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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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Intel pushes for secure PCs, wireless displays in Asia-Pacific

Intel is pushing for PCs that are easier to manage and feature…

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Goondu review: Battlefield Hardline

A dramatic departure from the big battles of old Battlefield games, the…

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Goondu review: Linksys EA9200 router

The EA9200, and many routers of its class today, is worth upgrading…

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Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge out in Singapore on April 11

The two new phones from Samsung are the biggest rethink for the…

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Goondu review: Asus ROG G751JT gaming notebook

Asus impresses with its unique gaming features built into the notebook, but…

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Why can’t I get 1Gbps on my fibre broadband at home?

What are the roadblocks in the way of you reaching top speed?…

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Deezer Elite CD-quality streaming comes to Singapore Sonos users

Available only for owners of Sonos wireless speakers and devices for now,…

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ViewQwest rolls out 2Gbps fibre broadband, charges from S$89.95

ViewQwest has come up with Singapore's first 2Gbps fibre broadband plan today,…

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Hands on: TCG TRD3 mini DAC

If you do manage to get your hands on one of these…

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Hands on: Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

They feel more "precious" than the plastic phones that the Korean electronics…

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 with dual 4G SIM slots reaches Singapore next week

At the same low S$169 asking price, it will attract bargain hunters…

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Goondu review: LG G Flex 2 is stunning looking

Sleek-looking and zippy in its performance, it is a phone that will…

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Goondu review: Bose SoundTouch 20 Series II Wi-Fi

If you are a Bose fan, it provides the company's familiar sound…

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Commentary: IDA proposes “light touch” approach to local peering in Singapore

The IDA, in adopting a "light touch" approach now, could be handing…

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Motorola Nexus 6 finally ships in Singapore

It comes with a higher price than in the United States and…

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Q&A: Intel eyes wearables, new PCs in “post PC” world

The chipmaker looks to bank on new market segments in a "post…

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Pay for McDonald’s with Visa payWave in Singapore

You can now pay for a Big Mac or Prosperity Burger by…

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Hands on: oBravo HAMT-1 headphones

Despite its size, its efficiency opens up opportunities to have great audio…

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Hands on: YotaPhone 2

It's not cheap, but if you want something less flashy, something more…

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Microsoft Lumia 930 comes in gold colour, in time for Chinese New Year

Fortunately, the bling isn't overpowering and is rather understated on this S$699…

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