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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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While virtual reality develops, 360 video already brings new online experiences

Just as YouTube moved from grainy videos in the early days to…

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Goondu review: Jabra Elite Sport are nice – once paired

In the Elite Sport, Jabra has delivered another excellent companion for a…

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Download Netflix shows onto an SD card and binge during Chinese New Year

Netflix now lets you save your favourite movies onto an SD card…

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Goodbye 3D and curved TVs, you’re not missed

TV makers are fighting over image quality, rather than introducing gimmicks like…

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Can Samsung win trust back with apology, explanation for exploding Galaxy Note7?

Essentially, the problems with the Galaxy Note7 had to do with not…

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Where AI would work – recommending music in a car

As car makers install smarter features in their vehicles, a smart AI…

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Goondu review: Dell XPS 13 is a svelte laptop that does the work

With a bomb-proof design and a handy keyboard that's better than many…

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Singtel boosts mobile broadband speeds to 450Mbps with 4G upgrade

By the end of this year, Singtel expects to roll out 1Gbps…

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Shipments of PCs, tablets and phones to stagnate in 2017: Gartner

People may be holding off purchases of PCs, tablets and phones in…

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Technology will bring disruption in 2017, even to “safe” industries

When the dust settles after this latest bout of economic malaise, some…

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Can smartphones dazzle again in 2017 to counter gadget fatigue?

Ironically, as phone makers make better phones that last longer, they are…

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E-grocers like Redmart and Honestbee are great but can’t replace supermarket trips

Despite offering convenience, e-grocers are not a surefire way of always getting…

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In Singapore, small companies risk falling afoul of data protection laws

Many SMBs don't have the technical skills nor the knowledge to protect…

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Goondu review: Asus ZenBook 3 looks sleek

The ZenBook 3 should feature highly on your lists if you are…

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A Goondu Christmas wishlist to save the world… or not

As usual, we have put together a wishlist from the Techgoondu team…

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Aztech’s Blink camera lets you monitor your home or office without wires

Being untethered also means you can place the Blink camera anywhere in…

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Holiday Gift Guide 2016: What to buy for a music lover?

This holiday season, make sure you give a gift of music to…

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Goondu review: Sony NW-WM1Z Walkman is opulent, too expensive

To be honest, it's hard not to like the NW-WM1Z Walkman from…

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Holiday Gift Guide 2016: What to buy for a gamer?

From gaming PCs to the latest virtual reality (VR) headsets, there's something…

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Goondu review: LG V20 makes a mark with B&O sound

The biggest selling point is the audio quality, which phone makers are…

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