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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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What’s the 5G sales pitch for Singapore telcos?

Telcos have to show what 5G truly brings to the table that…

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Q&A: E-sports is not overhyped, will get its own Lewis Hamilton, says ESPL

Despite eye-watering amounts of money being pumped into e-sports, the new competitive…

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Goondu review: Sonos Arc impresses with music playback but is pricey

The Sonos Arc will impress both music and movie lovers, while also…

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Streaming Netflix or YouTube on your 4K TV? Check your Wi-Fi link

You might think you're watching your favourite Netflix or YouTube shows in…

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Goondu review: Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB

The Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB notebook will win over creative professionals…

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Goondu review: Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

The Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. headphones bank on a retro style but…

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Cybersecurity validation to tackle threats that can go unnoticed

Businesses must continuously test their cybersecurity defences to see if they are…

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TraceTogether wearable token in Singapore needs to gain users’ trust

The TraceTogther wearable's use should be narrowly defined. It must be used…

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ConnecTechAsia becomes virtual event

ConnecTechAsia, one of Asia's largest infocomm and media shows, is going virtual…

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Goondu review: LG gram 17 is an easily likable big-screen laptop

Fancy a laptop with a 17-inch screen that weighs only as much…

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Most useful tech interventions during Singapore Covid-19 “circuit breaker”

Technology interventions such as Zoom video calls and laptops will be long-term…

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Goondu review: Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earphones sound great

Offering a great fit and useful noise cancelling, the Sennheiser Momentum True…

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Zero-interest, deferred payments for Dell Technologies server, storage and networking gear

Dell Technologies today rolled out deferred payment and zero-interest schemes for businesses…

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Uber to move Asia-Pacific HQ out of Singapore

At its Singapore office opening last year, Uber was keen to be…

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Citizens are wary of giving up personal data during Covid-19. It’s a good thing

People should be asking is what types of data will be collected…

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Dell’s new XPS 15 and XPS 17 look promising as powerful, large-screen laptops

Sporting a sleek design, the Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops…

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M1 outage in Singapore a reminder of challenges of remote working

The new normal after the pandemic may be to go digital, but…

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The easiest way to get hacked during the pandemic? Your old passwords

Many digital acounts are compromised because users used the same old passwords…

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