About Jacques-Pierre (JP)
Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas
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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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The University of Auckland jumps into human to computer relations research
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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nz
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auckland university
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computers
Dr Suranga Nanayakkara, a leader in human-computer interfaces, will join the University of Auckland to further his innovative research.
Destiny 2 boasts the largest console game launch week of the year
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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blizzard
Destiny 2 sets new engagement and digital sales records during launch week, becoming the top console game launch of the year, with PC release imminent.
Square Enix reveals its new apocalyptic creation, Left Alive
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ps4
Square Enix, renowned for role-playing games, announces Left Alive, a survival action shooter featuring top industry talent, launching on PS4 and Steam in 2018.
Rule the game with the ultimate HD monitor
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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digital signage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Elevate your gaming with the Agon AG251FZ, a 24.5-inch AMD FreeSync monitor boasting a pro-level 240Hz refresh rate for seamless, lag-free gameplay.
Mitsubishi electric to exhibit at Ceatec Japan 2017
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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ai
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japan
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mitsubishi electric
Mitsubishi announced that it will exhibit a range of cutting-edge technologies and products at Ceatec Japan 2017...
Be immersed into any world through this beautiful display
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital signage
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cx
Experience gaming like never before with the AG322FCX, a monitor merging fluid 144Hz tech and a curved display to captivate any world.
Ara and EECA assist large scale energy conservation projects
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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renewable energy
EECA and Ara champion green energy, saving firms hundreds of thousands while edifying New Zealand's eco-credentials.
Digital media mastermind joins Victoria University VR research team
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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nz
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victoria university
Leading member of Japan's digital media industry joins Victoria University of Wellington to head a new Computational Media Innovation Centre.
SpaceX and Airbus team up launching the latest satellite technology into orbit
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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spacetech
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spacex
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airbus
SpaceX's Falcon 9 to hoist innovative EchoStar 105/SES-11, built by Airbus, enhancing global satellite services.
Learn to speak 30 different languages with virtual reality
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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gaming
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uc
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edutech
ATi Studios launches MondlyVR, a language app that combines VR, voice chatbot and speech recognition to teach users languages in minutes.
Lag? I've never heard of it, thanks to this router
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
Bid farewell to lag with the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 router, designed to offer gamers unparalleled speed, security, and seamless connectivity.
Prepare to hunt down a God in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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versus evil
Independent games publisher Versus Evil announced its partnership with Obsidian Entertainment to publish Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire...
Volvo’s ground-breaking EV strategy embraced by the UN
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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cartech
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cleantech
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united nations
Volvo recognised by UN for groundbreaking electrification strategy as it becomes LEAD member of Global Compact.
MathWorks announces release of matlab and simulink product families
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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iot
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deep learning
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gpu
MathWorks unveils new features in MATLAB and Simulink, new products, and deep learning capabilities in Release 2017b. #MathWorks #deeplearning.
68% of iOS users won’t be able to use their new Apple Watch at launch
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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apple
Apple Watch launch limited by carrier restrictions: only 164m of its 517m iPhone base will work with Series 3 at launch.
ManageEngine promises day one iOS 11 support
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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apple
ManageEngine's Mobile Device Manager Plus now supports iOS 11 features, including QR code scanning and Classroom app enhancements.
Gamer proposes to his girlfriend in VR
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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digital entertainment
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gaming
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ar, vr & metaverse
In a heartwarming twist, a gamer uses VR technology to craft a proposal in his girlfriend's cherished spot halfway around the world.
Google and HTC announce US$1.1 billion partnership
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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smartphones
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google
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htc
Google has agreed to acquire certain employees from HTC for its Pixel smartphone development, in a deal worth $1.1bn.
Huawei and Vodafone launch sleek new Y series phones
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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smartphones
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huawei
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māori
Huawei and Vodafone introduce Y5 and Y7 smartphones with te reo Māori, marrying cultural preservation with cutting-edge tech.
Tesla and Solarcity team up to install Powerwalls across NZ
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
SolarCity chosen as Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, integrating Powerwall into solarZero service in New Zealand.