About Jacques-Pierre (JP)
Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas
Reviewer
With a background in media, JP is the definition of a tech nerd. After a stint as a journo, he's moved on to marketing but in his spare time, he still loves deep-diving into the best of tech, games, and films. You can chat to JP about anything from the latest console releases to supercomputer teraFLOPs and he'll be sure to have an opinion.
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15,000 Aussies participate in APAC's largest cartech survey
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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cartech
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ai
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volvo
More than 15,000 Victorian motorists participated in one of the world's largest surveys of attitudes toward self-driving cars...
Big data could bring big changes for Asian consumers
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The ATF Leaders' Summit in Singapore spotlights Big Data, aiming to revolutionise content strategies and tap into the booming Asian market.
Shows on the go: By 2020 TV as we know it may not exist
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
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tv
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video
Ericsson report forecasts mobile screens to dominate TV viewing by 2020, with on-demand and VR reshaping the landscape.
Film review: Blade Runner 2049
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Blade Runner 2049 mesmerises with Zimmer's score and a deep, psychological narrative that may perplex newbies but thrills enthusiasts.
Kiwis get ready to Wi-Fly: Air New Zealand trials in-flight Wi-Fi
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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uc
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martech
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wireless networks
Air New Zealand begins the trial of its in-flight Wi-Fi service on one of its long-haul Boeing 777-300 aircraft.
This AI-powered camera always knows when to take a picture, that's a bit creepy
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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ai
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google
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photography
The device was created with a noble goal in mind, but the fact that it knows when to take pictures without telling the user is scary...
Everything you need to know about Google's latest smart speakers
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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smart home
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ai
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google
Google enhances your home audio with new smart speakers, the Home Mini and Max, brimming with AI smarts and recognising up to six voices.
Pixelbook vs MacBook: Google's new laptop could be perfect for creators
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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google
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mobility
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tablets
Google's Pixelbook enters the fray, promising a versatile experience for modern creators, challenging Apple's MacBook domain.
AR is the new black: The Pixel 2 flexes its augmented reality muscles
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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digital signage
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displays
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ar, vr & metaverse
Google launches Pixel 2, boasting advanced AR capabilities and a top-tier camera, venturing into a fierce competition with Apple's cutting-edge features.
The ultra-reliable Google Translate is coming to your headphones
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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google
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pixel
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google assistant
Google's new Pixel Buds promise seamless real-time translation using Google Translate, transforming your headphones into a personal language assistant.
Alexa, how much are you worth? $6 billion apparently
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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smart home
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google
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apple
Smart home gadget market to hit $6bn, with devices set to triple in value by 2021, in the wake of rising consumer interest.
Experience virtual reality like never before with the HMD Odyssey
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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digital signage
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displays
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ar, vr & metaverse
Samsung and Microsoft have announced the Samsung HMD Odyssey, a high-performing Windows Mixed Reality headset with superior picture quality.
Gardener Jim jumps into photography
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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drones
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photography
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creative technologies
Jim's franchise wings into imagery, launching Jim's Photography and Drones by seasoned snappers, courting Australia-wide franchisees.
Samsung produces new storage system for driverless cars
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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cartech
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samsung
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self-driving cars
Samsung has unveiled the industry's first embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS) solution for use in future car applications.
Surprise! Pokemon GO is alive and well
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Defying expectations, Pokémon GO thrives with raids, new features, and a loyal fanbase ready for battle, come rain or shine.
Robots, drones and EVs mean engineers may have to upskill
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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drones
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
To remain employable engineers require expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality...
Gamers to the rescue: Developers raise funds for the disabled
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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interactive
UK gamers unite in charity play, raising over £185k for disabled peers with custom tech for inclusive gaming fun.
The future is technology: Another company invests into coding for kids
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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edutech
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coding
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stem
Seeed Studio unveils a new STEM kit making coding a snap for kids, bolstering tech skills for a digital future. Available globally Oct 10.
Ultrafast Fibre named the fastest growing tech company in NZ
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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fibre
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ultrafast fibre
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partners
Hamilton-based Ultrafast Fibre has been named the fastest growing tech company in the Central North Island for the third year running.
Playback your adventures in VR with GoPro
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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photography
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ar
GoPro introduces powerful Hero 6 Black with 4K60 video and improved stabilisation, as well as mountable 5.2K spherical camera, Fusion.