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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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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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Ears on: Sony WF-SP700N noise cancelling earphones wear snugly for workouts

At S$299, the Sony WF-SP700N wireless sports earphones aren't cheap but they…

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Goondu review: Vivo V9 looks promising with sleek design, despite flaws

The biggest draw for the Vivo V9 is its S$479 price tag.…

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Grab expands with new grocery delivery service, amid regulatory scrutiny

Grab will be delivering groceries to homes in Southeast Asia this year,…

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New Linksys EA8100-AH Max-Stream router is exclusive to StarHub in Singapore

The Linksys EA8100-AH Max-Stream router promises to make use of a part…

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Singapore authorities threaten to unwind Grab-Uber merger but the cab has long left

In the Grab-Uber merger, the authorities here have been shown up in…

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Techgoondu Conversations: Getting refunds from oBike and sizing up Singapore’s mobile market

In the first Techgoondu Conversations episode, our new enterprise technology podcast, my…

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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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