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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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Want “real” 10Gbps broadband in Singapore? Home users need help

Without help to set up their home networks, most consumers buying 10Gbps…

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Slim Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers new foldable option in Singapore

Google has shown off its new Pixel 9 Pro Fold, a foldable…

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review: Crowd pleaser hits the spot

With an attractive design and souped-up processor and camera, Samsung's Galaxy Z…

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review: Sleeker design will win new fans

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is an attractive update to the…

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Indonesian ransomware debacle shows that you need backup – and a lot more

The Indonesian ransomware case this past month is a reminder that recovering…

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Samsung packs more AI into sleeker Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6 foldables

Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 boast sleeker…

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Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless review: Competitor in a crowded segment

In a crowded mid-range segment, the Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless earphones offer…

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Price hikes push APAC businesses to seek Java alternatives

Faced with price hikes for a fundamental building block of their digital…

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Samsung QN900D Neo QLED TV review: Time for 8K?

There's hardly any 8K content today but the Samsung QN900D Neo QLED…

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3G turnoff: Singapore consumers face disruption, raw deals

With the 3G turnoff in Singapore from July 2024, many consumers face…

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Can redesigned Intel Lunar Lake chips help win AI PC battle?

AI PCs this year will use Intel Lunar Lake chips that sport…

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Facing unprecedented competition, Intel bets on Xeon 6, Lunar Lake CPUs

With rivals closing in at the data centre and on AI PCs,…

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Biggest Computex show in years as Taiwan once again at centre of innovation

With AI PCs and processors, Taiwan is experiencing a resurgence as a…

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Asus NUC 14 Pro review: Nifty PC kit follows a proven formula

Whether at home or in the office, the Asus NUC 14 Pro…

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Q&A: AI-driven “talking networks” will boost reliability, says Juniper Networks

"Talking networks" will enable IT operators to easily ask AI to diagnose…

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Rakuten Kobo Libra Colour review: Great for graphic novels

The new Rakuten Kobo Libra Colour offers colour at a small premium…

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StarHub offers 5Gbps fibre broadband as competition heats up in Singapore

StarHub's 5Gbps plan comes into a Singapore fibre broadband market filled with…

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Weighed down by hype, VR headsets like Apple Vision Pro struggle to lift off

Bearing the weight of their own hype, VR headsets like the Apple…

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Dell XPS 14 (9440) review: Graphics, screen get a boost in new laptop

The Dell XPS 14 sports a 14.-5inch screen and an Nvidia GeForce…

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After software “upgrade”, StarHub TV+ is slow and pushes unskippable ads

A software update this past month has made StarHub TV+ set-top boxes…

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