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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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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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Singapore 5G prices under pressure as more virtual operators join the fray

Virtual mobile operators Circles.Life and MyRepublic have started offering 5G services in…

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Shure SE846 Gen 2 review: Impressive detail, transparency that will delight audiophiles

With four drivers, the Shure SE846 Gen 2 earphones impress with their…

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Roomba robot vacuums leaking images of homes are reminder not to connect up every smart device

News of iRobot Roomba vacuums leaking images of homes should remind home…

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CES 2023: Belkin to make new chargers, power banks with recycled plastics

Belkin is making chargers and power banks that use post-consumer recycled plastics…

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CES 2023: An Afeela electric car, made by Sony and Honda, is out in 2026

Sony and Honda have come up with a prototype electric car under…

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CES 2023: Intel raises laptop performance with 13th-gen Core processors packing up to 24 cores

Intel has unveiled a new 13th-gen Core mobile processor series touted as…

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