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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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M1 3G services partially disrupted after “power problem”

Some M1 smartphone users were not able to go online with their…

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Commentary: where is the content in all these smart TVs and phones?

Good content is all that's keeping people paying for set-top box rental…

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The TV is changing again with 4K and OLED screens

OLED and 4K TVs are set to be the buzzwords in electronics…

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Asus starts selling 3G version of VivoTab RT tablet in Singapore

Remember that Windows RT tablet that Asus was showing off at the…

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Sony’s Xperia Z – finally a flagship Android phone worthy of the Sony brand

If Sony is able to ship the Xperia Z early, it could…

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Will 2013 be an exciting year for PC enthusiasts?

CPUs are more powerful yet cooler and quieter, making a full-fledged living…

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Five accessories and apps to jazz up your Google Nexus 4

Fancy a wireless charger, a handy wireless tag or case? Here are…

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Asus Taichi turns up in Singapore finally for S$2,698

Asus is shipping its Taichi ultrabook in Singapore from today for S$2,698,…

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Goondu review: Google Nexus 4

The LG-made phone is not perfect, but for it's price, is an…

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Free TV programmes for the holidays from both SingTel and StarHub

If there's one good thing about pay-TV competition in Singapore, it's that…

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Three games to catch up on during the festive season

Got a bit of time over the festive season to catch up…

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Sennheiser’s S$1,139 IE800 earphones out in Singapore

Short of really expensive custom-made earphones that musicians use on stage, you'd…

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Just in time for X’mas in Singapore: Asus’ 3G Nexus 7 for S$499

Asus Singapore is selling its 3G-enabled Nexus 7 for S$499 from tomorrow,…

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Lesson from Instagram’s privacy terms – there’s no free lunch, folks

Both users and the company are denying reality when they set on…

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Geek buy: Audio Technica ATH-CKP500 sport earphones

Though it is not the last word in fit and comfort, the…

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StarHub adds 10 new channels to its TV Anywhere service

StarHub pay-TV viewers can now watch Cartoon Network, Comedy Central Asia and…

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Epson Singapore shows off interactive office projectors

The EB436Wi, for example, lets users "write" on the projected image on…

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Q&A: Online merchant sites have to load fast or lose customers within seconds

Just how do online merchants and other companies keep their websites accessible…

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