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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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Singapore looks to Big Data, immersive media with infocomm media masterplan

Who knows how things will pan out in the next five years,…

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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+ out in Singapore from this weekend

As it seeks a boost to smartphone sales, the Korean electronics firm…

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Facing online rivals, StarHub opens up its video streaming service

The online streaming service is StarHub's latest bid to win back "cord…

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At 50, Singapore seeks new path as a Smart Nation

There's no quick fix this time. Unlike the roads, airports and big…

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Listen to 50 years of Singapore music in 50 songs

Music streaming service Deezer has dug up 50 made-in-Singapore tracks from 50…

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Champions League to be shown on both Singtel and StarHub

Fans won't be forced to sign up for one pay-TV operator to…

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LG’s 4K OLED TVs coming to Singapore this month

It brings the high contrast offered by OLED technology along with 4K…

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As smartphones get cheaper, Singapore telcos rethink old strategies

For consumers, this means better deals. And that's good news after seeing…

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OnePlus 2 turns up in Singapore, but is it a flagship killer?

Though a good followup to last year's OnePlus 1, which also gained…

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Goondu DIY: Getting Windows 10 without the wait

There's a useful download tool that you can use to get started…

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Windows 10 earns positive reviews as Microsoft reaches the crossroads

With Windows 10, the company is seeking to win over users like…

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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S2 out in Singapore in August

The smaller screen sizes seem to follow Apple's iPad and iPad mini,…

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Hands on: Xiaomi’s fancy Mi Note makes it to Singapore at S$569

It will come with a number of much-desired features often found in…

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Dell brings first rugged Windows tablet to Singapore

The Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet is said to be able to survive…

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Ovum: Sub-US$100 smartphones to get more common

Telecom operators like those in Singapore may have to rethink a decades-long…

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Goondu DIY: Getting Windows 10 on a new PC, or clean installing it

Not everyone gets to enjoy it for free. PC enthusiasts won't have…

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No go for smart homes without good wireless links

Even as millions of devices are set up to connect from smart…

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As Singapore’s fourth telco awaits, M1 and StarHub roll out better mobile deals

When StarHub and M1 unveiled unexpectedly competitive deals for mobile users last…

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Goondu review: Sony Xperia Z4 tablet

Unlike previous Xperias, the new version has a USB port that does…

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Hands on: TomTom Go 610

For folks who need a full-feature GPS system, it is as good…

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