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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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Singapore’s Smart Nation 2.0 needs to guard against digital downsides, boost opportunities

As Singapore refreshes its digitalisation efforts with a Smart Nation 2.0 vision,…

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Cheap 10Gbps plans will push out slower fibre broadband in Singapore

Cheap 10Gbps plans in Singapore, including a new one from ViewQwest under…

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Meta AI will soon talk back in celeb voices, edit photos

If you've always wanted to feel like you're talking to a celebrity,…

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Singapore SMEs get discount to run Gemini AI on Google Cloud

SMEs in Singapore can use Google's Gemini AI tools when they join…

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Fighting AI with AI: Cybersecurity arms race heats up again

A cybersecurity arms race is on with organisations seeking to use AI…

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Q&A: Graph analytics can help deter fraud in AI era, says Neo4j

Graph databases can help make AI applications more accurate, explainable and transparent…

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Dell XPS 13 (9345) review: Qualcomm chip to the fore

Sporting a Qualcomm X Elite chip. the Dell XPS 13 (9345) performs…

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Last to the party, Intel Core Ultra 200V promises improved battery life, speed for AI PCs

Intel just launched its Core Ultra 200V processors, promising better battery life…

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Asus Zenbook S16 review: AMD AI PC looks sleek, runs fast

Sporting AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chip, the Asus Zenbook S16…

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition review: AI cool, price is better

It may sport new Copilot+ AI features but the Microsoft Surface Laptop…

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Q&A: Data centres need better cooling for Southeast Asia AI boom, says Vertiv

Southeast Asia data centres have upgrade their traditional cooling methods to meet…

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Want “real” 10Gbps broadband in Singapore? Home users need help

Without help to set up their home networks, most consumers buying 10Gbps…

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Slim Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers new foldable option in Singapore

Google has shown off its new Pixel 9 Pro Fold, a foldable…

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review: Crowd pleaser hits the spot

With an attractive design and souped-up processor and camera, Samsung's Galaxy Z…

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review: Sleeker design will win new fans

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is an attractive update to the…

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Indonesian ransomware debacle shows that you need backup – and a lot more

The Indonesian ransomware case this past month is a reminder that recovering…

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Samsung packs more AI into sleeker Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6 foldables

Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 boast sleeker…

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Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless review: Competitor in a crowded segment

In a crowded mid-range segment, the Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless earphones offer…

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Price hikes push APAC businesses to seek Java alternatives

Faced with price hikes for a fundamental building block of their digital…

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Samsung QN900D Neo QLED TV review: Time for 8K?

There's hardly any 8K content today but the Samsung QN900D Neo QLED…

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