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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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Why I bought a Samsung Galaxy A52s instead of another flagship phone

After years of buying flagship phones, I went for a midrange model…

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Goondu review: Sonos Beam (Gen 2) soundbar follows a winning formula

The S$799 sticker price is a bit steep, but the Sonos Beam…

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94 per cent in Singapore have bad password habits: Google study

As much as 94 per cent of people in Singapore have poor…

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AMD and NTU open data science and AI lab in Singapore

The new NTU-AMD Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab seeks to boost…

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Has the empire struck back with the Core i9-12900K, Intel’s top 12th-gen Core processor?

Intel has unveiled its 12th-gen Core processors, including the flagship Core i9-12900K…

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Goondu review: Microsoft Surface Go 3 looks decent but doesn’t perform up to speed

The Surface Go 3 sports a touchscreen and detachable keyboard like the…

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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro look competitive, expected in Singapore early 2022

Unveiled amid much hype, the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro…

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Goondu review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 makes compelling case for foldable phones

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 has smoothened over the kinks in earlier…

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Singapore government begins 5G trials in Sentosa to test driverless vehicles, drones, mixed reality

Government agencies have begun trials to operate autonomous vehicles, drones and 3D…

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Goondu review: Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless earphones compete well in crowded segment

The Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless earphones offer active noise cancelling and…

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Google Distributed Cloud extends company’s technology stack to the edge, data centres

Google Distributed Cloud extends its hardware and software tools from the public…

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Singapore seeks to build resilient infrastructure against cyberattacks but whom can it trust?

Even in a zero-trust environment, you have to trust the people building…

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Goondu review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano stands apart as a premium ultraportable laptop

Sporting a sturdy, lightweight build and smart features, Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Nano…

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Q&A: AI will boost data-driven checks on building safety, says Singapore’s WaveScan Technologies

By analysing potential defects, AI offers a big step towards data-driven maintenance…

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Goondu review: Brother MFC-J4540DW all-in-one printer is a neat work-from-home buddy

At S$378, the Brother MFC-J4540DW is an affordable AIO that comes with…

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Half of Singapore SMBs hit by cyberattacks lost US$500,000 or more: Cisco

Forty per cent of SMBs in Singapore were hit by a cyberattack…

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StarHub to buy majority stake in MyRepublic broadband unit, gaining 6 per cent of market

StarHub says it could participate in MyRepublic's public listing, expected in the…

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Six in 10 Singapore consumers targeted by tech support scams: Microsoft

An estimated 62 per cent of consumers in Singapore encountered a tech…

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5G prices in Singapore face pressure, as virtual operators ready trials

5G prices in Singapore may already be coming under pressure as the…

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