
Sam Altman at the wheel or not, OpenAI’s tech knots the fortunes of many
Unfortunately, this human power struggle is something AI cannot resolve. Microsoft is mediating, which isn’t a surprise as the tech giant has a lot at stake
Published on Nov 20, 2023 12:00 PM IST
Apple Pencil USB-C reduces monetary outlay, but onus is on you to choose wisely
This symbolises an already complex iPad accessory ecosystem and while a lower price tag is welcome, feature distinction won’t be easy to keep tabs on
Published on Nov 20, 2023 09:38 AM IST
Asics Gel Cumulus 25 TR’s generational updates enhance its value proposition
There are significant material and composition changes to keep up with the times, and at the same time, Asics have managed to reduce its weight and improve a reassuring footprint
Updated on Nov 16, 2023 01:12 PM IST
Artificial intelligence, gadgets and the search for a hardware moonshot
Humane’s AI Pin which starts pre-orders on November 16 is a big leap for wearables, but does it answer the existential question at the heart of all AI?
Published on Nov 15, 2023 09:10 PM IST
Nothing’s iMessage hack for Android is great, if you ignore the many red flags
There are data security concerns with Sunbird’s iMessage-to-Android bridge service underlier for Nothing Chats
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 10:55 AM IST
Are passwords on the way out?: Tech Tonic with Vishal Mathur
Physical keys are being used as an alternative to the vulnerable safewords-and-characters approach. The real game-changer, though, is virtual passkeys. See why.
Updated on Nov 11, 2023 08:11 PM IST
OnePlus Pad Go is all about refined versatility, rare in budget Android tablets
Android tablets needed a change, and that’s effectively under way. OnePlus Pad Go is playing the ecosystem card effectively, whilst competing with price corrected rivals from a segment above
Published on Nov 09, 2023 11:43 AM IST
AI companies will build principles, but it won’t be easy: Truecaller’s Alan Mamedi
Stockholm-based Truecaller has grown, clocking 356 million active users globally across Android and iPhone. Quite an achievement for something that started as a project to try and solve a problem
Updated on Nov 03, 2023 06:41 PM IST
UK’s AI Safety Summit and US executive order usher in an era of AI regulation
Considering big leaps AI models take with each generational update, simply leaving AI safety, accuracy and fail-safes to be measured by voluntary commitments of AI companies, wasn’t enough anymore
Published on Nov 03, 2023 01:30 PM IST
Google’s tech can evolve any noise cancelling earbuds into heart rate monitors
The research paper, titled ‘APG: Audioplethysmography for Cardiac Monitoring in Hearables’, details the experimental tech that uses a low intensity ultrasound probing signal routed via an ANC
Published on Nov 01, 2023 09:56 AM IST
Apple’s new M3 chips reset performance benchmarks, with an eye on gaming
The M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max include significant improvements in terms of raw performance, graphics capabilities and on the MacBook series
Published on Oct 31, 2023 09:08 AM IST
Space Black MacBook Pro and colourful iMac get a massive performance jump
Prices for the 14-inch MacBook Pro start at ₹1,69,900 for the M3, ₹1,99,900 for the M3 Pro and ₹3,19,900 for the M3 Max
Published on Oct 31, 2023 08:32 AM IST
Noise Luna Ring shows a path fitness wearables should take
While wearables as an ecosystem have seen focus on smartwatches and fitness bands, it is the more discreet and comfortable smart rings that potentially can deliver on more utility
Published on Oct 30, 2023 02:29 PM IST
OnePlus Open review: New benchmark for foldable phones with key software smarts
We’ve spent years willing Samsung to push innovation with foldables. That’s changed. OnePlus’ fresh take will now have them pushing the innovation envelope on Samsung, Google and everyone else
Published on Oct 26, 2023 10:17 AM IST
Marshall Motif II ANC is balancing legacy with demands of wireless audio
There is a perception that Marshall’s audio products sport premium price tags. Comparisons with AirPods Pro 2nd gen, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Sony WF-1000XM4 reveal the fallacy of preconceived notions
Published on Oct 25, 2023 09:27 AM IST
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro review: True vision of AI underlying smartphones
Google is betting on AI as a definer for photography, with a chip that largely keeps heat in check, and displays defining both Pixel phones that carry similarities amidst subtle differentiation
Published on Oct 15, 2023 10:19 AM IST
Dreambot D9 Max is the sweep and mop automation your home gets, on a budget
You don’t have to spend flagship-esque amounts of money to get fully-automated sweeping and mopping, in one robot vacuum cleaner
Published on Oct 11, 2023 01:04 PM IST
