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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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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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In latest bid to drive foldable phone sales, Samsung amps up Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 offer popular features such…

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Q&A: Supply chain attacks still rare but pose tough problem, says FireEye Mandiant

While supply chain cyber attacks are not common, they are a tough…

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What caused the data leak at StarHub, the latest telco to get hit?

As the StarHub data leak shows, efforts to mitigate a damaging incident…

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As Huawei struggles, Xiaomi now top smartphone maker in Southeast Asia

In Singapore, a market long dominated by Samsung and Apple, Xiaomi broke…

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DIY: Upgrading your PC motherboard? No need to reinstall Windows

You may not need to reinstall Windows when you upgrade your PC's…

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Now you can send WhatsApp pictures, videos to be viewed just once

With the new feature, a recipient won't be able to reopen a…

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5G mobile Wi-Fi hotspots let your phone, laptop get on fast lane in Singapore

If you've been wanting to get on the 5G fast lane but…

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Would Singapore get a third 5G “standalone” network?

More bandwidth is going to be made available for 5G in Singapore.…

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Q&A: Tazapay seeks to enable international trade for SMEs through digital escrow

Tazapay offers digital escrow service that promises to build trust and bridge…

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Free StarHub set-top box rental in return for users turning in their pirate TV boxes

StarHub is enticing those using pirate set-top boxes in Singapore to exchange…

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Goondu review: Sennheiser IE 900 earphones cost the sky but sound uncommonly good

The Sennheiser IE 900 earphones are rare audio gear that showcase the…

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Singapore to build up digital trade links to the region, new capabilities

Singapore plans to build up digital trade links to the region and…

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Goondu review: Intel NUC 11 Pro is a versatile small PC kit

The Intel NUC 11 Pro is versatile and useful in an office…

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