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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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Funan the IT mall to close amid e-commerce boom

Even as IT has become a necessity in life, the big IT…

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Hands on: Jabra Eclipse

Like other Bluetooth earpieces, the Eclipse is designed to take phone calls,…

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Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Gear for the gamer

What better way to bring a smile to that favourite gamer of…

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Goondu review: Archt Audio One

The Archt One looks good and has an easy-to-use interface, along with…

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Alarm raised as malware hits mobile banking users in Singapore

One particular ruse that the malware creators have used was to prompt…

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5 deals to show why you should buy online this holiday season

With steeply discounted items on American sites, you can actually buy something…

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Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Gadgets for the man, woman on the go

Here are the top smartphones, tablets, laptops and accessories that make great…

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Q&A: Opera looks to compression to solve mobile data woes

Data compression increases the efficiency of global networks because the size of…

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Andios wants to be new online marketplace for used smartphones

If you are thinking of selling your iPhone, there's now a new…

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Goondu review: Sony Xperia Z5 has great camera, needs to be slimmer

This is a phone for folks who want a handy camera on…

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As more data is created, meaningful intelligence becomes elusive

Finding a needle in a haystack is a thankless endeavour. The more…

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Split from Symantec, Veritas seeks to make data “visible” and useful

The company is pitching its data management tools as a must-have to…

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Goondu review: Sony NW-ZX100 Walkman

The new model costs just a fraction of the price of top-end…

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Samsung’s large-screen Galaxy View costs from S$898 in Singapore

With a screen that's larger than most conventional tablets, the Samsung View…

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Goondu review: Samsung Gear S2

It's not the cheapest but is one of the most accomplished smart…

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StarHub drops prices for SIM-only mobile plans

StarHub has dropped prices for its SIM-only mobile plans today, following rival…

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Xiaomi brings Redmi Note 2 with “flagship performance” to Singapore

It's yet another option for folks who want many of the features…

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Goondu review: Google Nexus 6P

Combining premium design, high-end hardware and a clean interface, it will appeal…

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Huawei’s new smartwatch looks like a Swiss watch… made in China

Huawei probably has sensed a demand for classic-looking watches that sport some…

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B&W’s 803 D3 stands out in new flagship speaker range

The new 803 D3s bring along the "turbine head" seen in the…

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