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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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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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Goondu review: Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless

The P5 Wireless is surely one of the best-sounding headphones today in…

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Goondu review: Sony Xperia Z3+ hasn’t changed much

Sony put its faith in premium features such as a good camera…

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Acronis promises easy backup for users with PCs, tablets and phones

The service comes at a time when users are faced with threats…

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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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