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October 12th, 2016 | by
Alfred SiewTechnologies like the new Internet of Things are moving faster than the security needed to protect users can keep up. Smart devices need to be...
October 10th, 2016 | by
Alfred SiewSingapore's cyber security plan calls for a hardening of defences, for example, with requirements for telecom, power and gas companies to strengthen their...
October 1st, 2016 | by
Alfred SiewFinding a great bowl of ramen, amazing pieces of sushi and the smoothest sake is made a lot easier now with online tools such as Google...
September 15th, 2016 | by
Alfred SiewWhile drivers alike have benefited from such platforms, they will face competition from self-driving computers that never tire or need a toilet...
July 29th, 2016 | by
Nigel ChenXiaomi's new Macbook Air lookalike offers better value on paper. As consumers, does it really matter if Xiaomi clearly copied Apple's designs?...
July 25th, 2016 | by
Alfred SiewThe first reaction when you hear that the Singapore government wants to monitor the impact of Pokemon Go here is probably incredulity. Or, what the...
June 3rd, 2016 | by
Alfred SiewDespite the argument, fashionable in previous years, that technology doesn't matter anymore, the opposite is true. More than before, it is integral to operations, from marketing to customer...
May 15th, 2016 | by
Alfred SiewIn a smart home, humans are often the weakest link because we are still catching up with what's possible...
February 21st, 2016 | by
Alfred SiewFor the young who are heeding this call to be join the cool-again engineering field, go on. Just be sure to build up your other skills and your network at the same time....
February 19th, 2016 | by
Alfred SiewThis fourth telecom operator will get first dips at a much-sought after frequency spectrum in the sky that will allow it to deploy services as soon as April...
January 31st, 2016 | by
Alfred SiewThe question for consumers, as more turn to the phone as a mobile wallet, is whether they want more convenience or...
January 8th, 2016 | by
Alfred SiewOnce people get used to video streaming, watching things as and when they want, there will be no going back to linear TV, outdated set-top boxes and pay-TV...
January 1st, 2016 | by
Alfred SiewYou will love the new technology coming your way in 2016, but it will no longer be with the wide-eyed awe of...
November 19th, 2015 | by
Alfred SiewFinding a needle in a haystack is a thankless endeavour. The more so when you add more hay to the mix....
September 22nd, 2015 | by
Alfred SiewAfter the early buzz of the past few years, startups here often face an uphill battle getting a foothold in a game of...
September 8th, 2015 | by
Alfred SiewCandidates understand that even in an age of social media, there's nothing like pressing your hand into a voter's to show your...
August 9th, 2015 | by
Alfred SiewThere's no quick fix this time. Unlike the roads, airports and big factories that had propelled Singapore's original ambitions, the next 50 years' success will depend on how its people develop as...
July 15th, 2015 | by
Alfred SiewEven as millions of devices are set up to connect from smart homes everywhere, the weakest link could be the Wi-Fi network installed in your living...
June 4th, 2015 | by
Alfred SiewThe biggest thing against smart watches is the technology they bring. It is transient, upgradeable and...
April 20th, 2015 | by
Raymond LauUnless wearable tech makers can somehow create a device that matches or surpasses the utility of our well-loved iPhones and Androids, they may never match up to their...
