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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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Can smartwatches become luxury goods?

The biggest thing against smart watches is the technology they bring. It…

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Will it be a messy Internet of Things with no standards?

The Internet of Things is not as simple to sell as PCs.…

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Hands on: Asus ZenPad S 8.0

This is one tablet to watch out for if you want a…

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Computex 2015: Intel unveils new 5th-gen PC chips, claims progress in mobility

The world's largest chipmaker is banking once more on performance in its…

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Goondu review: LG G4 impresses with sleek design, neat interface

The G4 is one of those rare phones that I liked the moment…

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Sony’s Xperia Z4 is now Z3+ for global markets, out in June

Perhaps the Japanese company knew that this wasn't a big upgrade over…

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Singapore government to launch infocomm tenders worth S$2.2 billion

The amount outstrips the S$1.95 billion spent last year and is among…

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Goondu review: Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi

If you want a two-in-one Windows tablet cum laptop, it has to…

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Intel Compute Stick to go on sale in Singapore, Malaysia in coming weeks

The compact Intel Compute Stick PC is coming to Singapore and Malaysia…

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Singtel preps 10Gbps fibre broadband, as it tests GPON technology

It could start yet another speed race, pushing 1Gbps plans which only…

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Singtel warned for social media campaign to bad-mouth rivals

But the IDA stopped short of making the errant telecom operator pay…

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Sony’s slim Bravia X9000C 4K TV out in Singapore in June

Available in 55 and 65 inches, the X9000C series boasts a slim…

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What Singapore’s fourth cellphone operator can offer

More generous mobile data bundles, better coverage and simpler plans are the…

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iflix to stream videos from major US content partners

Unfortunately, they won't be available to Singapore viewers for now.

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Hands on: Dell Alienware Area 51

Hefty physically and to your wallet as well, the Alienware Area 51…

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Hands on: LG G4 sticks to formula but glams up with leather cover

LG hasn’t deviated much from the G3’s successful formula last year. And…

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Goondu review: HTC One M9

The HTC One M9, like its predecessor, looks great, has good hardware,…

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M1 to link up corporate customers to fibre broadband services directly

Their customers too won't have to wait for NetLink Trust to do…

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Goondu review: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Beautifully designed and packed with the latest hardware, this is the best…

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Huawei’s new P8Max features a 6.8-inch screen, still called a smartphone

The P8Max is likely the largest smartphone out there, at least where…

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