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How can the Singapore government monitor Pokemon Go?

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

Alfred Siew Alfred Siew

Construction time again, as telcos go “digital” to engage customers

Despite the argument, fashionable in previous years, that technology doesn't matter anymore,…

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In a smart home, humans are often the weakest link

In a smart home, humans are often the weakest link because we…

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Singapore needs more engineers, less short-term planning

For the young who are heeding this call to be join the…

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Singapore’s fourth telco to get discount for spectrum, more competition expected

This fourth telecom operator will get first dips at a much-sought after…

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Expect phone hacking, fraud to rise as mobile transactions become common

The question for consumers, as more turn to the phone as a…

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Despite hiccups, Netflix launch in Singapore can reshape pay-TV market

Once people get used to video streaming, watching things as and when…

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As you, the product, face privacy threats in 2016, can you opt out?

You will love the new technology coming your way in 2016, but…

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As more data is created, meaningful intelligence becomes elusive

Finding a needle in a haystack is a thankless endeavour. The more…

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Lack of local market still an issue as Singapore enjoys startup “gold rush”

After the early buzz of the past few years, startups here often…

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Commentary: bread and butter issues, not social media, will swing votes in GE2015

Candidates understand that even in an age of social media, there's nothing…

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At 50, Singapore seeks new path as a Smart Nation

There's no quick fix this time. Unlike the roads, airports and big…

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No go for smart homes without good wireless links

Even as millions of devices are set up to connect from smart…

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Can smartwatches become luxury goods?

The biggest thing against smart watches is the technology they bring. It…

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In search of wearable technology’s killer app

Unless wearable tech makers can somehow create a device that matches or…

Raymond Lau Raymond Lau

Commentary: Singapore to consider pitfalls of data sharing in smart nation push

The Singapore government will do well to consider how citizens will react…

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Commentary: Singapore’s tech fairs are losing their shine

The absence of the Big Three telcos at this year’s Comex show may be…

Desmond Koh Desmond Koh

Commentary: how Instagram Hyperlapse can promote affordable indie filmmaking

Ultimately, story is still king when it comes to making a good…

Jonathan Tan Jonathan Tan

Budding maker culture in Singapore shows importance of DIY skills

It's an area where expertise is sorely lacking, after years of emphasising…

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Why the vinyl record is still relevant in the 21st century

Just like it is in fashion circles, certain technology trends never entirely…

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