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Alfred Siew

Alfred is a writer, speaker and media instructor who has covered the telecom, media and technology scene for more than 20 years. Previously the technology correspondent for The Straits Times, he now edits the Techgoondu.com blog and runs his own technology and media consultancy.
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As cloud costs rachet up after pandemic rush, Asia-Pacific enterprises face a reality check

Enterprises that rushed onto the cloud as the pandemic hit now face…

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Google Cloud looks to attract more Web3 startups in deal with BNB Chain

Google Cloud is looking for Web3 startups to use its cloud services…

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Instagram offers Family Center, parental supervision tools in Singapore

Singapore parents can now manage the time their kids spend on Instagram…

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Small yet powerful gaming PCs become easier with kits like Intel NUC 12 Extreme

Small but power-packed gaming PCs like those built with Intel's NUC 12…

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Virtual mobile operator Zero1 offers 5G plans in Singapore from a new low of S$22.90 a month

Zero1 is Singapore's first virtual operator to offer 5G services, with low…

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Singapore e-commerce sales to continue growing, post-pandemic: Meta, Bain report

Even as people head to physical stores with pandemic rules easing, they…

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Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless review: Understated headphones sound great

Priced competitively, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones also sound great and…

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Ransomware attacks, cybercrime cases on the rise in Singapore in 2021: CSA

A growing number of ransomware attacks menaced Singapore businesses while online scams…

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Marking 15 years in Singapore, Google opens third data centre, partners government on AI

Google commemorated its 15 years in Singapore today by completing a new…

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Manufacturing and industrial facilities to have over 49 million 5G connections in 2030: ABI

Manufacturing and industrial firms will set up more than 49 million 5G…

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Samsung Odyssey Ark, an eye-catching curved gaming screen, is out for S$4,999 in Singapore

The S$4,999 Samsung Odyssey Ark promises an immersive experience with its 1000R…

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Q&A: Businesses need to ward off bots that mimic humans, says Imperva

Bad bots, automated programs created with malicious intent, are becoming hard to…

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Out for preorder in Singapore, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, Z Fold4 feature small upgrades

Samsung's latest flip and fold phones - the Galaxy Z Flip4 and…

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As US shores up semiconductor production, a finely balanced sector faces changes

The US is looking to secure semiconductor production back on home soil,…

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Outdoor augmented reality experience at Marina Bay among new 5G projects in Singapore

An outdoor augmented reality (AR) setup that promises a "cinematic" experience at…

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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review: Excellent audio on the go, at a cost

Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 3 offer great audio quality rivalled by few…

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Geek buy: StarHub TV+ Android set-top box is a smart add-on for old TVs

The StarHub TV+ set-top box, running Android TV, brings modern apps and…

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Singtel 5G “standalone” network now covers more than 95 per cent of Singapore

Singtel now has more than 95 per cent nationwide coverage in Singapore…

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After three-year pause, Singapore warily calls for more sustainable data centres

Singapore is calling for new data centres in future to be more…

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Foodpanda opens regional HQ in Singapore, runs programmes for tech talent

Food and grocery delivery operator Foodpanda has opened a regional headquarters in…

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