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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Australian farmers develop special drones to keep track of livestock
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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drones
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agriculture
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australian
Csiro and Ruralco have announced a partnership that will see the latest digital technology, including drones, applied to Australian agriculture...
How to make your smart home safe when hackers are looming nearby
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Safeguard your smart home against hackers with key tips on securing devices and enhancing network privacy amidst rising cyber threats.
Technology has gone too far! Fidgetly reveals their connected fidget spinner
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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bluetooth
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fidgetly
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fidget spinner
Fidgetly CTRL is the world's first app-enabled 360-degree motion game controller in the form of a fidget spinner...
Sleek and seamless conference calling is now within reach
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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wireless networks
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smartphones
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cloud services
Yealink transforms meetings with the new Optima HD IP phone, boasting a 5 touch screen, Android OS, and 360° audio capture.
New rubbish-sensors being trialled in Christchurch promise to lead to a clean city
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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smart cities
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nz
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christchurch
Overflowing rubbish bins in public parks could be wiped out if new sensors being trialled by Christchurch City Council prove successful...
The all-knowing Samsung TV can now tell you what song is playing on screen
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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tv
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samsung
Samsung releases update for 2017 Smart TV platform to support Shazam, allowing users to identify songs playing on TV shows or films.
Oppo and Noel Leeming team-up to bring groundbreaking camera-phones to NZ
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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noel leeming
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oppo
Oppo partners with Noel Leeming to offer cutting-edge camera-phones in over 70 stores across NZ, featuring top models like A77, A57, and R9s.
Facebook announces major updates that redefine the news feed and birthday posts
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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facebook
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charity
Facebook to crack down on clickbait in news feed, targeting fake video play buttons and static images disguised as videos.
Has VR gone too far? The mind-boggling virtual reality pinball machine is here
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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software development
Rusty Oak reinvents pinball in VR with Hurl VR, a tactical puzzler that's hitting Steam, challenging players' wit and reflexes.
The Samsung Gear S3 promises to be more than just a novelty smartwatch
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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personal computing devices
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samsung
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wearables
Samsung launches connected variant of Gear S3 smartwatch in New Zealand, offering standalone 3G connectivity and a built-in speaker.
Ford’s US$1 billion artificial intelligence startup: Everything you need to know about Argo AI
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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cartech
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ai
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argo ai
Ford plans to invest $1bn in Argo AI over the next five years in order to develop a software platform for fully autonomous vehicles.
Could you welcome the Kuri robot as a family member?
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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robots
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ai
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kuri
The designers behind this robot with an uncanny resemblance to Baymax said she isn't just helpful, she's adorable...
Introducing Cinera, the clunky VR-cinema of the future
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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movies
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kickstarter
This ridiculous headset promises an immersive IMAX experience and theater-grade sound from the comfort of a user’s couch...
Hands-on review: Sony’s latest OLED TV delivers an unparalleled viewing experience
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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digital signage
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gaming
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reviews
Sony's new Bravia OLED TV astonishes with futuristic features, marrying pinnacle image quality with crystal-clear, innovative sound tech.
Motorola’s self-repairing screen could be the turning point for your phone’s war on concrete
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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uc
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motorola
The phone would be able to sense the cracks on the touchscreen display and then apply heat to reshape and repair the damage...
Garmin NZ promises you will never lose your hiking buddy with their new two-way radio
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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nz
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gps
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garmin
Garmin NZ reveals the Rino 700, a budget-friendly two-way radio with enhanced GPS, ensuring you never lose track of your hiking companions.
Sony is going anime crazy as they acquire a majority share of Funimation
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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funimation
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anime
Funimation is responsible for some of the biggest anime titles including, Dragon Ball Z and Attack on Titan...
Charge your electric car at lightning speeds for free in Pukekohe
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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cartech
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nz
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auckland transport
Situated in the public car park beside Countdown in the town’s CBD, the charger will fully charge a vehicle in around 20 minutes...
Keep your bearings in the great outdoors with Garmin’s new wrist-mounted navigators
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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nz
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gps
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garmin
Garmin launches new Foretrex 601 and 701 ballistic edition wrist-mounted GPS navigators for outdoor and tactical use.
Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium lands in NZ and it’s not cheap
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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sony
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sony xperia
Consumers can get their hands on the Xperia XZ Premium in 'luminous chrome' for the low, low price of $1,200...