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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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StarHub to buy majority stake in MyRepublic broadband unit, gaining 6 per cent of market

StarHub says it could participate in MyRepublic's public listing, expected in the…

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Six in 10 Singapore consumers targeted by tech support scams: Microsoft

An estimated 62 per cent of consumers in Singapore encountered a tech…

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5G prices in Singapore face pressure, as virtual operators ready trials

5G prices in Singapore may already be coming under pressure as the…

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Upgrading your PC soon? Here are 5 games that will push its performance

From first-person shooters to flight simulators, there are a good number of…

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Friends or foes, are these robots and AI in our midst?

As more robots are used to monitor bad social behaviour, will they…

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350 million digital consumers in Southeast Asia, as e-commerce booms

Some 70 million digital consumers were added after the pandemic began in…

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Find a software bug in critical government systems in Singapore and get paid

The Singapore government is giving up to US$150,000 to ethical hackers to…

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Singtel 5G coverage expands to 2/3 of Singapore, as it shows off new uses

Singtel has expanded its 5G coverage to two-thirds of Singapore, as it…

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Goondu review: Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED will delight creative pros

The Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED is a high-performance notebook with…

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M1 5G Standalone network links up robots, security staff at Singapore’s Keppel Bay

An M1 5G Standalone network links up robots that look out for…

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Goondu review: Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB

The Seagate One Touch SSD is a compact and fast external SSD…

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How private 5G networks can make a difference for businesses

Private 5G networks can be a catalyst for transformation for many businesses…

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In latest bid to drive foldable phone sales, Samsung amps up Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 offer popular features such…

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Q&A: Supply chain attacks still rare but pose tough problem, says FireEye Mandiant

While supply chain cyber attacks are not common, they are a tough…

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What caused the data leak at StarHub, the latest telco to get hit?

As the StarHub data leak shows, efforts to mitigate a damaging incident…

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As Huawei struggles, Xiaomi now top smartphone maker in Southeast Asia

In Singapore, a market long dominated by Samsung and Apple, Xiaomi broke…

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DIY: Upgrading your PC motherboard? No need to reinstall Windows

You may not need to reinstall Windows when you upgrade your PC's…

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Now you can send WhatsApp pictures, videos to be viewed just once

With the new feature, a recipient won't be able to reopen a…

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5G mobile Wi-Fi hotspots let your phone, laptop get on fast lane in Singapore

If you've been wanting to get on the 5G fast lane but…

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