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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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Goondu review: Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless earphones

Offering excellent audio quality at a good price, the Sennheiser CX 400BT…

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RedMart data breach a reminder of danger of forgotten pieces of data

The RedMart data breach has revealed one common vulnerability facing many businesses…

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AMD Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards to challenge Nvidia for game performance crown

The AMD Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards will bring more options to…

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Goondu review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ wows with big screen

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ is a top-notch tablet with its design…

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DIY: Secure your home cameras by reducing exposure

You can't keep out all threats but you can reduce the risk…

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Security, collaboration topmost as businesses look to thrive in new normal, says Tata Communications

Augmented or virtual reality would be integral to collaboration in future, says…

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AMD’s new Ryzen 5000 processors bring the competition PC users have missed

AMD's Ryzen 5000 chips are expected to rival or even exceed Intel's…

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G Suite is now Google Workspace, with promise of tighter integration

Google Cloud's G Suite series of online productivity tools are now called…

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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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