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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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With such poor customer service from Singapore telcos, just choose the cheapest

Intense competition has led to poor customer service from Singapore telecom operators…

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AI bubble? Not one size fits all, says Google, inking new deals in Singapore

Amid talk of an AI bubble, Google Cloud says that picking the…

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A decade in, Google Pixel 10 phones bank hard on AI to retain niche

Banking hard on AI, the Google Pixel 10 candybar and foldable phones…

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Microsoft Surface Pro (12-inch) review: Compact, versatile 2-in-1 gadget for the road

The Surface Pro (12-inch) is a two-in-one device for those who favour…

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Ensign InfoSecurity to train 1,000 Singapore board directors in cybersecurity response

Ensign InfoSecurity is training 1,000 Singapore board members by 2028 with workshops…

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Q&A: Besides compute power, AI also needs smarter networks, says BT

The focus for AI has long been on compute power, but in…

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How Simba can buy over larger rival M1 and what it means for Singapore telcos

Simba, or its parent Tuas, is taking on debt to take over…

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: Slim, powerful foldable is best yet

With a slim design and great cameras to complement its foldable screen,…

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If AI is so good, why aren’t more businesses reaping the rewards?

Despite the hype, AI is not bringing the rewards for businesses because…

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Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 review: Hefty gaming notebook packs the performance

A heavy hitter in size and performance, with a price tag to…

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As AI roadblocks emerge, ServiceNow pitches platform to deploy, manage AI agents easily

ServiceNow is pitching a platform to more easily deploy and manage AI…

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Facing attack on critical infrastructure, Singapore calls out hackers this time

By naming the state-sponsored group attacking Singapore's critical infrastructure, the Republic has…

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AI deepfakes are being weaponised and people are not ready

The public is not ready for a flood of deepfakes, which an…

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Thermomix TM7: A German kitchen helper that cooks Singapore chilli crab

If you've fancied cooking up a storm at home, the made-in-Germany Vorwerk…

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Samsung slims down Galaxy Z Fold 7, packs in 200MP camera in major upgrade

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 packs in a foldable screen while weighing…

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Singapore expands AI assurance pilot to test AI agents, detect prompt injections

Agentic AI and other risks like data leakage and prompt injections can…

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In search of fairer deal for content creators, Cloudflare blocks AI scrapers

Cloudflare is blocking AI scrapers from taking content from customers as they…

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Samsung The Frame Pro (2025) review: Appealing design, excellent images

Samsung's The Frame Pro now sports mini LEDs to deliver excellent image…

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Red Hat pitches open-source software for more efficient AI inference

Open-source software libraries that make large language models (LLMs) run more efficiently…

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Owndays x Huawei Eyewear 2 review: Music on your smart glasses

More than a novelty, the Owndays x Huawei Eyewear 2 glasses play…

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