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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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Global smartphone market shrinks further, hit by worsening memory, component crisis

The global smartphone market shrunk by a drastic 20 per cent in…

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Google partners Singapore government for latest AI tools to fight scams, online threats

Singapore will have the latest AI-powered cyber defence tools from Google to…

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In new national strategy, Singapore seeks to proactively block cyber threats

Singapore is setting up a protective domain name service (PDNS) to proactively…

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While focusing on rogue AI agents, don’t forget looming quantum threat

Rogue AI agents are worrying businesses but they can't take their eyes…

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As rogue AI agents target governments, humans at the wheel struggle for control

As rogue AI agents infiltrated Australian government websites, it is time to…

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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 review: Redesigned flagship earphones impress again

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 earphones impress with trademark audio quality…

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Waymo to launch ride-hailing service with driverless robotaxis in Singapore in 2028

Waymo will be launching a ride-hailing service in Singapore in 2028 that…

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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: Improved foldable phone faces tough fight against rivals

Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold is an updated foldable that shoots great…

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Anthropic to open Singapore office in October in Asia-Pacific expansion

Anthropic is opening an office in Singapore in October, as it seeks…

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Belkin ConnectAir review: Wireless HDMI display adapter hooks up screens effortlessly

The Belkin ConnectAir helps solve one of life's most annoying tasks -…

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HP OmniBook 5 review: AMD Ryzen proves an able engine for everyday laptop

Packing the performance for everyday work, the AMD Ryzen-powered HP Omnibook 5…

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LG OLED evo AI C6 TV review: OLED still king of image quality

The LG C6 is another great OLED TV from the Korean company…

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A wine chiller with AI sommelier chatbot? That’s the Vivant Venus G2

The Vivant Venus G2 wine chiller keeps your wine at the right…

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Q&A: Amid AI cyber threats, don’t forget unguarded printers let in hackers too, says Canon

While AI threats are worrying businesses, they should also secure connected devices…

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Singapore picks four operators to boost data centre capacity by 200MW

Data centre operators Digital Realty, Equinix, Keppel Data Centres and STT GDC…

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Businesses unleashing AI agents should prepare to answer for their actions

If a business rolls out autonomous AI agents that end up attacking…

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: New shape works wonders for a foldable phone

The easily pocketable Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a joy to…

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AI is fixing problems but skilled workers still have an edge: Teamviewer CEO

For experienced workers, AI still has ways to catch up to execute…

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Samsung R95H review: Can Micro RGB TV challenge OLED TVs for crown?

The Samsung R95H uses new Micro RGB display technology that delivers great…

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After early failures, businesses now ground AI efforts in operations, governance, says ServiceNow

After rushing out AI pilots, businesses are learning to build up the…

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