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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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Asia-Pacific organisations to spend US$32 billion on AI in 2025: IDC

Asia-Pacific organisations will boost spending in artificial intelligence from US$17.6 billion this…

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Have smartwatches killed dumb Swiss watches yet? Watch the MoonSwatch frenzy

The frenzy for the MoonSwatch last week showed that luxury watches enjoy…

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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 review: A premium laptop and tablet rolled into one

Though not cheap, the Surface Pro 8 offers a premium experience for…

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In new trial, a drone now delivers food from Sentosa to St John’s Island

A drone will deliver packets of hot food from Sentosa to nearby…

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In 2022, gamification is when you pay someone to play a game?

After gamification has turned life's little chores into mini games, now come…

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LG StanbyME review: More screen time with a wireless TV that can be wheeled around

The LG StanbyME is a wireless screen that will attract users seeking…

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StarHub offers F-Secure cybersecurity bundle for existing subscribers from S$4.99 a month

StarHub is bundling a suite of F-Secure cybersecurity products on a monthly…

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HP Instant Ink subscription service launched in Singapore, promising savings of up to 50 per cent

The HP Instant Ink service is available to Singapore printer users now,…

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Google Pixel 6 Pro review: A return to form for folks behind Android

The Google Pixel 6 Pro is an excellent flagship phone for its…

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Giving my kid her first smartwatch to join the digital world

Giving your child a first digital gadget? Remember that it is easier…

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As ransomware threats rise, reconsider remote access to your NAS at home

With more ransomware attacks against network attached storage (NAS) devices, home users…

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StarHub wins live EPL broadcast rights for next six years but that ship may have sailed

After more than 12 years, StarHub has won back EPL broadcast rights.…

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Singtel unveils “all-in-one” platform promising network slicing, easy rollout of 5G apps

Singtel is rolling out its "all-in-one" Paragon platform that promises to let…

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Construction begins for SEA-ME-WE 6 subsea cable linking France to Singapore

The 19,200km-long SEA-ME-WE 6 subsea cable promises to connect the three regions…

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New anti-scam measures are good but standards needed instead of “best effort” from banks

Standards for fraud detection and risk management measures need to be prescribed…

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Time to use a tablet, as new ones like Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra get bigger screens than laptops?

With new tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra boasting screens…

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No immediate, mass exploits but Log4Shell threat to remain for years: Sophos

The Log4JShell bug that hit various online services in December will be…

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Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra is a noteworthy replacement for a one-time sleeper hit

The Galaxy S22 Ultra includes a stylus that marks it as a…

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Want to connect up cameras, sensors at home? Time to consider Power over Ethernet

More homes should run Power over Ethernet (PoE), which uses a single…

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NUS to roll out solar-powered campus Wi-Fi in 5G tie-up with StarHub

The National University of Singapore is deploying a campus Wi-Fi network that's…

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