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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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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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Samsung looks to sleek Galaxy S8, S8+ to win back users

Out in Singapore in April, the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ will…

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Time for government agencies to be citizen-centric in Singapore’s smart nation push

Perhaps only a handful out of dozens of smart nation projects will…

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Ears on: Sonos Playbase

For home owners who want a straightforward system that also performs reasonably…

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Samsung launches souped-up Galaxy Tab S3, despite falling tablet sales

Samsung has souped up its Galaxy Tab S3 tablet even as there…

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Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge finally get Nougat update in Singapore

If you're rocking a year-old Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge in…

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Singapore PC maker Dreamcore to show off custom gaming PCs at IT Show 2017

Dreamcore PCs come with a custom-designed aluminium case that is smaller than…

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Goondu review: B&O Play BeoPlay H4 brings a bass boost

Though the company says the BeoPlay H4 produces its signature sound, the…

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Circles.Life woos mobile data users with cheap 20GB add-on plan

The new add-on mobile data bundle from Circles.Life will be welcome by…

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Q&A: Enterprises can manage data efficiently on the cloud, says Veritas

Enterprises can enjoy the scale and reach of the cloud and still…

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Uphill struggle against cyber attacks, as Mindef hacking case shows

The attack is another wake-up call for government agencies planning to go…

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StarHub JuniorProtectPlus plan lets parents set surfing curfews for children

Called JuniorProtect Plus, the service launched enables parents to set surfing times…

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Sony set to bring new Bravia A1 OLED TVs to Singapore

The new Bravia A1 TV is the first from the Japanese electronics…

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New S$8.4m cyber security lab in NUS to boost capabilities

The cyber security lab will provide a realistic environment for researchers and…

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One in three Singapore users don’t manage passwords securely: CSA

Most respondents said they used a combination of letters, numbers and symbols…

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