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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Hit the road with your Model X and a 'tiny house': Tesla unveils pod-home in Australia
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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cartech
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tesla
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solar power
Tesla's eco-friendly 'tiny house' tours Australia, showcasing the power of solar energy and the Powerwall in sustainable living.
Kiwi media design project, Girls in Games, celebrates its 5th birthday
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
Girls in Games, NZ's acclaimed STEM initiative, marks its 5th year inspiring young women to explore game development.
All Samsung phones will now have fingerprint scanners, yes, even the low-range ones
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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biometrics
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ai
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samsung
Enhanced by latest AI technology, BioSign 2.0 supports small fingerprint sensors and offers a robust authentication experience...
Aussie students say goodbye to whiteboards: Ricoh integrates 'smartboards' into classrooms
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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printing
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ricoh
Ricoh to deploy interactive whiteboard flat panels at Browns English Language School to support activity-based learning.
New Zealand is engineering the future: Ara unveils solar building in Christchurch
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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clean technologies
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solar power
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jasmax
Ara Institute of Canterbury's new $34m sustainable building in Christchurch aims to be the greenest in the Canterbury reconstruction programme.
Facebook tackles the wildfire of misinformation plaguing your newsfeed
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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facebook
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misinformation
Facebook takes additional steps to combat the spread of misinformation and remove cloaked ads, banning advertisers who use this technique.
Disney vs Netflix: Mickey Mouse is establishing his own streaming service
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Disney takes on Netflix with a new streaming empire, gearing up to launch its exclusive services from 2018, propelled by BAMTech technology.
Gisborne is the unlikely New Zealand town embracing emerging technologies
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
Gisborne gears up for a green future as it welcomes the groundbreaking Electric Village, a hub for cutting-edge energy tech.
80,000 Aussies say goodbye to fossil fuels with a new south Australian wind farm
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Installation of the turbines is scheduled to start by the end of the year, with completion foreseen by mid-2018...
Use hand gestures to take the ultimate selfie with the DJI Spark
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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drones
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dji
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photography
DJI released new features for its Spark camera drone that makes it easier than ever to capture and share special moments...
Turn up the heat: This gaming mouse promises to give you the ultimate edge
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rog
ROG ups the ante with their latest gaming mice, engineered for peak performance and comfort, giving gamers the ultimate competitive edge.
Never lose your running rhythm: Spotify and Jaybird create an all-in-one music app
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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video
Users won't need to switch between apps while running anymore, eliminating the risk of tripping while looking at your phone...
It's-a me, Mario! The SNES Classic brings back your favourite old-school games
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital entertainment
Nintendo's SNES Classic is making a comeback, packed with 21 retro favourites for vintage gaming aficionados in September.
Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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uc
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spark
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kiwi
Spark ignites travel connectivity with a £14 seven-day global roaming pack, promising Kiwis hassle-free adventures abroad.
Capture the unexpected: Navman dash cams discourage reckless drivers
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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fleet management
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navman wireless
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dash cam
Dash cams are an essential step on the road to smart-cars and may be the key to mitigating reckless driving...
Will Messenger create an AI overlord? Facebook expands on its artificial intelligence partners
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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digital signage
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displays
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ai
Facebook has acquired another artificial intelligence startup, to help Messenger build a more elaborate virtual assistant for users...
4.5G might become irrelevant faster than you think: Apple granted license to test 5G networks
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Apple accelerates into the 5G future with a licence to test cutting-edge networks, potentially leaving 4.5G in the dust.
The new GoPro app pulls footage from your camera to create video clips automatically
Sat, 29th Jul 2017
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digital entertainment
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apps
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video
GoPro's new app feature, QuikStories, automatically creates shareable videos on your phone from footage taken on a Hero5 camera.
Turn your finger into a smartphone: The world's first voice operated smart-ring
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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google
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siri
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kickstarter
Hong Kong startup Origami Labs unveils ORII, the world's first voice-operated smart-ring using bone conduction, turning your finger into a smartphone.
Data-junkies saddle up, USB transfer speeds are doubling
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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supply chain
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intel
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usb
Get set for a digital speed boost as USB 3.2 promises to blaze data at 20Gbps, doubling the pace for file transfers.