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.
Stories by Jacques-Pierre (JP)
Hands-on review: JBL Live Flex 3 TWS in ear headphones
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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reviews
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digital entertainment
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gadgets
JBL's Live Flex 3 TWS headphones offer stellar sound quality but fall short on comfort and noise-cancellation, making them a mixed bag.
Hands-on Review: Norton Utilities Ultimate
Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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storage
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reviews
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windows
Enter Norton Utilities Ultimate, a software solution designed to breathe new life into your Windows PC by enhancing its speed and tidying clutter.
Hands-on review: Xbox Cloud Gaming
Thu, 14th Jul 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Xbox Cloud Gaming, a feature of Xbox Game Pass, allows players to stream over 300 games. But does it work? Here's the verdict.
Hands-on-review: GoPro Hero 10
Thu, 28th Apr 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
I have a long history with GoPro; I still remember getting my first camera when I was 16, using it to film Parkour and the day I lost it down a dingey crag.
Hands-on review: Norton 360 Premium
Thu, 7th Apr 2022
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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reviews
So it's been about a month since I reviewed Norton 360 for Gamers, and to my surprise, that was mostly a pleasant experience.
Hands-on review: Norton360 for Gamers
Mon, 14th Mar 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Norton360 for Gamers: Is the premium subscription worth the price? This review covers its features, performance, and value for money.
Hands-on review: Jabra Elite 4 Active Wireless Earphones
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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gaming
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uc
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reviews
It’s been a little a while since I’ve tried a new pair of wireless earphones, mainly due to a couple of rough experiences with them in the past.
Hands-on Review: Thronmax Mdrill Zero Microphone & Zoom Boom Arm
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
A short while ago, I was given the opportunity to review the Thronmax Mdrill Zero Microphone, originally planning to use it to run online D&D games.
Hands-on Review: PowerPic mod wireless charger
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Recently I’ve gotten my hands on a new neat piece of tech to further clutter the bedside table with, the PowerPic mod wireless charger (PowerPic).
Hands-on Review: Logitech MX Keys Combo and Logi Bolt Receiver
Mon, 27th Sep 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Now that I’ve spent a bit of time with the Logitech MX Keys combo and Logi Bolt receiver, I really wish more businesses would switch to these as their standard.
Hands-on review: Google Nest Hub 2nd generation
Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) is a small yet powerful smart home device. In this review, we explore its features and whether it's worth buying.
Game review: Cyberpunk 2077
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
CD Projekt Red should have delayed the console releases of Cyberpunk 2077, says journalist, as gameplay and narrative receive positive ratings.
Interview: Oracle SVP’s insights on Jetstar’s digital transformation
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
TechDay spoke to Oracle SVP Shashi Seth about how the low-cost carrier is changing the way it engages with prospective and current customers.
BitTitan introduces Microsoft Teams migration capabilities
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
BitTitan has added new capabilities to its cloud office migration solution to support the migration of the Microsoft Teams platform.
True diversity and inclusion can solve Australia’s tech talent shortage - Halcyon Knights
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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skills gap
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talent attraction
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halcyon
Australian tech industry faces a shortage of 200k skilled workers, warns Halcyon Knights; diversity and inclusion policies need reevaluation.
Hands-on review: Corsair HS35 is the complete console gaming headset
Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Corsair’s HS35 gaming headset delivers impressive multi-platform sound quality, durable design, and remarkable comfort, proving itself a top choice for gamers.
Hands-on review: Corsair’s unbeatable gaming mouse and pad combo
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Corsair’s DARK CORE RGB SE mouse and MM1000 Qi Charging Mouse Pad deliver unmatched performance and convenience for gamers, solving key issues elegantly.
How to avoid common mistakes when moving to the cloud
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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devops
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cloud security
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iaas
There is an opportunity to embrace both IT-led and user-led cloud services, but it’s important to do it safely.
Exclusive: Why Australian organisations need to prepare for disruption
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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digital transformation
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accenture
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volution
Accenture's digital lead in ANZ, James Scott, discusses the rise of innovation and digital transformation in Australia.
Exclusive: Why cloud lives up to the hype
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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it automation
Cloud adoption has entered its second decade, marked by accelerated growth, maturing strategies, and a shift to pragmatism, says VMware's CTO Kit Colbert.