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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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Hands on: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold looks promising with foldable screen

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold may be the first PC with a…

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Sony steals show with concept car at CES 2020, as disruption threatens industry

Though it is not meant for production, the Sony Vision-S prototype car…

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CES 2020: LG’s updated rollable OLED TV to ship this year

Fancy a TV screen that rolls up into a ceiling or cabinet…

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On eve of CES 2020, a new Samsung robot called Ballie, and a call to use tech for good

Fancy a ball-shaped robot that follows you around at home and helps…

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Samsung shows off an impressive bezel-less 8K TV at CES 2020

At CES 2020, Samsung showed off a bezel-less 8K TV with a…

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Goondu review: HP Elite Dragonfly shines as lightweight convertible laptop

In the lightweight HP Elite Dragonfly, users will find a portable laptop…

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Much to look forward to, much to worry, as 2020 arrives with new digital wave

How the 2020s pan out will depend on how well the technologies…

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Grab, Singtel bid for digital bank licence in Singapore makes sense

A joint bid by Grab and Singtel today for a digital full…

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Breaking up with your phone? It’s easier said than done

Does digital detox or going cold turkey work? Or better to cut…

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All I want for Christmas 2019 is…

What would a geek like to unbox during Christmas? Techgoondu writers have…

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Citizens need to be aware, in control of data shared with government

Even with the best intentions, the government cannot simply say "trust us"…

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Hands on: Rakuten Kobo Forma is a lightweight, handy e-book reader

The Rakuten Kobo Forma is a large-screen e-reader that is lightweight and…

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Goondu DIY: Managing the smart devices in a smart home

Adding a smart lightbulb or doorbell to your smart home? That may…

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Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Last-minute tech gift ideas

From a Sonos Move portable speaker to an LG C9 OLED TV,…

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More travellers seeking smart wallets for better exchange rates: YouTrip

Travellers are increasingly looking to e-wallets to get more favourable exchange rates…

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2.6 billion 5G subscriptions by end of 2025: Ericsson

There will be 2.6 billion 5G subscriptions by end-2025, as the new…

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Goondu review: Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

With the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, most of the daily commute…

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With more gadgets hooked up, smart homes need better networking and cybersecurity

With dozens of connected devices in smart homes today, home networks have…

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Out in Singapore, Arlo Pro 3 camera promises easy setup for smart homes

If you've been waiting for a surveillance camera that is easy to…

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Disney+ shows competition is good, not bad, for video streaming users

With Disney+ entering a highly competitive market, each video streaming provider has…

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