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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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Reality check for bike sharing services as Mobike exits Singapore

Yet another bike sharing service has met its end in Singapore, with…

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Sony’s new Bravia A9G TV looks to build on OLED momentum

The Sony Bravia A9G, the Japanese company's flagship TV in 2019, comes…

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Goondu review: LG V40 ThinQ is a decent phone but faces tough rivals

The V40 will have to appeal to a relatively narrow segment of…

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Q&A: More flexibility with storing data is key, says Veeam

Organisations are looking to manage data in a way that unlocks its…

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Singapore startup Connectome wants to use game AI to make smarter virtual agents

Singapore startup Connectome is creating a virtual human agent that promises to…

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Foldable phones carry promise despite limited showing at Mobile World Congress

The foldable phone, even going by early videos and photos at the…

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In Japan, technology is helping to predict a tsunami, recycle water for affected citizens

Despite being a nation always on guard against natural disasters, Japan learnt…

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With Singapore telcos slugging it out, enjoy the benefits while they last

Enjoy the good deals now but don't be surprised if telcos take…

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Hands on: Samsung Galaxy S10+ impresses, even as rivals up the pressure

It may look familiar but small but significant updates such as an…

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Circles.Life comes up with unlimited mobile data plan at S$48 a month

Virtual operator Circles.Life has come up with what appears to be the…

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No longer Apple clones, Chinese smartphones are breaking new ground in 2019

No longer slavishly copying Apple designs, Chinse smartphone makers are proving that…

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Finally, SingPost gets fined, forced to hire more postmen to improve service

SingPost's blase attitude towards the numerous complaints over the years about its…

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With no news of Xperia XZ3 flagship, Sony Mobile leaves users wondering if it has exited Singapore

Sony has shown no signs of selling its latest Xperia XZ3 flagship…

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Goondu review: Asus Strix Scar II GL504 gaming notebook

The Asus Strix Scar II isn't the cheapest gaming notebook around but…

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Go cashless while giving out a DBS QR code angpow this Chinese New Year

DBS red packets with unique QR codes now let you specify how…

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Banning of set-top boxes in Singapore: new laws need to be clear

Technically, however, there isn't a clear line between one box that streams…

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7 consumer tech trends from CES 2019

From 8K TVs to autonomous cars, the CES 2019 show in Las…

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Late to the game, LG V40 ThinQ finally out in Singapore on Jan 26

the LG V40 smartphone that comes with no fewer than five cameras…

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