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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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Samsung turns to Quantum dot, sticks with curved TVs in new 2016 lineup

Samsung today showed off Quantum dot as a key feature in its…

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Singtel launches cyber security institute to train experts for the region

Simply called the Cyber Security Institute (CSI), it will allow companies to…

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Gartner: Worldwide IoT spending to grow to US$348 million in 2016

Organisations worldwide will spend some US$348 million on Internet of Things setups…

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Goondu review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

If you want a budget phone that has all the bells and…

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Fines and warnings for 11 organisations for data privacy lapses in Singapore

The move against such data privacy lapses is an unprecedented one that…

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Ears on: Sennheiser HD 800 S

The background is darker, the vocals have a bit more body and…

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Sony’s VPL-VW5000ES 4K home theatre projector brings the works – at a hefty price

If you have S$84,000 to spare, and a room large enough to…

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StarHub runs smart home trials, to launch service this year

With smart sensors, cameras and other gadgets fitted at home, a parent…

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Hooq to bring video streaming service to Singapore

It will be offered in Singapore eventually but with a content mix…

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Samsung’s Galaxy TabPro S runs Windows, costs S$1,698 in Singapore

Running Windows 10, the Galaxy TabPro S comes with a removable thin…

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LG’s new 2016 OLED TVs look great, cost as much too

LG's new OLED TV range for 2016 looks great, but the top-notch…

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Revolv smart home hubs to be bricked

Google had bought Revolv in 2014, and now will stop supporting the…

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Acronis: One in three users have lost data, many willing to pay for recovery

About one in three people have lost important data on a PC,…

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Microsoft Lumia 950, 950 XL out in Singapore

If you're a diehard Windows phone user, you'd be happy to hear…

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Singapore commuters finally get to pay for rides with their phones

After years of technology trials, Singapore commuters will finally get to tap…

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Are small phones coming back with the new iPhone SE?

Are users gravitating back to a small screen after their flirtation with…

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LG’s modular G5 in Singapore in April, to cost S$988

The first such modular smartphone from LG, it promises to change the…

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Asus’ RP-AC68U Wireless AC repeater looks sleek

The Asus RP-AC68U helps extend your fast Wireless AC network and does…

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Despite flaws, The Division is a game that changes things for online gaming

More akin to Grand Theft Auto (GTA) than World of Warcraft, this…

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Goondu DIY: Five things to tweak when unboxing Samsung’s Galaxy S7 edge

Samsung's Galaxy S7 edge looks great but its Touchwiz interface doesn't. Here…

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