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Top in broadband speeds now, Singapore has moved from laggard to leader

Once a laggard to regional rivals such as Hong Kong, South Korea…

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Out in Singapore now, Amazon’s online store spells trouble for retailers

In many ways, the hype around the launch is hard to live…

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iRobot plans to sell customer home data should worry users

You should be worried about iRobot's plans to possibly sell map data…

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In Singapore, angst and impatience with tech startups that don’t succeed fast

For Singapore, the temptation is to measure success by the number of…

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Threat of ransomware hits home when you are a victim

When you are become a victim yourself, the much-reported menace of ransomware…

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Customer loyalty is key as competition heats up in Singapore mobile market

Competition is great for consumers. For telcos, customer loyalty could make a…

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Time for government agencies to be citizen-centric in Singapore’s smart nation push

Perhaps only a handful out of dozens of smart nation projects will…

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New rules for autonomous vehicles in Singapore, but tough questions await

Answering the tough questions on responsibility and liability is altogether something else,…

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While virtual reality develops, 360 video already brings new online experiences

Just as YouTube moved from grainy videos in the early days to…

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Technology will bring disruption in 2017, even to “safe” industries

When the dust settles after this latest bout of economic malaise, some…

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Can smartphones dazzle again in 2017 to counter gadget fatigue?

Ironically, as phone makers make better phones that last longer, they are…

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Rethinking personal space in the enterprise cloud

Organisations have to assume their networks are already compromised and they have…

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Decisions made with data still require sound judgement

For many people seeking absolutism in the ongoing data revolution, the Trump…

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Cyber attacks on StarHub reveal difficulties in defending critical infrastructure

The cyber attacks on StarHub were sophisticated and well-planned, with a clear…

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Time to secure smart devices appearing at home

Technologies like the new Internet of Things are moving faster than the…

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As it beefs up cyber security, Singapore has to be ready for the worst

Singapore's cyber security plan calls for a hardening of defences, for example,…

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On the digital food trail in Tokyo

Finding a great bowl of ramen, amazing pieces of sushi and the…

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Self-driving cars show up the flip side of platform economy

While drivers alike have benefited from such platforms, they will face competition…

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Xiaomi’s Mi Notebook Air is good value, but is it okay to copy?

Xiaomi's new Macbook Air lookalike offers better value on paper. As consumers,…

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How can the Singapore government monitor Pokemon Go?

The first reaction when you hear that the Singapore government wants to…

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