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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: Focal Spirit Classic

If you are in the market for a pair of mid-priced headphones…

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Low-cost 4G phone in Singapore now with Asus’ S$299 Zenfone 5

The S$299 phone will come with the pretty exterior that has characterised…

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Singapore government tightens up cyber security after recent attacks

The wide range of measures comes after a number of high-profile incidents…

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Budding maker culture in Singapore shows importance of DIY skills

It's an area where expertise is sorely lacking, after years of emphasising…

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Will rapid push for Internet of Things push aside security concerns?

In making previously dumb devices smart, we are also exposing them to…

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Intel talks up “building blocks” for Internet of Things as privacy concerns deepen

Intel is pitching its processors and software stacks as easy-to-use "building blocks"…

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SingTel’s LTE-Advanced service comes to Samsung smartphones

Samsung's Galaxy S5 4G+, an souped up version of its popular Galaxy…

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Goondu review: Sony Walkman NWZ-ZX1 sounds great, but the price!

Sony's new player is very nice and sounds great but is very…

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Newegg finally ships to Singapore, but not everything’s available

And not everything that is on sale in the US is available…

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Commentary: Will users take up Wi-Fi with SingTel’s new mobile plans?

This won't be determined by speed, but by how easy it is…

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First three MRT stations to come online with free Wi-Fi in Singapore

But it will be more useful on the long, dreary trip on…

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Goondu review: TomTom Go 600

What will make me pay S$349 for the TomTom Go is what…

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More than 350 in Singapore sign up for “massive” online course on data analytics

It underlines the popularity of one of the infocomm industry's hottest -…

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Free calls from Singapore’s Nanu app, but do you mind ads?

Unveiling it on Tuesday, the company suggested that it needed critical mass…

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Tough critique of Techgoondu site wins reader Xiaomi Redmi Note prize

With marked-out screenshots to make his point, Danial said there was a…

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A new look at Techgoondu

As we revamp the site today, we hope the stories will continue…

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Will we lease everything, including a toaster oven, in future?

The idea of owning less, living more is appealing. But what happens…

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SingTel’s 300Mbps mobile broadband service gets a Huawei boost

SingTel's promise of 300Mbps speeds obviously is in the highest theoretical range,…

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Goondu review: Jabra Rox Wireless

Great design, fuss-free usage and overall quality make this a great sporting…

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Hands on: Fiio X3

For its price, it is a bargain in a market saturated with…

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