Abhinav Lal
Expertise
PCs And Gadgets, Web Services, Apps And Games
- Abhinav has expertise in a wide variety of gadgets, from smartphones to PCs and home entertainment systems.
- An avid follower of the latest science breakthroughs, he has written on topics ranging from shuttle heat shields to biodegradable packaging.
- Gaming is his stressbuster, often oxymoronically, and to prove it, he's played over 8,000 hours of Dota 2.
Experience
Abhinav has worked as an editor and writer for nearly two decades, starting off with content management at Oxigen Infovision, before moving on to travel content and copywriting for a few years at the hybrid OTA, MakeMyTrip.com. Realizing his passion for gaming and PC building, he joined India's leading personal tech publication Digit, where as news editor he wrote and edited thousands of news articles, features, and reviews. At NDTV's Gadgets 360, Abhinav started off by leading the news team and moved on to become the managing editor and product head by the time he left nine years later. Since 2022, Abhinav's been cultivating his passion projects of game design, music, and farming, while freelancing for tech sites like Pocket-lint and SlashGear.
Education
Abhinav has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Delhi University.
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Stories By Abhinav Lal
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Unlike piston engines, Rotary engines don’t require valves to run. Here’s how rotary engines work and why some designs have incorporated valves.
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Google Vids is a new AI-driven video creation Workspace tool aimed at people with no professional experience in this particular creative field.
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A lot of companies or organization employ Jira Software to get tasks done, but what does it do and what features does it include to help users?
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Every year, research and development teams improve the efficiency of capturing solar energy. Does it still matter if panels are in the sun or not?
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Storms on Earth seem to be getting stronger and stronger, but we can't hold a candle to other storms in our own solar system. Here's what we know.
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The Space Shuttle orbiters experienced extreme heat during reentry. NASA and its contractors came up with a solution in the form of very special tiles.
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Do you often watch movies on your phone but want a bigger screen? These mobile projectors have built-in batteries, screen mirroring, Bluetooth audio, and more.
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If reports about sudden Plex bans have you nervous, don't stress. Here's what may get your Plex server banned and how to protect your account.
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The iconic Royal Enfield name has been around for many decades, but the company that started it all is no longer around to make these motorcycles.
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Do you want an iPhone app that lets you hide chats and offers other privacy features iMessage lacks? Give one of these options a try - most are completely free.
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Are you tired of staying up too late playing on your phone or checking its notifications a dozen times an hour? That's where Digital Wellbeing comes in.