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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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Q&A: Quantum fears? First make software supply chain solid today, says JFrog

Before thinking about quantum, organisations must first secure their software supply chain,…

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra review: Huge screen yet light to carry around

The 14.6-inch Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra impresses with its screen size and…

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DIY: Reusing home phone cables to run 10Gbps broadband in Singapore

Do you need Cat6? Some phone cables based on Cat5e cables can…

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Ecovacs Deebot X11 OmniCyclone review: A step up from regular robot vacuums

Standing out from others with its intelligent features, the Ecovacs Deebot X11…

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Amid worries of a bubble, Singapore grows AI adoption to boost digital economy

Singapore digital economy grew S$12 billion in 2024, boosted by digitalisation and…

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Customer service with AI agents: Build trust, don’t push people away

Businesses that have bought the AI hype and pushed a chatbot upfront…

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Q&A: Use AI for speed, human agents for trusted customer service, says Sinch

When it comes to customer service, the key is knowing when AI…

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Ecovas Deebot X11 OmniCyclone flagship robot vacuum out in Southeast Asia

The Ecovacs Deebot X11 OmniCyclone robotic vacuum features a bagless design and…

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DIY: Can’t search through posts on Facebook? Meta has changed things

You can't filter a seach by posts on Facebook after a recent…

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Google Pixel 10 Pro review: Stylish iPhone alternative with AI tricks

The Pixel 10 Pro will catch the eye, especially iPhone users'. And…

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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE out in Singapore, priced from under S$1,000

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE offers some of its top-end Galaxy S25…

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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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