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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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Oppo N3 to cost S$849 in Singapore in January 2015

The top-end model from the Chinese manufacturer, costing S$849, will not make…

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M1 rolls out 300Mbps nationwide LTE-A mobile broadband service

The race for 4G+ may also have shown that operators are at…

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As Sitex opens its doors, Black Friday online deals prove more attractive

If local players don't buck up, each close of the year will…

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Goondu review: Samsung Galaxy Note Edge isn’t that weird, after all…

Like many new concepts, the Galaxy Note Edge will split opinion. The…

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Singapore government apps: SingStat gets it right, LTA not quite

Government agencies should only start developing apps when it provides a public…

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Holiday 2014 Gift Guide: what phone and tablet to buy?

Wondering what smartphone and tablet to buy this holiday season? You have…

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Goondu review: HP Envy Beats All-in-one

Few can compete on looks or features with the Apple iMac today,…

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Trend Micro: More targeted cyber attacks in Asia in 2015

Organisations in Asia-Pacific will face more targeted cyber attacks that steal financial,…

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StarHub offers cable modem link as backup in 1Gbps fibre plan

StarHub, left with a slightly antiquated cable modem service, is bundling it…

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Goondu review: Logitech G502 Proteus Core gaming mouse

While its looks lack the design finesse of previous Logitech mice, the…

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Huawei’s Ascend Mate7 phablet in Singapore for S$749

This is an alternative to the popular Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and…

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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge 4G+ out in Singapore and it isn’t cheap

The 4G+ version, which Singapore users are getting, is going for S$1,248,…

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StarHub users face intermittent issues with mobile voice services

Following complaints from consumers, the telecom operator said at about 11am today…

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Singapore-based Aftershock unveils desktop PCs for gamers

At a time when desktop PCs are getting rarer by the day,…

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With Redmi Note 4G, Xiaomi brings another low-cost 4G phone to Singapore

The first Xiaomi device to feature 4G here, it costs a very…

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The music industry is in peril? We’ve heard that before

By trying to put the genie back in the bottle, the music…

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Hands on: Striiv Touch fitness tracker

Next to a plethora of new fitness trackers, its combination of light…

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Commentary: black sheep give Sim Lim Square a bad name

Many store owners make an honest living selling electronics and computer games,…

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Singapore tops in smartphone adoption, says Google, but no Nexus phones here?

Google's Asia executives are talking up the region as an important place…

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Ears on: Dolby Atmos impresses, but room treatment may be key

A big step up from existing surround sound offerings, it promises a…

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