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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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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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Sharp Z2 and MS1 mark launch of new “Japanese DNA” phones in Singapore

With Asus, Xiaomi and Huawei already in the market, the Sharp Z2…

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Seeking flexibility, Singapore professionals turn to entrepreneurship: Survey

As many as 41 per cent of Singapore professionals plan to start…

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Smart devices need to be more secure for IoT to work: Sophos

Cameras, door locks and other smart devices have to have be protected…

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Samsung to refund Galaxy Note7 owners in Singapore

This might resonate with users who did not face the overheating issue…

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Time to secure smart devices appearing at home

Technologies like the new Internet of Things are moving faster than the…

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In the Galaxy Note7, Samsung turned a bright star into a black hole

In the Galaxy Note7, Samsung has turned a bright shining star into…

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