Tag: think

Retraining to join the tech sector? Don’t forget the risks, sacrifices

Reskilling or retraining a human being, especially if he has spent decades…

Alfred Siew

When fake news, censorship make it harder to tackle a coronavirus

It's true that fake news spreads as fast as a coronavirus. But…

Alfred Siew

Enter the “Connected Everything++” universe of the roaring 2020s

In the roaring 2020s era where everything is connected, we can expect…

Grace Chng

Sony steals show with concept car at CES 2020, as disruption threatens industry

Though it is not meant for production, the Sony Vision-S prototype car…

Alfred Siew

Four big tech trends to look out for in Singapore in the 2020s

Four bold predictions of a future that may fundamentally alter our approach…

Esmond Xu

Much to look forward to, much to worry, as 2020 arrives with new digital wave

How the 2020s pan out will depend on how well the technologies…

Alfred Siew

Breaking up with your phone? It’s easier said than done

Does digital detox or going cold turkey work? Or better to cut…

Alfred Siew

Citizens need to be aware, in control of data shared with government

Even with the best intentions, the government cannot simply say "trust us"…

Alfred Siew

After high-profile accidents, PMD footpath ban was inevitable in Singapore

The technology brings benefits to so many, but a minority has abused…

Alfred Siew

Half of Singapore to have full-fledged 5G coverage by 2022, in “pragmatic” approach

These are early days for 5G in Singapore, with many problems to…

Alfred Siew

Good news for Singapore startups as Southeast Asia “Internet economy” valued at US$100 billion?

With the Southeast Asia Internet economy now valued at a cool US$100…

Alfred Siew

Is that connected fridge making your smart home more vulnerable to cyber attacks?

TVs, fridges, cameras and door locks get connected alongside PCs in a…

Alfred Siew

Integration of global trade flows necessary to survive in digital economy

To survive in the digital world, countries and companies have to support…

Grace Chng

When a smart city is ruined by selfish, anti-social behaviour

In an economy measured by every tiny bit of data, people rush…

Alfred Siew

New measures to protect citizen data are step in right direction, but more can be done

The review of government security measures to safeguard citizen data in Singapore…

Alfred Siew

Who will champion citizens’ digital rights as Singapore becomes a smart nation?

Where Singapore seems lacking in its smart nation vision is a championing…

Alfred Siew

Cheaper mobile plans in Singapore but quality should not be compromised

Telcos splashing out cheaper mobile plans in Singapore, in a bid to…

Alfred Siew

After a rush to the cloud, enterprises seek easier way to manage infrastructure

In the age of near-infinite computing resources, scarcity is not the issue.…

Alfred Siew