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
Tech tonic with Vishal Mathur: Should you get a robot vacuum cleaner?
Today’s robovacs are finally smart enough to find their way around a room. They still need to be emptied manually, some prep is necessary on the floor. And price, at ₹12,000 to ₹44,000, remains a barrier.
Updated on Nov 20, 2021 12:59 PM IST
Apple AirPods 3rd gen: An upgrade inspired by the more expensive AirPods Pro
You’d be better off saving some money buying the Apple AirPods 3rd gen instead of the AirPods Pro. The new custom audio hardware is worth every bit of money you spend on these wireless earbuds
Published on Nov 19, 2021 05:45 PM IST
DIY: Apple will soon let you repair your iPhone, Mac at home
Apple will allow users to carry out DIY repairs on certain iPhone and Mac computers. It starts next year with the new Self Service Repair option, which will roll out in the US and other countries
Updated on Nov 18, 2021 11:31 AM IST
Can you, and should you, make NFTs from artwork, collectibles and tweets?
There is a potential of earning big from a sale of a collectible you may have as an NFT. This is not financial advice, but NFT sales have seen a steady increase over the past few months
Published on Nov 17, 2021 10:32 AM IST
Has Google just proved how difficult it is to make foldable phones?
Research firm Counterpoint’s Foldable Smartphone Shipment Forecast from August indicates the foldable smartphone market in the year 2023 will be 10 times bigger than now
Published on Nov 16, 2021 04:35 PM IST
Can a battery replace petrol in your next car?
Carmakers, infrastructure companies, and power suppliers are installing larger and fast chargers at public charging zones. These can charge an almost discharged EV battery up to 80% in around 60 minutes
Published on Nov 15, 2021 12:39 PM IST
Amazon Fire TV 4K Max: Still offers more than Android TV streaming stick rivals
Across the board, the attraction remains the same. Simple plug and play - connect this with the HDMI port on your TV, and even if yours is a smart TV, it becomes smarter still
Published on Nov 12, 2021 04:40 PM IST
Apple Watch Series 7: Incremental upgrades or much more than that?
You shouldn’t be surprised if incremental upgrades are all you find in the Apple Watch Series 7, because that’s just the direction the Apple Watch embarked on a few years ago
Published on Nov 11, 2021 05:19 PM IST
Simple guide to NFTs: Should you care about value tokens for your assets?
When a non-fungible token is created (also called ‘minted’ in some circles), it cannot be copied, edited, deleted or in any way modified or manipulated by anyone except the creator, as well as the owner at the time
Published on Nov 10, 2021 05:04 PM IST
Keep an eye on your passwords leaked in hacks or data breaches
Mozilla, the people behind the popular Firefox web browser for computers and phones, have a free tool called Firefox Monitor, which collects data updates from popular online tool Have I Been Pwned
Published on Nov 09, 2021 12:14 PM IST
Should you fear the metaverse?
Privacy, law and order, access are just some of the tangles that lie in wait as companies get set to create virtual worlds that mirror our own — worlds where one can buy, play, meet, work, all in the same simulation. Also vital, what will metaverses do to the nature of reality?
Updated on Nov 05, 2021 10:01 PM IST
Dyson’s latest air purifiers get close to pollution-fighting perfection
North India is seeing a spike in pollution levels and a dip in the air quality. The timing is right as Dyson’s new purifiers - Dyson Purifier Cool and Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool - are replacing similarly named models in the range
Published on Nov 05, 2021 02:29 PM IST
Can the affordable Realme TechLife Air Purifier counter indoor pollution?
Just ahead of what we dismally call the “pollution season”, Realme is making an early move into the air purifier space in India. The Realme TechLife Air Purifier will likely make Philips, Honeywell and Xiaomi sit up and take notice
Published on Nov 03, 2021 03:15 PM IST
Microsoft’s grand metaverse plans to start with Teams app
Microsoft has said next year Teams users will be able to access their meetings on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets and participate in them as a virtual space
Published on Nov 03, 2021 02:38 PM IST
Facebook to shut down face recognition for photo tagging
Facebook has built possibly the world’s largest repository of digital photos anywhere in the world, and the corresponding facial recognition algorithms at work all these years give it precise data of who is who
Updated on Nov 03, 2021 02:09 PM IST
JioPhone Next isn’t redefining budget Android phones, but EMI bundles add value
JioPhone Next: Reliance Jio and Google have partnered to develop this 4G smartphone for the Jio network in India. The customized version of Android for the JioPhone Next is called Pragati OS.
