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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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Test driving 5G in Singapore: Faster, yes, but still a work in progress

Singtel's 5G trial offers a glimpse into a future of ultra-fast downloads…

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Goondu review: Asus Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550) packs a neat second screen

The Asus Zephyrus Duo 15 is a stunning gaming notebook that packs…

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SPTel pitches its SDN as alternative network for Singapore businesses

SPTel is pitching its software-defined network (SDN) to Singapore businesses as an…

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1,000 professionals to be hired, reskilled to support 5G rollouts in Singapore

Telcos in Singapore will hire and reskill 1,000 professionals to help roll…

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Google Pay gets more “social” in Singapore, lets users split lunch bills easily

Google Pay users got a major upgrade in Singapore last week, with…

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Goondu review: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G impresses but costs too much

Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 Ultra packs the latest technology in a hefty…

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Goondu review: Arlo Essential camera taps on your home Wi-Fi easily

Its resolution is lower and it lacks a removable battery but the…

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Stocks of Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 cards limited at launch in Singapore

Fewer than 100 GeForce RTX 3080 cards are out in Singapore at…

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Google to use solar energy from 500 HDB flats to help power Singapore operations

Google will be using solar energy from 500 HDB flats in Singapore…

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Make “next-gen” ERP module optional for Singapore vehicle owners in future

The onboard unit or OBU that collects road toll in Singapore in…

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With more phones hitting the market, Singapore telcos rush out earlier version of 5G

With more 5G phones hitting the market, including an impending 5G iPhone,…

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Q&A: SD-WAN interest grows in Singapore as businesses look to cut telecom costs, says Silver Peak

The disruption caused by the pandemic is forcing some businesses to look…

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Will Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 win new fans with souped-up foldable design?

With a more polished design and improved screen, the Samsung Galaxy Z…

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Goondu review: Sony WH-1000XM4 are the noise cancelling headphones to beat

With great noise cancelling capabilities and impressive audio quality, the souped-up Sony…

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TPG’s customer service woes a troubling sign of Singapore’s overheated mobile market

Poor customer service at TPG Telecom is a worrying sign that competition…

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StarHub customers can get retro arcade games streamed to their phones, PCs

The cloud-based service will let mobile or PC users play more than…

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Goondu review: Razer Blade Stealth 13 is a sharp-looking performer

The good-looking Razer Blade Stealth 13 sports a game-capable Nvidia graphics chip…

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StarHub tests the market for 5G-capable plans with consumer 5G trial in Singapore

StarHub mobile customers who have a 5G phone can log on to…

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Marina Bay Sands can “beam” holograms of speakers on stage for hybrid events

Marina Bay Sands' new studio beams a live hologram of a speaker…

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Goondu review: Google Pixel 4a is likeable, but has shortcomings

The Google Pixel 4a is likeable with a great camera but the…

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