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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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Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Gadgets for the man, woman on the go

Here are the top smartphones, tablets, laptops and accessories that make great…

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Q&A: Opera looks to compression to solve mobile data woes

Data compression increases the efficiency of global networks because the size of…

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Andios wants to be new online marketplace for used smartphones

If you are thinking of selling your iPhone, there's now a new…

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Goondu review: Sony Xperia Z5 has great camera, needs to be slimmer

This is a phone for folks who want a handy camera on…

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As more data is created, meaningful intelligence becomes elusive

Finding a needle in a haystack is a thankless endeavour. The more…

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Split from Symantec, Veritas seeks to make data “visible” and useful

The company is pitching its data management tools as a must-have to…

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Goondu review: Sony NW-ZX100 Walkman

The new model costs just a fraction of the price of top-end…

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Samsung’s large-screen Galaxy View costs from S$898 in Singapore

With a screen that's larger than most conventional tablets, the Samsung View…

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Goondu review: Samsung Gear S2

It's not the cheapest but is one of the most accomplished smart…

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StarHub drops prices for SIM-only mobile plans

StarHub has dropped prices for its SIM-only mobile plans today, following rival…

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Xiaomi brings Redmi Note 2 with “flagship performance” to Singapore

It's yet another option for folks who want many of the features…

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Goondu review: Google Nexus 6P

Combining premium design, high-end hardware and a clean interface, it will appeal…

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Huawei’s new smartwatch looks like a Swiss watch… made in China

Huawei probably has sensed a demand for classic-looking watches that sport some…

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B&W’s 803 D3 stands out in new flagship speaker range

The new 803 D3s bring along the "turbine head" seen in the…

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Netflix Singapore to cost similiar to US, but catalog will vary

Prices for Netflix in Singapore will be similar to what users are…

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With technology mature, smart TVs help viewers discover new content

Who knows, a show could even be crowdfunded on the TV and…

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Google Nexus 6P on pre-order in Singapore from November 2, costs S$899 and S$999

Google's Nexus 6P phone is open for pre-orders in Singapore from November…

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MyRepublic rolls out 4G trial in Jurong, in fourth telco bid

MyRepublic started hooking users up on its trial 4G network in Jurong…

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NetLink Trust fined again for not connecting fibre users fast enough

NetLink Trust has been fined S$450,000 for failing yet again to connect…

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Three laptops to consider before the Surface Book turns up

Don't want to wait for Microsoft's much anticipated Surface Book to turn…

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