Published on Oct 29, 2021 10:56 PM IST
Up to speed: The anatomy of a modern-day running shoe
Innovation is the sole of the sneaker industry. And no, they’re not done yet. From carbon fibre plates that send energy charging back into your foot, to 3D-printed midsoles that compress better, manufacturers are upping their game in the quest to make the perfect one.
Updated on Oct 29, 2021 08:24 PM IST
Facebook to Meta: The Metaverse contours go beyond just rebranding
Facebook insists the corporate structure won’t change, and that Meta will now be reporting results for the current family of apps, including Facebook and Instagram, and the Reality Labs
Updated on Oct 29, 2021 03:03 PM IST
Dolby Atmos in Mercedes cars builds on a mind-bogglingly powerful audio system
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that it is now one of the few carmakers in the world to have been able to integrate Dolby Atmos audio into the in-car audio experience for a range of its cars
Updated on Oct 28, 2021 07:44 PM IST
Game on: HP’s Victus 16 tries to prove gaming laptops needn’t be costly
Where the HP Victus 16 gets a leg up is with the AMD price advantage. This is more than satisfactory as an entry-spec gaming laptop, sitting well below the ₹1 lakh price mark
Updated on Oct 28, 2021 02:43 PM IST
Snap is about more immersive, personalised experiences: Murphy
Bobby Murphy, co-founder and chief technology officer at Snap, and in many ways the company’s secret weapon when it comes to developing new features and the experience on the Snapchat app, spoke with Hindustan Times
Published on Oct 27, 2021 05:36 PM IST
Chip shortage: Wait for your new car, Sony PS5 or Apple MacBook just got longer
The time between ordering chips and when they are delivered is growing. According to one estimate, the chip waiting period is now 21 weeks — the highest it has ever been.
Published on Oct 26, 2021 04:09 PM IST
‘E-bikes are not just clean and green, they help people save more money’
Technology, mobility and environment are no longer separate verticals when it comes to developing electricity-driven modes of transport as the spotlight is moving fast towards electric cars and electric bikes
Updated on Oct 25, 2021 06:46 PM IST
What if your drinking cup could tell you its best-by date?
A UK-based startup has developed world’s first biodegradable solution that leaves no microplastic behind and decomposes plastic
Updated on Oct 25, 2021 04:00 PM IST
UK eyes big investments in India with electric vehicles, environment in focus
Electric mobility company London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has officially announced the brand is entering India. LEVC has partnered with Exclusive Motors, a new dealership which will sell the company extended range electric vehicle, the TX in India.
Updated on Oct 23, 2021 08:16 PM IST
Toolkit: How to get the most out of your smartwatch
Abandonment rates are so high, about 30% of smartwatch owners don’t even know where their device is. Part of the reason is they never discovered all that it can do. Here goes...
Updated on Oct 22, 2021 07:16 PM IST
Google Pixel 6 ushers in a direction for Pixel phones that’s all about power
Google isn’t approaching the new Pixel phones with just cutting edge hardware. There are upgrades for security and privacy which are integrated within the new Android 12 operating system, upgrades to continue Google’s mission to make smartphone cameras more inclusive by deciphering more skin tones as well as updates to speech recognition which make it understand conversations and context.
Published on Oct 20, 2021 12:09 AM IST
Powerful tech creating VFX in movies dabbles with VR experiences too
Framestore remains bullish about its plans for India despite the delay caused by the pandemic. The focus is on expansion of processes and doubling the workforce in India.
Updated on Oct 19, 2021 08:15 PM IST
Vishal Mathur
Apple will give PC makers sleepless nights with MacBooks’ next direction
For the first time, the MacBook line-up has two options that offer exactly the same series of features and specs. Both will get the M1 Pro and the M1 Max chips.
Published on Oct 19, 2021 01:41 AM IST
Vishal Mathur
Apple unveils new AirPods; HomePod Mini gets more colour and appeal
Apple has updated the HomePod Mini with new colours, come up with a new Apple Music voice plan that makes Siri control your Apple Music subscription and launched the third generation update for the AirPods wireless earbuds.
Updated on Oct 19, 2021 07:53 AM IST
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