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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 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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Easier Wireless@SG login now for phone and tablet users

Using EAP-SIM technology, the new sign-on process makes it much easier to…

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Hands on: Thuraya SatSleeve for Android

It will appeal to niche users, for example, people who trek often…

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M1 offers fixed IP add-on for home broadband users for S$2 a month

M1 is offering a fixed IP address for just S$2 a month,…

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Goondu review: TomTom Runner GPS watch

The fuss-free navigation plus TomTom's accurate tracking make the watch very attractive…

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Hands on: Samsung Galaxy S5 sticks to formula

It's kept to formula, yes, but if you already like Samsung phones,…

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Goondu review: Xiaomi Mi3 still good value, but can do with more polish

Despite a very reasonable price, it doesn't seem to punch as hard…

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Surface 2 comes to Singapore with updated features

Sadly, Windows RT has an uphill battle to win over users because…

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World Cup 2014 to come to both SingTel and StarHub screens

This time round, the rights have been secured three months ahead of…

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Commentary: Switch between wireless networks seamlessly? Not so fast

The concept is not new, and technically, it's not as difficult as…

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New two-factor token lets the blind transact securely online

There's now a specially-made token that enables the blind to transact online…

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SingTel users can pay for Windows Phone apps via monthly bill

SingTel's smartphone subscribers can now pay for apps and other digital content…

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