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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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Holiday Gift Guide 2016: What to buy for a digital nomad

Here are some gift ideas for your favourite digital nomad, sorry, road…

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Singapore IT leaders look to hybrid cloud: Microsoft survey

Respondents were unlikely to invest more in solely private or public clouds,…

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Singtel network down? Tough for connected homes and businesses

With the Singtel network down, the angry reactions from both business and…

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Goondu review: TomTom Touch

If a tracker rather than a large watch with a screen is…

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Singtel ties up with Tidal to stream lossless hi-fi music on the go

The telecom operator is bringing the Tidal streaming service to subscribers for…

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Netflix finally lets users download videos to watch offline

Netflix users can now download their favourite shows onto their mobile devices…

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Singapore telcos to roll out Mobile Connect, promising simple, secure logins

Mobile Connect enables a user to use his mobile number to gain…

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With Black Friday deals, SSDs get cheap enough for home storage

With SSD prices falling over Black Friday, these new storage devices are…

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Hooq launches in Singapore, takes on Netflix with cheaper offering

Hooq boasts a eclectic lineup that brings together Bollywood shows and Hollywood…

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Hands on: Sony MP-CL1A pico projector

Projectors like the Sony MP-CL1A pico projector would prove handy for a…

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Rethinking personal space in the enterprise cloud

Organisations have to assume their networks are already compromised and they have…

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Razer Blade Stealth goes on sale in Singapore, costs from S$1,499.90

With a slim design and top-end hardware packed in, the Razer Blade…

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Goondu review: LG G6 Signature OLED raises the bar

If money is no object, the LG G6 Signature is what you…

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Hands on: Lenovo Yoga Book lets you scribble naturally

The Yoga Book has a stylus that lets you change out a…

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Goondu DIY: Hooking up the little-known ARC feature on your smart TV

A feature that's been around for a few years now, ARC essentially…

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Decisions made with data still require sound judgement

For many people seeking absolutism in the ongoing data revolution, the Trump…

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US presidential election generated record online traffic: Akamai

More than three million online viewers watching the presidential election in the…

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Goondu review: Sharp Z2 is worth a look

In the Sharp Z2, you have a competitive product that looks well-thought…

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Singapore online retail space set for shakeup with potential Amazon entry

The online retail space in Singapore looks to be headed for a…

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Samsung’s Gear S3 to cost S$548 in Singapore

The Gear S3 comes in two versions - a "frontier" one for…

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