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
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
Tech Tonic | India should align with OpenAI’s mega AI Stargate Project
It’s an opportunity for India to align with the best and build on its strengths such as data centre capacity
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 03:51 PM IST
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As Apple unlocks iOS, Truecaller’s useful Live caller ID finally works on iPhone
The Live Caller ID Lookup framework with iOS 18.2 enables apps such as Truecaller to help users combat spam calls, as homomorphic encryption preserves a user’s identity in the process of call identification.
Published on Jan 22, 2025 11:52 AM IST
VPNs evolve to counter quantum security risks
Virtual private network (VPN) companies are among those leading the way in countering these cybersecurity threats through ‘post-quantum encryption’
Published on Jan 17, 2025 05:32 PM IST
Apple Store app launch in India is a precursor to substantial retail expansion
This is part of a broader landscape wherein Apple has detailed plans for four more flagship retail stores in India, and is already pushing manufacturing volumes
Published on Jan 17, 2025 08:16 AM IST
Though it is not, OnePlus 13R delivers an impressive flagship juxtaposition
The competition landscape includes Xiaomi 14 Civi and the Vivo V40 Pro, but look closely at the specs that define potential, and you’ll realise the OnePlus 13R potentially has more cards up its sleeve
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 01:32 PM IST
Decoding 5.5G networks, Meta’s community notes and OnePlus’ worthy flagship
There’s the theoretical side of things and then there’s the real-world experience. Let me make one thing clear, Jio’s 5G network itself doesn’t need any change.
Published on Jan 16, 2025 07:10 AM IST
ASICS Gel-Kayano 31 TMM 2025 Limited Edition melds cutting edge tech with legacy
There is considerable tech to justify a flagship positioning for this annual special edition running shoe, even though Asics chose a path of generational continuity as far as possible.
Published on Jan 15, 2025 02:00 PM IST
Xiaomi Pad 7’s purple patch emerges from an unconventional generational transition
There may be little to complain about the Pad 7 as it effectively renews the pitch for Android tablets. However, the redesigned keyboard proposition needs refinement, which is in stark contrast to the Xiaomi Pad 6.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 12:33 PM IST
Tech Tonic | While Nvidia keeps the world regaled, a near-monopoly brews
Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud rely heavily on Nvidia GPUs for AI infrastructure, while Microsoft too is a large buyer of its high-end AI chips.
Published on Jan 12, 2025 08:00 AM IST
OnePlus 13’s brilliance is a positive complication for your flagship shortlist
We aren’t in a position to take a call on the definitive Android flagship for 2025, but OnePlus 13 will very much be in the conversation.
Published on Jan 09, 2025 10:32 AM IST
Nvidia, Qualcomm and HP star at CES 2025, and decoding DPDP draft with experts
The CES, or the Consumer Electronics Show shindig in Las Vegas often talks about tech and concepts that’d never make it to the real world.
Published on Jan 09, 2025 07:20 AM IST
CES 2025: From Nvidia Cosmos to Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit, AI is making a case
HP’s 2025 ‘next-gen AI PC’ line-up, Intel and Qualcomm’s new chips for computing devices, as well as Nvidia’s Project Digits ‘AI personal supercomputer’ define pivotal developments from CES 2025.
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 01:23 PM IST
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3303sdw printer is perfectly at home in a workspace
A printer that’s well equipped, with impressive speed and quality of prints and built-in security features, urges balancing ease of use with operational costs making it best for workplace usage.
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 01:19 PM IST
2025 periscope: AI PCs, crypto, 6G, avant-garde tech and what industry expects
What exactly are AI PCs, beyond Copilot in Windows 11? We’ve, since the first half of 2024, borne witness to almost every PC maker launching
Published on Jan 02, 2025 07:20 AM IST
How much of your screen do you want to share?
In 2025, expect a shift to AGI, smarter PCs with personalized chatbots, enhanced digital payments in India, and smarter cars with advanced infotainment systems.
Updated on Jan 01, 2025 02:24 PM IST
Qubo Q1000 and Q600 purifiers exhibit their prowess in peak pollution season
Both purifiers use HEPA H13 rated filters, which represents the highest grade in consumer air purifiers, and are also found in air purification devices made for medical facilities
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 03:58 PM IST