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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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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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As it beefs up cyber security, Singapore has to be ready for the worst

Singapore's cyber security plan calls for a hardening of defences, for example,…

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Goondu review: LG 34UC98 curved monitor

With a smart design, the LG 34UC98 is one of the most…

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Microsoft opens up source code, offers cyber security expertise to governments in Asia

Microsoft is opening up its source code for governments in Asia Pacific,…

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On the digital food trail in Tokyo

Finding a great bowl of ramen, amazing pieces of sushi and the…

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More than one episode needed to get Netflix users hooked on a series

Couch potatoes always took more than the first episode of a series…

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Goondu review: HP ZBook Studio G3

The HP ZBook Studio G3 looks like a pretty ultrabook but is…

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Triple the mobile data for S$9.90 a month for Singtel users

Singtel users can now pay S$9.90 a month to triple their mobile…

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Self-driving cars show up the flip side of platform economy

While drivers alike have benefited from such platforms, they will face competition…

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Hands on: Lutron wireless light switches and sensors

If you're renovating your place or are switching out old, broken switches,…

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Goondu review: LG gram 15 offers a big screen in sub-1kg frame

Being lighter than existing 13-inchers yet packing the full power of an…

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Singtel fibre broadband users get free Wi-Fi at its Singapore hotspots

Singtel is giving unlimited data usage at Wi-Fi hotspots at places such…

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Just as its fortunes rise, Samsung is hit by Galaxy Note 7 recall

For Samsung, every day is a lost day as this costly Galaxy…

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Trial of smart Philips lighting could help shoppers navigate a Singapore mall

The smart lighting technology offered by Philips Lighting is being tested in…

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Three players seek airwaves to become Singapore’s fourth telco

Three players threw their names in the hat in a bid to…

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