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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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Hands on: HTC One mini will find competition tough

Will users like the HTC One mini, a rather stripped-down version of…

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Books on Google Play now in Singapore, while other e-bookstores close

Google is finally opening its e-bookstore in Singapore today, bringing with it millions…

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Potential OpenNet sale draws flak from SingTel rivals

At the heart of the matter is whether this competition, which finally…

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Microsoft Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 unveiled, but not yet in Singapore

Microsoft unveiled its new Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 tablets yesterday…

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Goondu review: first few hours with Grand Theft Auto V

A huge game world and some tweaks to the GTA formula make…

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StarHub: Hundreds of illegal set-top boxes seized in raid

The cable TV operator said today that the "few hundred" boxes, used…

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Hands on: Google Nexus 7 (2013)

For S$379, the new Nexus 7 is surely a bargain. If its…

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 out in Singapore on September 28

Samsung said today more than twice the amount of users have indicated…

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Goondu review: Jabra Motion

If you want great audio quality, comfortable fit and a cool motion-sensing…

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Goondu review: Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear

And as a travel companion everyday on the subway, the Momentum On-Ear…

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High Apple iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c prices for Singapore

The marketplace has shifted dramatically - Apple isn't the market leader in…

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Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Mega with LTE

The Galaxy Mega actually doesn't feel that weird to hold up to…

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Samsung smart watch needs to change habits

It certainly looks promising as people become more accepting of wearable computers,…

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Comex 2013 deals worth checking out this weekend

Here are five that we've picked out, if you're looking for a…

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Ten classic Nokia phones that fired up the imagination

Love it or hate it, Nokia has surely come up with phones…

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Surface Pro and Surface RT now even cheaper in Singapore with latest price cut

Microsoft has slashed prices again for its branded tablets in Singapore, as…

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Commentary: OpenNet sale has to satisfy several questions

Will the change in ownership curb the budding competition that has benefited…

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StarHub app promises to help blind persons identify objects

StarHub today unveiled a smartphone app that promises to let blind users…

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Are we picking up the right slice of Big Data?

Many decisions in the years ahead, you fear, will be made on…

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Intel pushes customised silicon, Big Data options in Asia

Source: Intel Intel has received "lots" of requests for custom-designed chips and…

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