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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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Xiaomi woos the West with Mi 5 at Mobile World Congress

The Mi 5 brings what users elsewhere have come to expect -…

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LG goes modular with new G5 flagship phone

Whether LG's big bet pays off will be clearer in the months…

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Singapore needs more engineers, less short-term planning

For the young who are heeding this call to be join the…

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Goondu review: Dell XPS 15 laptop

If you are seeking a large laptop that isn't too hefty to…

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Singapore’s fourth telco to get discount for spectrum, more competition expected

This fourth telecom operator will get first dips at a much-sought after…

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In Singapore now: Asus’ Zen AiO Pro with a 4K screen

A decent Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M onboard should let you enjoy some…

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Samsung’s Gear S2 smartwatch in rose gold and platinum out in Singapore

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Samsung's Gear S2 smartwatch now comes…

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Goondu review: TomTom Spark

The Spark could have done a bit more - with an improved…

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Q&A: Pay-TV piracy a sign of frustrated consumers, says Irdeto

One reason why people pirate pay-TV content, says Irdeto vice-president for Asia-Pacific,…

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Free isn’t everything, India tells Facebook as it blocks limited Net app

Net neutrality may be a controversial topic on which not everyone agrees.…

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Five tablets and phones from China making a difference

Even as the novelty of a sub-S$200 smartphone fades, the good value…

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Catch up on free TV this Lunar New Year with StarHub, Singtel, Netflix

It's going to be a packed holiday for couch potatoes, no matter…

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Singtel brings 10Gbps fibre to homes, fastest yet in Singapore

Such a fibre broadband service demands many changes, especially in hardware and…

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Expect phone hacking, fraud to rise as mobile transactions become common

The question for consumers, as more turn to the phone as a…

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Out in Singapore, Visa Checkout promises easier online shopping

The service lets users pay for items more easily, without having to…

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Goondu review: LG V10 packs two screens

Kudos go to LG for raising the bar for music lovers and…

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TomTom Spark fitness watch comes to Singapore

TomTom's wearable is geared towards fitness enthusiasts who like its previous fitness…

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NEC opens a Cyber Security Factory in Singapore

The new centre will bring more expertise to these shores, while also…

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Hands on: Klipsch R6i On-Ear

Ultimately, whether you'd like the R6i On-Ear is down to how much…

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Intel outs 6th-gen Core vPro chips for professionals

Built into the hardware, it lets you identify yourself with more than…

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