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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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As TikTok faces a possible ban in the US, should users elsewhere be worried?

Should TikTok users be concerned about their privacy as the US considers…

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Foodpanda to use Gogoro electric scooters in battery swapping trial with Cycle & Carriage

Food and grocery delivery operator Foodpanda will use electric two-wheel vehicles to…

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LG OLED Flex LX3 review: A bendable gaming monitor for the adventurous (and rich)

Want a PC monitor that stays flat for your spreadsheets but bends…

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: Impressive flagship design, performance

The Galaxy S23 Ultra sports an attractive design, a handy stylus and…

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Q&A: Delivering movies digitally and securely from around the world

A movie shown in a theatre may require a file 100x larger…

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Geek Buy: Logitech MX Master 3S offers a comfy grasp

Fancy an ergonomic mouse to make life easier while working at home?…

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In remote Taiwan, firefighters use a 5G base station “in a box” when responding to emergencies

In Taiwan, firefighters make use of a portable 5G base station in…

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Singtel livestreams concert in train cabin 17m underground to show off 5G network

Singtel used its 5G network to livestream an indie rock concert performed…

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Sennheiser IE 200 review: Affordable earphones offer good audio quality

Without breaking the bank, the Sennheiser IE 200 earphones offer clarity, precision…

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New media with old media problems, as Facebook looks to paid subscriptions

It's quite a turnaround for Facebook, which had reported its first decline…

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Sensing strong demand, Tata Comms pitches “hyperconnected” ecosystems

Despite headwinds, Tata Communications eyes strong demand from customers as they emerge…

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Q&A: Ella, a robot barista, served over 100,000 cups of coffee in Singapore in 2022, say its creators

A consumer-facing robot like the robot barista Ella requires more thought than…

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StarHub offers 10Gbps fibre broadband in nationwide trial across Singapore

In a nationwide trial, StarHub has started providing 10Gbps fibre broadband services…

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Don’t forget ChatGPT and other AI are still learning from our biases and failings

How will the generative AI behind ChatGPT learn as technology improves and…

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Massive tech sector layoffs a reality check to pandemic-era excesses

Massive tech sector layoffs this year are a reality check to the…

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Hands on: Sennheiser IE 200 earphones promise audiophile sound quality for S$219 in Singapore

Can you get a pair of wired earphones offering audiophile-grade sound quality…

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Samsung’s new Galaxy S23 series sport neater design, new camera array with sensors up to 200MP

Samsung's Galaxy S23 could win new fans with a powerful processor, upgraded…

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Fancy the world’s largest OLED TV? LG has a 97-inch LG G2 to sell you

The world's largest OLED TV, in the form of the 97-inch LG…

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Apple iOS 16.3 users can use security keys like YubiKey to protect accounts

Apple's latest iPhone update now lets you use physical security keys like…

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A new look for the new Year of the Rabbit

Techgoondu has come up with a new look for the website, with…

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