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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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Goondu review: Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless earphones compete well in crowded segment

The Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless earphones offer active noise cancelling and…

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Google Distributed Cloud extends company’s technology stack to the edge, data centres

Google Distributed Cloud extends its hardware and software tools from the public…

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Singapore seeks to build resilient infrastructure against cyberattacks but whom can it trust?

Even in a zero-trust environment, you have to trust the people building…

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Goondu review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano stands apart as a premium ultraportable laptop

Sporting a sturdy, lightweight build and smart features, Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Nano…

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Q&A: AI will boost data-driven checks on building safety, says Singapore’s WaveScan Technologies

By analysing potential defects, AI offers a big step towards data-driven maintenance…

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Goondu review: Brother MFC-J4540DW all-in-one printer is a neat work-from-home buddy

At S$378, the Brother MFC-J4540DW is an affordable AIO that comes with…

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Half of Singapore SMBs hit by cyberattacks lost US$500,000 or more: Cisco

Forty per cent of SMBs in Singapore were hit by a cyberattack…

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StarHub to buy majority stake in MyRepublic broadband unit, gaining 6 per cent of market

StarHub says it could participate in MyRepublic's public listing, expected in the…

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Six in 10 Singapore consumers targeted by tech support scams: Microsoft

An estimated 62 per cent of consumers in Singapore encountered a tech…

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5G prices in Singapore face pressure, as virtual operators ready trials

5G prices in Singapore may already be coming under pressure as the…

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Upgrading your PC soon? Here are 5 games that will push its performance

From first-person shooters to flight simulators, there are a good number of…

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Friends or foes, are these robots and AI in our midst?

As more robots are used to monitor bad social behaviour, will they…

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350 million digital consumers in Southeast Asia, as e-commerce booms

Some 70 million digital consumers were added after the pandemic began in…

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Find a software bug in critical government systems in Singapore and get paid

The Singapore government is giving up to US$150,000 to ethical hackers to…

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Singtel 5G coverage expands to 2/3 of Singapore, as it shows off new uses

Singtel has expanded its 5G coverage to two-thirds of Singapore, as it…

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Goondu review: Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED will delight creative pros

The Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED is a high-performance notebook with…

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M1 5G Standalone network links up robots, security staff at Singapore’s Keppel Bay

An M1 5G Standalone network links up robots that look out for…

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Goondu review: Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB

The Seagate One Touch SSD is a compact and fast external SSD…

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How private 5G networks can make a difference for businesses

Private 5G networks can be a catalyst for transformation for many businesses…

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