Shruti Dhapola looks after the Indian Express Technology section and writes primarily on the subject of consumer technology. She reviews smartphones, fitness trackers and covers how the internet is evolving around us, including policies related to technology. She also covers topics such as artificial intelligence, online privacy, creator economy as well as big tech companies such as Google, Facebook, Apple, etc.

August 17, 2021 17:53 IST
The MiTV Webcam is a 1080p camera for all your Zoom calls and other video conferencing needs, but is it any good? Read our full review to find out.
Tue, Aug 17, 2021
August 05, 2021 17:30 IST
While breastfeeding is no doubt beneficial for both parties involved, it comes with intense scrutiny on mothers, with very minimal support. My own experiences around breastfeeding were traumatic
Thu, Aug 05, 2021
July 29, 2021 12:31 IST
For Indian artists, NFTs or non-fungible tokens represent a new horizon of possibilities and the opportunity to showcase their work at a global scale like never before.
Thu, Jul 29, 2021
July 27, 2021 19:12 IST
Instagram will now ensure that all those users under the age of 16 who join the platform will automatically default to a private account. It will also make changes to how advertisers can reach younger audiences with ads.
Wed, Jul 28, 2021
July 22, 2021 04:25 IST
Once in, Pegasus gains full access to the targeted iPhone or Android smartphone’s data, location, text messages, and contact lists, along with stored audio, video, and photo files.
Tue, Aug 03, 2021
July 20, 2021 13:36 IST
Project Pegasus: The latest Pegasus revelations have once again put sharp focus on the use of spyware, in addition to reigniting fears that our phones are not secure. But experts say protecting oneself against sophisticated spyware is not easy.
Tue, Jul 20, 2021
July 05, 2021 10:02 IST
PlayShifu plans to bring its latest ‘Tacto’ toy product to the Indian market by the next quarter. The product was launched in April 2021 in the US.
Mon, Jul 05, 2021
July 02, 2021 10:36 IST
Is there space for a Peloton-inspired smart fitness bike in India? That’s what three startups in India are hoping to answer.
Fri, Jul 02, 2021
June 29, 2021 10:19 IST
Slang Labs wants to offer voice assistant as a service platform. This product enables other brands to create and add their own multilingual voice assistants to their apps thus enhancing the user experience.
Tue, Jun 29, 2021
June 26, 2021 07:49 IST
Xiaomi’s latest wearable for the Indian market is the Mi Watch Revolve Active. It has a starting price of Rs 9,999. Here's how it performed in our review.
Mon, Jun 28, 2021
June 24, 2021 18:41 IST
Reliance Industries Limited chairman Mukesh Ambani Thursday announced JioPhone Next, a 4G budget smartphone his telecom arm will launch later this year in partnership with Google. Here's why this announcement is significant
Wed, Jun 30, 2021
June 24, 2021 16:25 IST
Twitter to Facebook, Spotify and even LinkedIn, everyone wants a piece of this new ‘social audio’ pie. For the moment though, Clubhouse seems to be making the most noise in this space.
Thu, Jun 24, 2021
June 18, 2021 09:48 IST
Augmented Reality could plug the communication gap which has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Here's how to startups are taking different approaches on the path to building AR experiences for the present and future.
Fri, Jun 18, 2021
June 14, 2021 17:28 IST
Search for hyperlocal news, queries around vaccines and some of the myths related to them, hunt for vaccination centres, and increasing queries for ‘black fungus’ or mucormycosis are just some of the trends that Google has seen with the Covid-19 pandemic
Mon, Jun 14, 2021
June 12, 2021 10:01 IST
A lot of Twitter users have tweeted about losing followers, ranging from a few hundreds to thousands. Why is this happening, and what has Twitter said?
Sat, Jun 12, 2021
June 08, 2021 15:05 IST
Apple WWDC 2021: Apple will give users tighter control over how apps access their data and has introduced a new iCloud+ subscription service, which brings a more private browsing experience.
Tue, Jun 08, 2021
June 04, 2021 19:05 IST
According to Google’s support page, the change will come into place starting late 2021. The support page explains that this will roll out in phases and impact apps running on Android 12 devices starting late 2021.
Sat, Jun 05, 2021
June 04, 2021 14:19 IST
Clubhouse launched on Android on May 21, and according to numbers from app analytics firm Sensor Tower, it has crossed 2.6 million downloads on the platform. Here's what is coming next, according to the co-founders.
Mon, Jun 07, 2021
June 02, 2021 10:50 IST
Juhi Chawla has moved the Delhi High Court against 5G rollout in India. A look at what she said, the fears, and the science so far.
Tue, Jun 08, 2021
May 31, 2021 18:13 IST
The Cowin portal, mandatory to register for vaccines, has become a stumbling block for many, especially with vaccine supply being affected across India. The divide between digital India and those who are not tech-savvy is greater than ever.
Wed, Jun 02, 2021
May 29, 2021 15:53 IST
The ColorFit Pro 3 offers continuous heart-rate monitoring, is swim-ready and water-resistant, and also does blood oxygen monitoring. But how does the watch perform? Here’s my review.
Sun, May 30, 2021
May 26, 2021 14:27 IST
India's new IT rules include a traceability clause that requires social media platforms to locate the "the first originator of the information” if required by authorities. Why is WhatsApp fighting this clause?
Wed, Jun 02, 2021
May 21, 2021 17:11 IST
Snapchat now has 500 million monthly active users. It announced a suite of new AR-related features to boost businesses and creators on the platform.
Fri, May 21, 2021
May 21, 2021 12:17 IST
Snap Inc, the parent company for Snapchat, has showcased its next-generation Spectacles, its first pair of glasses which bring Augmented Reality (AR) to life. It also showcased a new kind of Lense or filter on its platform called Connected Lenses.
Fri, May 21, 2021
May 20, 2021 20:34 IST
Twitter will re-open its verification process for users and add a separate application form for the same in the Account Settings tab.
Thu, May 20, 2021




