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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 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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Goondu review: Sony Walkman NW-A30

The NW-A30 keeps pace and keeps control most of the time, delivering…

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With smart add-ons, Moto Z shines as an attractive flagship alternative

You may not hear as much about the Moto Z as other…

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NetLink Trust fined yet again for not activating fibre broadband services quickly enough

NetLink Trust is staring at a hefty fine of S$500,000 after failing…

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Cyber attacks on StarHub reveal difficulties in defending critical infrastructure

The cyber attacks on StarHub were sophisticated and well-planned, with a clear…

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StarHub outage was caused by “unprecedented” DDoS attacks

StarHub said its domain name servers (DNS) had been targeted on the…

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LG K8 brings another option to sub-S$250 smartphone buyers

The latest budget option to turn up in the sub-S$250 smartphone market…

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