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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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Asus Transformer Pad Infinity the new “big” Android tablet to have?

It's not cheap but the 10.1-inch tablet has a sharp Full HD…

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New wave of Samsung smart TV apps to come on-screen in Singapore this year

The way couch potatoes pay for and view their Hollywood movies and…

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No more free home phone line from StarHub from Sept 1

In an unusual turn of events, users will now have to pay…

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Blackberry Curve 9320 to cost S$328 in Singapore

If you are not into the iPhone, an Android gizmo or a…

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Hands on: Google Nexus 7

This US$199 tablet is a no brainer for folks buying their first…

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What next for the PC with Windows 8?

Three scenarios that we think might play out as mobile phones and…

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Read Techgoondu and other news stories on SingTel’s NewsLoop app

You can now read Techgoondu stories on an e-reader app called NewsLoop,…

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Goondu review: Novero Rockaway Bluetooth earphones

There are other Bluetooth headsets in the market, but few are as…

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LG Optimus 4X HD priced at an attractive S$738 in Singapore

LG certainly spared no effort when it came to packing in the…

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Microsoft Office 15 first impressions: it looks good

The threat of Google, Apple and even Dropbox eating its lunch has…

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Goondu review: Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover

The name may be one of the least inspiring among Logitech's many…

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Goondu review: new Razer Naga

With 17 programmable buttons, the new Razer Naga promises to let MMO…

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Update your Singapore Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 to Ice Cream Sandwich

Get your Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update manually for your Samsung…

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Three all-in-one PCs worth checking out

Want an all-in-one PC but not an iMac? Here are three suggestions.

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Sennheiser’s HD700 high-end cans reach Singapore, will cost S$1,399

They hope to hit the sweet spot - between the HD800 and…

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Share travelogues and plan trips with Qiito

The online service started in Singapore works a little like Pinterest meets…

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Lifetime of free maps for seven Asian locales with TomTom Via 620 GPS

TomTom is giving away free maps of seven Asian locations for a…

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Hands on: Libratone Live and Lounge AirPlay speakers

If you are set on buying speakers that play tracks from your…

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Faster fibre broadband “turn ons” in Singapore as Opennet ups quota

The IDA, however, has not included any possible penalties should Opennet be…

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Q&A: Aled Tien, lead for APAC telecom vertical market, Motorola Solutions

In this month's Q&A with Techgoondu, he argues how Wi-Fi offload can…

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