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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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Aid Japan by sending SMS donations to M1, SingTel or StarHub

Post-paid mobile users in Singapore can send donations to help victims of…

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Wi-Fi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab in Singapore for S$538

Samsung is starting to sell the Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Tab for S$538 tomorrow…

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Logitech’s new Z906 speakers bring back serious surround sound for PC gamers

After years of sitting on the success of the popular Z-5500 PC…

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iPad 2 available in Singapore and Hong Kong in April

Love it or hate it, Apple's new toy is set to hit…

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Goondu review: Homefront

On the whole, Homefront is an above-average game set in a compelling…

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Google Nexus S comes to Singapore, sells for S$828

Google's Nexus S phone featuring a "pure" Google experience is coming to…

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Four months’ wait for fibre installation if you reject Opennet

But you can jump the queue if you sign up for services…

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IT Show 2011 deals: thin and light 13-inch laptops

Good bargains to be had as some manufacturers roll out new models…

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Techgoondu giveaway: win a new HTC Desire HD phone and more

Here's a chance for our readers to win a new Android smartphone,…

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Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Essentially, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a very competent tablet and well…

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iPad 2 finally launched, but without several expected features

Will it be "magical" and "revolutionary" and rock your world? It's telling…

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StarHub destroys 300 illegal set-top boxes

Driving a bulldozer over a bunch of illegal set-top boxes seems to…

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Pay for your Singapore Airlines tickets via PayPal

Besides credit cards, the airline now accepts payment via the popular PayPal…

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Goondu DIY: building your own digital music system

Here's a detailed Techgoondu guide to building a hi-fi grade digital music…

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Get your Android Gingerbread update manually

Enterprising Android fans have found a link to Google's latest smartphone OS…

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Google Nexus One getting Gingerbread update from now

In a Twitter post just moments ago, the company said it would…

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Google Nexus S could ship in Singapore in March

Google's Nexus S smartphone could be officially arriving in Singapore stores as…

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Budget 2011: TV and radio licence fees scrapped in Singapore

The much-derided licence fees that Singapore residents have to pay for simply…

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Nokia chairman: Windows Phones to appear only in 2012

The news came from a Finnish interview with Nokia's board chairman, Jorma…

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Is 2011 the year of the Android tablet?

The signs are certainly there, if you monitor what is happening at…

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