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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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Creative to sell “cut and paste” SXFI chip to headphone, smartphone makers in 2019

Creative head honcho Sim Wong Hoo said the key to the SXFI…

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Hands on: Dell’s Alienware Area-51m is a chunky, fully upgradeable gaming notebook

The Alienware Area-51m is a nod towards hardcore gamers who want the…

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CES 2019: Samsung, LG tout 8K, AI and virtual assistants in new TVs

Years after they first talked up 8K TVs, Samsung and LG are…

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Dell moves webcam up top on its new XPS 13 ultralight laptop in 2019

Dell's new XPS 13 comes with a webcam that is placed at…

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When technology doesn’t bring the transformation people want

So much has unravelled in 2018 that the new year promises to…

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Goondu review: HP Sprocket New Edition is a handy printer for parties

The HP Sprocket 200 makes for a fun companion when producing quick…

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Gojek expands ride-hailing trial service islandwide in Singapore

Gojek is expanding its beta ride-hailing service islandwide in Singapore from today,…

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Goondu review: Dell G7 packs the gear at an attractive price

Attractively-priced at S$2,198.99 now, the Dell G7 is a gaming notebook with…

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No low-hanging fruit for fourth telco TPG Telecom to pick in 2019

Usually, new entrants come in to disrupt a market but much of…

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Last-minute technology gift ideas for Holiday 2018

Here are some awesome tech gift ideas for the best technie in…

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Goondu review: KEF LSX speakers offer stereo alternative to soundbars

If you enjoy music in your living room, try to stretch that…

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The World Cup topped Singapore trending searches on Google in 2018

The World Cup finals that kicked off in June this year are…

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Goondu review: Cambridge Audio Edge W power amplifier

If you want a traditional Class AB setup that brings reservoirs of…

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StarHub slashes mobile prices with new SIM-only plans offering generous data bundles

StarHub has gone further than rival Big Three telcos - Singtel and…

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Besides relying on bots, hackers increasingly turn to personalised attacks: Sophos

Hackers are spending the time to specifically target high-value targets instead randomly…

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New push by IMDA to get Singapore businesses to get on cloud, go digital

The latest push from the IMDA to get Singapore's businesses ready is…

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Q&A: With LiFi, an LED light can link up smart devices securely, says Signify

Security is a selling point of LiFi, a wireless technology that lets…

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As market stabilises, design will be key to people buying more PCs: HP

More PC users are buying convertible PCs that double up as both…

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Hands on: HP Spectre Folio has leather but it’s also a serious convertible laptop

The leather feels good on the HP Spectre Folio, but the much-hyped…

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KEF LSX powered speakers come in a pair to offer stereo image

The KEF LSX speakers will appeal to folks who want a more…

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