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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 shines with top-end N3 and skinny R5 phones

They will put Oppo squarely in the fight against the big hitters…

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Moto G arrives in Singapore, joins low-cost phone fight

Yet another low-cost smartphone is turning up in Singapore, with the arrival…

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Goondu review: Dell Inspiron 11 3000 “2-in-1”

If you want an affordable touch-screen machine that also had a full-sized…

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Goondu review: Samsung Galaxy Note 4

If you can live with the larger size, the Galaxy Note 4…

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Google unveils Nexus 6, Nexus 9 with little fanfare

The Nexus 6 is a return to the best of what Android…

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Leaked Dropbox accounts or no, consumers have to wise up on security

Clearly the threat has increased and a change of mindset is needed…

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Hands on: Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop

It's not cheap, but this ergonomic keyboard and mouse combo does help…

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Line messaging, iTunes gift card scams re-appear in Singapore

Singapore mobile phone users are being told to buy iTunes gift cards…

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SingTel, FireEye ink US$50m deal to boost cyber security in region

Two operations centres will be set up in Singapore and Sydney -…

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Hands on: Oppo N1 mini is an impressive camera phone

Pleasant is the word that comes to mind when you want to…

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Hands on: Asus Memo Pad 8

For S$499, it packs in a lot of hardware in a nice…

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Q&A: Southeast Asian governments face advanced persistent threats online, says FireEye

Governments are a major target of a variety of APT malware.

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MDA proposes tougher rules, more consumer protection for pay-TV services

The new rules could give more power to TV viewers, who currently…

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Hands on: Fiio X1

Costing just S$159, the new Fiio X1 promises to be the Xiaomi…

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Property salesperson to be charged for unsolicited telemarketing messages

The accused allegedly sent unsolicited advertisements of property developments to people who…

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Goondu review: Asus P2B LED projector

For folks who travel all the time and need the occasional wall…

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Through Apple hype, smartwatches and mobile payment get boost

Thank you, Apple fans, for always believing in the hype.

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1Gbps broadband may be common in Singapore after M1 slashes prices

Further cuts from rival telecom operators could make the mind-bogglingly fast speeds…

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Cheaper mobile roaming for Singapore and Brunei users

Mobile phone users in Singapore and Brunei will get to call, SMS…

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Experts: regulation needed to secure Internet of Things

In a rush to deploy more wearable devices and sensors, manufacturers are…

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