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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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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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8-year-old’s doodle to take over Google Singapore homepage on Aug 9

An eight-year-old boy's futuristic vision of Singapore - complete with rocket-powered trains…

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Commentary: Singapore’s fourth telco may get chunk of airwaves cheaper

The latest move to stir more competition is a sign that things…

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Goondu review: Sony Smart B-Trainer

It's managed to address the obvious issues such as usability and weight,…

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SingPass to be more secure for e-government services from July 5

The new SingPass system promises to let users log in like they…

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Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless out in Singapore, costs S$690

The P5 Wireless lets you listen to your tunes without getting entangled…

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Asus’ cutesy LolliFlash lets you add light to smartphone snaps

Asus' LolliFlash promises users better lighting and even colour filters for that…

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Warning: Don’t fall for SingPass phishing scam

If you receive a suspicious-sounding e-mail telling you to verify your details…

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Indoor Wi-Fi Mesh promises to remove wireless dead zones in Singapore homes

The idea is to put up a mesh network in your home…

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Q&A: What’s driving Singapore’s online shopping craze

A hassle-free and effortless experience is helping people overcome the need to…

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Shipments of hybrid portable PCs gathering pace

Those tablet-laptop hybrids that let users flip around or detach a touch-screen…

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Sony Xperia Z3+ phone, Xperia Z4 tablet reach Singapore this month

They bring more options to folks who like a clean Android interface…

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MasterCard: half of Asia-Pacific smartphone users shop on the mobile

The results reflect the growing popularity of e-commerce sites in a region…

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Singapore mobile operators to switch off 2G services in 2017

Existing 2G-only users can choose to continue with their current plans at…

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Goondu review: Sony’s Walkman NW-ZX2 is top notch, with a price to match

The new Walkman is a must-listen if you value good music on…

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Neumob says it can accelerate mobile apps, unblock content

Neumob is aimed at the consumer instead of content providers with deep…

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Twitter opens Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore

It claims to offer a place for clients to see what's trending…

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Getting lossless streaming music in Singapore

Tidal HiFi or Deezer Elite for CD-quality streaming for the audiophile? We…

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