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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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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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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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