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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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StarHub viewers can watch TVB dramas as they’re shown in Hong Kong

This is a good move by StarHub to offer legit content as…

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Hands on: LG G3 should be on your wishlist

With its sharper screen and camera features, the G3 has managed to…

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Life’s good when you have a S$7,500 LG OLED TV

They are not cheap, but they are ultra thin and show off…

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Goondu review: Martian Passport smartwatch

The Martian Passport looks more like a watch than many other smartwatches…

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Microsoft Surface Pro 3 ships in Singapore end-August, costs from S$1,108

In the Surface Pro 3, it looks like Microsoft has created something…

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Small is beautiful in future desktop PCs

Whether you place one next to the TV as a home theatre…

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OpenNet fined S$240,000 for poor quality of service

It had failed to connect up users fast enough, according to new…

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SingTel fined S$6 million for exchange outage

It's hard to say if SingTel's punishment is "fair" but it certainly…

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Q&A: Big Data needs to be fast enough for users, says SAP

Big data should give frontline staff - not just C-level executives pondering…

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M1 unveils 10Gbps fibre broadband for Singapore businesses

It signals the smallest of Singapore's Big Three operators' intention to muscle…

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Hands on: Asus Fonepad 7

The Fonepad 7 will fit well with many users looking for a…

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Can a new cellphone operator boost competition in Singapore?

Ask any Singapore cellphone user if he is happy these days and…

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Intel’s Atom-based NUC takes aim at thin clients

The fanless kit is targeted at low-end computers used to control digital…

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Singapore telcos told: no 4G add-on fee for users on contract

As StarHub has learnt, it may not be so smart to take…

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Moto X to sell for S$568 in Singapore

Motorola's much-hype Moto X smartphone is finally making its way to Singapore…

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IDA looks to mobile virtual network operators to spur competition in Singapore

But this won't be the first time that Singapore has welcomed such…

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Commentary: StarHub starts charging for 4G

It's not that consumers are daft, for not reading the fine print.…

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Commentary: SingTel not making money from World Cup? That’s good news

The first step is to let the pay-TV operators know it's time…

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Goondu review: Microsoft Surface 2

Souped up now, Microsoft's tablet retains its great design and is great…

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Will StarHub’s new set-top box matter with streaming video?

Newer set-top boxes are no way to tie down customers or gain…

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