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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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In an uncertain new normal, five big tech trends in 2023 to look out for

What are the big tech trends in 2023? Smarter AI, different metaverses,…

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Sony extends 360 Reality Audio to live performances, promises immersive streaming experience

Sony's 360 Reality Audio spatial sound technology now support live music performances,…

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A very Techgoondu gadget wishlist for Christmas 2022

After seeing and reviewing lots of gadgets each year, the Techgoondus get…

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Applied Materials to open S$600 million factory in Singapore, doubling manufacturing footprint

Applied Materials will open a S$600 million factory in Singapore in 2024…

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Q&A: Decentralised digital identities with blockchain will boost security in future, says Okta

A decentralised identity will be important to safeguarding access to anything from…

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Equinix to raise data centre temperature ranges to boost energy efficiency

Equinix is raising the temperature ranges for its data halls to boost…

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Introducing the TG PC 2023, a top-end gaming rig you can build yourself

The TG PC 2023 is a top-end PC that you can build…

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Q&A: As 3D artists and creative directors, women bring unique perspectives, experiences

There is more diversity in the creative sector but in 3D design…

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As Black Friday online sales frenzy returns, are brands and retailers ready to innovate?

Competition is stiff among brands and retailers as the Black Friday buying…

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Samsung’s One UI 5 interface to be rolled out to Singapore users from this month

Samsung is rolling out its One UI 5 interface to Galaxy devices…

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Huawei launches incubator programme with IMDA to nurture early-stage Singapore startups in fintech, Web3, metaverse

Huawei has launched an incubator programme with IMDA to nurture early-stage Singapore…

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SingHealth tests out NEC face recognition technology for visits to hospitals

Visitors to SingHealth Tower and Outram Community Hospital in Singapore can now…

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Poly Studio X video bars to support Google Meet for corporate offices

Poly will be supporting Google Meet with its Studio X family of…

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Despite headwinds, Southeast Asia digital economy on track to hit US$200 billion this year

Southeast Asia's digital economy is on track to hit US$200 billion in…

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Google Pixel 7 Pro review: Snappy interface, great camera elevate Android flagship

The Pixel 7 Pro isn't perfect but it's got a snappy interface,…

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Singapore government sets up ransomware task force as threats grow

The Singapore government has set up a taskforce that involves multiple agencies…

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PC shipments fall 15 per cent in Q3 2022 but still higher than before pandemic: IDC

Cooling demand and uneven supply have led to a 15 per cent…

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A majority of Singapore consumers happy to buy things over WhatsApp: Twilio

In Singapore, 72 per cent of those interviewed in a Twilio study…

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