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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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Can Singapore rely on renewable energy, as digital economy grows?

As the on-demand, digital economy grows the years ahead in Southeast Asia,…

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CapitaLand to acquire first hyperscale data centre campus in China

CapitaLand is investing RMB3.66 billion (S$757.7 million) to acquire its first hyperscale…

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Singtel starts issuing SIM cards for 5G standalone network

Its 5G standalone network may not be ready yet but the new…

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Goondu review: Fiio FD1 wired earphones offer good value

The S$99 Fiio FD1 wired earphones offer great audio quality for their…

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Q&A: 5G is just starting but researchers are looking to 6G now: Keysight

Researchers are seeking to boost speeds and lower latencies further for a…

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Goondu review: Plantronics Voyager Focus UC B825 headset

Good audio quality as well as an easy-to-use interface make the Plantronics…

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Goondu review: Sonos Roam is an exceptional small speaker that fills rooms

For a speaker not much bigger than a can of soda, the…

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Sony surprises with Xperia 1 III featuring variable telephoto lens, fast processor

The new Xperia 1 III packs in high-end photography features often found…

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Q&A: Know how well your app is performing in real-time, says New Relic

A consolidated view of how well an app performs and is experienced…

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Goondu review: Sony SRS-RA5000 360 Reality Audio speaker

The Sony SRS-RA5000 speaker sports its 360 Reality Audio format but a…

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LG tried to be different with its smartphones, but that wasn’t enough

LG tried to stand out with curved screens, the use of leather…

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Google Maps to use augmented reality to guide you indoors

Google Maps will use augmented reality to give live indoor directions to…

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Facebook unveils plans for subsea cables linking US to Singapore, Indonesia

What's noteworthy about the subsea cables Bifrost and Echo is the route…

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Samsung Neo QLED 8K TVs out in Singapore, sports Mini LED tech

Samsung's top-end Neo QLED 8K TVs are out in Singapore now with…

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Q&A: Good customer experience is not universal, but tailored, says Zendesk

Businesses must strike the right balance between powerful technology and good management…

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11th-gen Intel Core chips promise boost to desktop PC performance

With a new chip architecture, the 11th-gen Intel Core processors promise better…

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PC shipments rose 12.9 per cent in 2020, to ride on strong demand in next five years: IDC

A rush to work and study from home pushed up PC shipments…

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New Sonos Roam is a portable, waterproof speaker for the outdoors

The portable Sonos Roam are designed to be carried outdoors as well…

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Goondu review: Dynabook Portégé X30L-J impresses with lightweight design

Weighing just over 900g, the Portege X30L-J is a thin and light…

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Overhauled and expanded, Singpass now critical to online and offline services in Singapore

It's fitting that the Singpass logo change comes after an overhaul of…

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