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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Will autonomous vehicles make us insane?
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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cartech
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self-driving cars
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mit
MIT study highlights waning trust in autonomous vehicles, particularly among the youth, who prefer a human touch on the wheel.
The end is nigh: Adobe to disable Flash Player by 2020
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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martech
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microsoft
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youtube
Browser vendors are integrating capabilities once provided by plugins directly, given this progress, Adobe has decided to end the life of Flash...
The sky is falling! Keep an eye out for drones plummeting from the heavens
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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drones
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dji
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gopro
Consumers alert: Reports surge as budget-friendly DJI Spark drones unexpectedly lose power mid-air, risking unexpected aerial dropouts.
Capture the world in 360-degrees: Facebook launches its Live-360 program
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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facebook
Facebook launched its new Live-360 program, which allows users to stream 360-degree footage to Facebook with immense ease...
4.5G the fastest network you can't use: Can your phone handle the nationwide upgrade?
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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uc
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wireless networks
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spark
4.5G is the next generation of mobile internet technology, yet many consumers with older smartphones will need to upgrade to use the network...
Siri versus Bixby: Can Samsung's artificial intelligence compete?
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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ai
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ios
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apple
Samsung rolls out Bixby, a bold rival to Siri, poised to redefine smartphone AI prowess on Galaxy devices. Will it charm users?.
The mini-drone swarm is coming! MIT researchers crack the code to miniaturising UAVs
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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semiconductors
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drones
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swarm
Scientists at MIT have developed a tiny computer chip that could enable the creation of the smallest intelligent drones.
Feel sad, drive fast: Artificial intelligence lets your car respond to how you feel
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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cartech
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ai
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self-driving cars
The AI considers the driver's voice, facial expression and eyesight direction to determine their emotional state and respond to it...
New Zealand student uses milk protein to 3D-imprint cells that could possibly regrow limbs
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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university of canterbury
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3d printing
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students
University of Canterbury PhD student Azadeh Hashemi is using milk protein to 3D-imprint cells, potentially enabling the regrowth of missing body parts.
Ultimate robot showdown: The United States and Japan prepare for battle
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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robots
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mech
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battle
US-based MegaBots and Japan's Suidobashi Heavy Industries are set to clash in a monumental mech battle next month, thanks to a USD $500,000 Kickstarter boost.
Tesla, Volkswagen and BMW battle it out for the most efficient electric car
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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cartech
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bmw
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tesla
Cars are about more than just sleek looks and speed many of us need something practical, here are three EVs that deliver in that regard...
Hands-on Review: HP Sprocket, the portable instant printer
Sat, 15th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hp
The HP Sprocket harkens back to the days of Polaroid cameras, giving you the ability to print photos anywhere, at any time.
AI and you: How to adapt to inevitable shifts in the job market
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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edutech
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it automation
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ai
The market for AI services has a growth rate of 25% per year and AI is beginning to creep into all aspects of our lives, it is time to adapt...
Our UE Wonderboom giveaway winner!
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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ue wonderboom
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giveaway
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winners
Joanne Magill triumphs in the UE Wonderboom contest! A big cheer for our winner and watch this space for FutureFive's anniversary bash!.
Acura runs its first augmented reality race
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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cartech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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self-driving cars
Behind the wheel of a 2018 TLX A-Spec, drivers competed for the fastest overall time, using just an AR visor...
The Leica TL2 camera has an integrated Wi-Fi module for on-the-spot transferring of images
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Leica's TL2 camera, sculpted from aluminium, debuts with Wi-Fi for instant image sharing and 4K video prowess, redefining connectivity in photography.
The future is now: Red announces smartphone with a holographic screen
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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holographics
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hydrogen
Red unveils a groundbreaking smartphone featuring a holographic screen, promising users a unique visual experience without the need for glasses.
Nokia emerges from the shadows with a massive line-up of consumer health products
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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healthtech
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nokia
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technology gifts
Nokia shifts gear with an expansive range of digital health gadgets, targeting a 360-degree approach to consumer wellness.
Auckland Council, Spark open their final community basketball court in Glen Innes
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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auckland council
Auckland Council hopes that the free Wi-Fi at this basketball court will encourage the community to increase their physical activity.
Drone pilots get ready to compete! The 2017 SkyPixel contest is here
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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drones
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digital entertainment
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video
It's time to strap on your director's cap, as the largest drone-videography contest has just entered our air-space.