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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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Samsung Galaxy S26 pitches more AI but privacy screen only on Ultra model

Same same but different? Samsung's Galaxy S26 series look similar from before…

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AI skills in Singapore should unlock the future, not chase Big Tech fads

Singapore's push for AI skills needs to focus on real-world deployments, not…

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Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips bring “real” gaming to thin and light laptops

With unprecedented graphics performance, the top-end of the Core Ultra Series 3…

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Q&A: Heterogenous, open systems key to AI’s next big step: AMD

Businesses want AI performance now, without being locked into a single proprietary…

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Google grows R&D investments in Singapore, advances local AI efforts

Google has a new engineering centre in Singapore to solve "high-stakes" global…

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Q&A: 5G has done a good job without grabbing headlines, says Ericsson

5G has brought improvements that often seem transparent to users, says Daniel…

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Micron to build US$24 billion wafer plant in Singapore to boost AI chip supply

Micron is expanding its semiconductor production in Singapore with a US$24 billion…

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In regional first, Singapore tests more efficient direct-current power for data centres

Singapore data centre operator STT GDC is testing high-voltage direct current (HVDC)…

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Singapore debuts agentic AI governance framework to manage growing risks

Singapore has unveiled an agentic AI governance framework that seeks to guide…

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Can Sony Bravia remain a premium TV brand with rival TCL in control?

Sony Bravia TVs will be made by China's TCL in a joint…

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As AI demand surges, Seagate launches first 32TB CMR hard drives

Seagate has upped the capacity to 32TB for its SkyHawk AI, Exo…

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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold review: Mobile marvel for the curious (and rich)

It's expensive and not for everyone but Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold works…

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CES 2026: Intel Core Ultra 3, AMD Ryzen AI 400 chips fight it out in 2026 laptops

New Intel Core Ultra 3 and AMD Ryzen AI 400 chips are…

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Q&A: A “human firewall” is not about making zero mistakes, says Mimecast

Businesses now beef up a "human firewall" to be resistant to advanced…

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Singtel starts testing 50Gbps fibre broadband in Singapore labs

Singtel is running a technical trial of 50Gbps fibre broadband services which…

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End of AI hype in 2026? ROI will come when it’s easy as surfing the Web

Will AI make everyone lower standards to accept more work slop and…

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AI cyberattacks: In 2026, Asia-Pacific businesses need AI to shore things up

Through AI cyberattacks, hackers target businesses more effectively and on a larger…

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Singapore, Malaysia Kobo users get 25 per cent off e-books for a week

Singapore and Malaysia Kobo users now get 25 per cent off e-books…

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All a geek (or Techgoondu) wants for Christmas is…

What do the geeks at Techgoondu wish for this Christmas? Here's a…

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After initial rush, businesses shift focus to AI governance, security

After an initial rush, organisations now ask whether they have forgotten the…

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