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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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Three laptops to consider before the Surface Book turns up

Don't want to wait for Microsoft's much anticipated Surface Book to turn…

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Goondu review: HTC One E9+ Dual SIM

The likeable phone possesses the DNA of earlier HTC models, is updated…

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Microsoft surprises with Surface Book

For the first time, the best PC laptop could be made by…

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Nexus 6P to be out in Singapore in two colours, with 64GB and 128GB

The latest Google Nexus 6P phone unveiled this week will arrive in…

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Goondu review: Panasonic Toughpad FZ-X1

A toughed up Android tablet for industrial uses, it is aimed at…

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Q&A: Smart homes are not just about fancy gadgets, says Lutron

It has been developing automated lights, sensor-based dimming and remote controlled window…

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Finding the right fitness gadget for your run

How do you pick a fitness band from a smart watch? Here's…

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Sony brings Xperia Z5, plus compact and 4K versions, to Singapore from October

Sony's new Xperia Z5 Premium, the first smartphone to sport a 4K…

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Lack of local market still an issue as Singapore enjoys startup “gold rush”

After the early buzz of the past few years, startups here often…

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Goondu review: LG’s 55EG960T OLED TV will wow home theatre fans

Video buffs who have been waiting for a worthy replacement for their…

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Singtel’s new data-centric mobile plan signals shift in market

It does not tie users down, because it is a no-contract deal.…

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Samsung Gear S2, Gear S2 classic out in Singapore in October

Despite not using the more common Android Wear, they are expected to…

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Is it time to cut the cord as Netflix comes to Singapore in early 2016?

The increased competition means that more people could be encouraged to cut…

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Commentary: bread and butter issues, not social media, will swing votes in GE2015

Candidates understand that even in an age of social media, there's nothing…

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Should you buy a curved TV now?

Will curved TVs be a fad, like how 3D has failed to…

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Improved data roaming deals for Singapore users, as competition heats up

Singapore telecom operators have of late been sweetening the deal for frequent…

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ViewQwest brings 4K streaming box to Singapore as it opens up VPN service

The new box will be welcome by folks who have liked ViewQwest's…

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M1 speeds up fibre broadband offerings, with 10Gbps for homes by year-end

M1 said it hopes that prices for equipment would be cheaper in…

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MyRepublic readies mobile trial in October, promises unlimited data to supporters

The trial is limited to an outdoor area surrounding a few apartment…

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Windows 10 features on the Mac with Parallels Desktop 11

The latest version promises to bring some of Windows 10's most talked…

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