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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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New Singapore app seeks to link up part-time job seekers and employers

A new mobile app from a Singapore employment agency, YY Hong Ye…

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Another raw deal for consumers as oBike becomes latest failure in the platform economy

When startups like oBike fail, do consumers have to pay the price?

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IoT complexity may affect rollout and adoption of smart sensors, devices: Ruckus Networks

The sheer number of smart devices that are coming online is making…

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Users seek refunds for deposits as oBike exits Singapore bike-sharing market

Users are having problems getting refunds for the deposits they placed with…

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Which mobile data plans offer the best value in Singapore?

With MyRepublic entering the fray this week, Singapore mobile users got another…

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MyRepublic launches mobile plans in Singapore, promises no bill shock

Marking its entrance into the Singapore mobile market today, MyRepublic unveiled services…

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Android phone makers using the iPhone “notch” need fresh ideas

The last thing each of these phone makers should worry about is…

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More echo chambers as people move away from Facebook for news?

If Facebook and Twitter once promised a free flow of views in…

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Q&A: Telcos have to move faster to compete with new and old rivals, says Nokia

Key to telcos' transformation is the cloud, according to equipment maker Nokia,…

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Ears on: Sonos Beam is a cheaper, smaller soundbar for living rooms

If you're looking for a decent-sounding sound bar for the living room…

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Will blockchain threaten the role of trusted hubs like Singapore?

If being a hub is the basic strategy, Singapore has to ask…

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Grab launches GrabFood delivery service in Singapore, aims to be one-stop app

Grab has come up with a food delivery service, called GrabFood, as…

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Sporting a notch, LG G7+ to be out in Singapore in June for S$1,198

The company will be hoping it can convince users who have not…

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Asia-Pacific organisations could lose US$1.75 trillion to cyber threats: Microsoft

Organisations in Asia-Pacific stand to lose as much as US$1.75 trillion if…

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M1’s new mobile remittance service uses MyInfo digital service

M1 unveiled a new remittance service today that makes use of the…

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Goondu review: Klipsch Heritage HP-3 headphones are big on bass

Whether you like Klipsch's sound signature, what you can't deny is that…

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Goondu review: Honor 9 Lite looks good for its price

If you want to see how far your dollar can stretch when…

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Most Singaporeans say they can go cashless for a day: Visa survey

Most Singaporeans say they can go a day without using cash to…

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As Uber ends rides in Singapore, what lessons for regulating platform companies?

With Grab and Uber, regulators could hardly say no to the merger,…

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MyRepublic to offer mobile services as virtual operator after tie-up with StarHub

Fibre broadband operator MyRepublic will be offering mobile services in Singapore in…

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