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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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Smart city spending in Asia-Pacific to rise in 2019, says IDC

The amount of money spent to make cities smart in Asia-Pacific (excluding…

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5G launches in South Korea, US, with a game of one-upsmanship

What practical impact will the new 5G launches from South Korea's SK…

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Uber opens Asia-Pacific hub in Singapore, despite leaving market earlier

About a year after exiting Southeast Asia, Uber showed off a new…

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Blood donor data leaked in Singapore may have been stolen

The personal data of more than 800,000 Singapore blood donors that was…

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New Samsung 8K TVs to cost up to S$99,999, out in Singapore in end-April

Say hi to the new Samsung 8K TVs. The Q900R just launched…

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Singaporeans among most frequent gamers: Limelight study

Singaporeans are some of the most avid gamers in the world, spending…

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More than 800,000 blood donors had personal data exposed, in latest leak in Singapore

The HSA data breach is the third such incident in Singapore in…

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Goondu review: Samsung Galaxy S10+ is an attractive, if expensive, all-rounder

In the Galaxy S10+, Samsung has made an attractive phone packed with…

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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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