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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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Goondu review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4

In the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, the Korean company has created a…

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Q&A: APIs needed to accelerate IoT growth, says CA

The speed that is needed to make sense of the data from…

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StarHub unveils Android TV box with its StarHub Go video streaming app

StarHub yesterday unveiled its own Android TV box to let users watch…

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Goondu review: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 packs in the features for mass appeal

Though the Galaxy Note 9 doesn't deviate too much from Samsung's tried…

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Goondu review: Jamo Studio SB 36 sound bar

In a crowded market, the new Jamo SB 36 sound bar aims…

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Complexity in IT systems is making it tough to fight cyber attacks and protect private data

The complexity of IT systems is the underlying reason for successful cyber…

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Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac uses less space, fires up Windows faster

Folks who use Windows on a Mac will now be able to…

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Don’t like Apple or Samsung? Here are five Chinese flagship phones

Chinese flagship phones now sport innovative designs that rival the best from…

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Vaio laptops back in Singapore with new S11 and S13 ultraportables

The new Vaio models are made in Japan and have many of…

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Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 brings upgrades to a flagship tablet

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S4 has to win over many existing tablet users,…

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Facing slower sales, Samsung doubles down on features with pricey Galaxy Note 9

Samsung's new Galaxy Note 9 is packed with more memory, storage and…

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YouTrip mobile wallet lets users pay in 150 currencies and avoid fees

Launched today by EZ-Link, You Technologies and Mastercard, the YouTrip mobile wallet…

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Goondu review: Mobvoi TicWatch Pro comes with dual screens

Costing US$249.99 (S$342), the TicWatch Pro has packed in some useful technology,…

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US$2.1 billion to be spent on blockchain solutions in Asia-Pacific by 2022: IDC

As much as S$2.1 billion will be spent on blockchain solutions in…

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Response to SingHealth data breach shows low awareness, rushed decisions

Despite the unprecedented SingHealth data breach, many people seem unperturbed that they…

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Goondu review: LG C8 impresses as an “entry-level” OLED TV

There is nothing entry-level about the LG C8 OLED TV, despite it…

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Thank you for making the Techgoondu Mobile Photography Workshop a blast!

Readers enjoyed a memorable evening last week exploring how to shoot better…

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Goondu review: LG G7+ ThinQ is attractive but marred by some design decisions

One big hurdle for the LG G7+ ThinQ is the steeper asking…

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In Singapore’s worst cyber attack, much still unknown and fallout yet to come

In Singapore's worst cyber attack, the fallout may only come in the…

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Spending on IoT in Asia-Pacific to grow to US$291.7 billion in 2018: IDC

Organisations in Asia-Pacific will be spending as much as US$291.7 billion on…

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