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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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Singapore government to give out S$2.4 billion in ICT tenders this year

The Singapore government will give out contracts worth S$2.4 billion in the…

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Frequency fees waived for telcos testing out 5G services in Singapore

Telecom operators testing out new 5G services in Singapore will have frequency…

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Five ways to avoid being an easy victim of ransomware

You can only try to stay safe as much as possible in…

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Curved-edge Xiaomi Mi Note 2, Redmi 4X out in Singapore

With the screen curved on both sides like its its Korean rivals,…

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In Singapore, angst and impatience with tech startups that don’t succeed fast

For Singapore, the temptation is to measure success by the number of…

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Apply for loans, credit cards without keying in personal details online

The next time you sign up for a credit card in Singapore,…

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Q&A: Constant need to adapt skills even as digitalisation brings jobs to infocomm sector

Infocomm technology (ICT) talent will be in demand with the digitalisation of…

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Goondu review: Beyerdynamic Xelento remote impresses with signature sound

In the Beyerdynamic Xelento, a clear-eyed pursuit of accuracy and detail results…

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Singapore businesses worried about upcoming EU data protection regime: Veritas

Organisations around the world - including those in Singapore - are worried…

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LG W7 leads new OLED TV lineup in Singapore as prices get more attractive

Even if you cant afford the top-end LG W7 OLED TV, the…

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StarHub outage not due to DDoS attack after all, say regulators

A StarHub outage in October last year was not caused by a…

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Customer loyalty is key as competition heats up in Singapore mobile market

Competition is great for consumers. For telcos, customer loyalty could make a…

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Singapore company OraStream lets users stream their music in high-res, on the go

The Brio music server, when installed on a PC or Mac, turns…

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As Singapore banks ditch physical tokens, can software options be as secure?

The question users must ask is whether this new digital token is…

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Goondu review: LG G6 promises less frills, more user-friendly features

Placed on a shop display among rival phones, the LG G6 doesn't…

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Q&A: Futurologist Ian Pearson says selfies will grow up to be more useful

Dr Ian Pearson, a British futurologist, tells Techgoondu that the selfie will…

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Linksys Velop Wi-Fi Mesh system promises better connectivity at home

The Velop will come in handy for many Singapore home owners, often…

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Touting practical features, LG’s G6 aims to battle sleeker rivals

The LG G6 is out in Singapore on April 14 for S$988,…

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M1 woos enterprises with new corporate mobile plans

Called Enterprise Mobile, the new M1 corporate plans target an increasingly competitive…

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