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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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Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless review: Small upgrades to great headphones

Tuned slightly to have a weightier bass, the Sennheiser Momentum 5 headphones…

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As Big Tech faces an AI backlash, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang is its friendliest face

AI faces a backlash as it destroys jobs and threatens the environment.…

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LG gram Pro (2026) review: Powerful large-screen laptop that’s so light

The 2026 LG gram Pro is as light as smaller laptops yet…

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Asus ExpertBook Ultra review: Slim 1kg flagship laptop to take on ThinkPads

Great design, top performance and extreme durability make the Asus ExpertBook Ultra…

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S$600 million Applied Materials campus in Singapore seeks to meet AI demand

Applied Materials has opened a S$600 million campus in Singapore that will…

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Computex 2026: Synology pitches new storage software to make AI easier, safer

Synology is upgrading the software used on its storage appliances to help…

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At Computex 2026, the PC is sexy again with AI… and sometimes cheaper too

At Computex 2026, AI PCs based on Nvidia's RTX Spark chip and…

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With RTX Spark, Nvidia seeks to bring AI agents – and disruption – to Windows PCs

Windows PCs running Nvidia RTX Spark could run AI agents and regular…

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With global uncertainty, AI sovereignty bubbles up as a priority in Asia-Pacific

Geopolitical uncertainties are pushing governments and multinational companies to seek control in…

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Sonos Play review: Handy portable speaker for easy listening

Rugged and portable, the Sonos Play is versatile and easy to use…

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ATxSummit: In Singapore, a tough balancing act in the rush to lead in AI

Singapore is rushing to make itself a place to test and adopt…

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Uncertain times ahead for Singapore telecom market after failed M1 sale to Simba

The failed M1 sale to Simba doesn't portend well for either operator,…

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Q&A: Cyber literacy needs improving in Singapore’s AI adoption rush, says ESET

Cyber literacy needs improving as Singapore pushes AI adoption, says ESET, because…

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Singtel launches Gomo 10Gbps fibre broadband for under S$30 in Singapore

Gomo shakes up the broadband market with 10Gbps fibre at S$29.90 monthly,…

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Asus Zenbook Duo 2026 review: Two-screen laptop is a marvel

It's not cheap but the Asus Zenbook Duo offers a unique dual-screen…

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Amazon Fresh to be shut in Singapore, in move to prioritise international stores

Amazon Fresh will shut down in Singapore on July 6, leaving customers…

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Singapore tells banks, key infrastructure operators to beef up defence against frontier AI models

Singapore has told its most important digital infrastructure operators to beef up…

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Samsung Galaxy A57 review: Slim midrange phone hits the right notes

Samsung's sleek-looking Galaxy A57 excels in the most important areas, making it…

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Q&A: Singaporeans use wearables to track sleep but can rest better, says Resmed

More people in Singapore are tracking their sleep with wearables such as…

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Blocked Manus deal: Go beyond “Singapore washing” to attract global innovation

Is the blocked Manus sale to Meta a "Singapore washing" attempt? The…

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