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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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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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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 review: Headphones with luxurious finish, familiar sound

The B&W Px7 S2 wireless headphones offer great audio quality and a…

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Equinix joins with NUS centre to explore hydrogen technologies for data centres

Equinix is working with the National University of Singapore to explore hydrogen…

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Singapore 5G price war heats up with M1 offering 80GB plan for S$17.90 a month

M1 is offering a 5G plan for S$17.90 a month, the lowest…

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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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