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Nightmare CrowdStrike update: Fragile systems and the balancing act of security

The outage caused by the CrowdStrike update should catalyse a global conversation…

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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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3G turnoff: Singapore consumers face disruption, raw deals

With the 3G turnoff in Singapore from July 2024, many consumers face…

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Biggest Computex show in years as Taiwan once again at centre of innovation

With AI PCs and processors, Taiwan is experiencing a resurgence as a…

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Weighed down by hype, VR headsets like Apple Vision Pro struggle to lift off

Bearing the weight of their own hype, VR headsets like the Apple…

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After software “upgrade”, StarHub TV+ is slow and pushes unskippable ads

A software update this past month has made StarHub TV+ set-top boxes…

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Proposed law aims to keep digital backbone running in Singapore

Singapore's proposed Digital Infrastructure Act (DIA) will set up legal mandates for…

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AI this, AI that: Will consumers suffer from AI fatigue?

When it's unclear what AI gadgets really do, consumers could become inundated…

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Singapore’s new S$1 billion gambit to be a pre-eminent AI hub

Singapore's new S$1billion AI fund must be used wisely to secure its…

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Contact tracing data deleted in Singapore but audit will add transparency

While it's good that the TraceTogether contact tracing data is deleted, an…

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The AI revolution takes flight in 2024

From chatbots to cyber threats, 2024 promises to be the year generative…

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SimplyGo EZ-Link woes: Why contactless payment lifted off elsewhere but not in Singapore

The latest SimplyGo EZ-Link card woes are another disappointing episode in Singapore's…

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Like the Internet before, AI needs to overcome hurdles after breakthrough year

After a breakthrough year, AI needs to overcome obstacles like the potential…

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An interview with three chatbots: AI ethics, governance and developments in 2024

With so much riding on AI today, how would a chatbot respond…

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For a fruitful online journey, parents should create a digital ID early for kids

Creating a digital ID early for their children allows parents to give…

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Paid Facebook, Instagram subscriptions raise more questions on privacy, influence

While paid Facebook and Instagram subscriptions let users avoid seeing ads, they…

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Outdated on arrival, ERP 2.0 is the type of costly technology project Singapore should avoid

Motorists in Singapore have to set up road toll collection units in…

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DBS, Citibank outage: What options do consumers have when they are stuck?

Tellingly, the government regulator has told people to carry some cash after…

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Can a bank like OCBC tell customers what mobile apps they can install?

OCBC needs to improve the way it implements its anti-scam measure and…

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Couldn’t get Taylor Swift tickets? Some fans drive up ticket scalping

Bots enable ticket scalping on a large scale but as long as…

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