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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Samsung strikes a killing blow with new ultra-fast dual pixel sensor
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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samsung
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photography
Dual Pixel technology employs two photodiodes in each and every pixel of the sensor instead of only one, I know, exciting stuff...
Zuckerberg jumps into the frying pan with ‘insensitive’ VR live-stream
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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facebook
Facebook faces backlash after Mark Zuckerberg uses VR to show hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. Some defend his intentions.
Facebook announces Oculus Go, one of the cheapest VR headsets yet
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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facebook
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oculus
Without a cable or the need for a mobile phone, standalone headsets represent a totally new phase of VR hardware...
How Kiwis use artificial intelligence in everyday life
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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robots
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uc
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martech
From Netflix recs to chatbots, Kiwis are seamlessly integrating AI into their daily routines, redefining user interactions.
Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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cartech
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students
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evs
Teams of high school students are given a 300-watt electric motor kit and batteries to build their vehicles...
Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don’t mind her watching
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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uc
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ai
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microsoft
AI assistant Cortana joins Skype chats, promising seamless help - but will privacy concerns override convenience?.
Kiwi digital health company wins international acclaim
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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healthtech
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social media
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mental health
NZ’s Melon Health bags global tech award with its life-saving mental health apps, earning international recognition in New Orleans.
Huawei aims to go green by 2025
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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iot
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huawei
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green tech
Huawei commits to producing nearly 100% recyclable or reusable hardware by 2025, joining KPN’s sustainability push towards a circular business model.
Let Darth Vader take care of the vacuuming for you
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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robots
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samsung
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star wars
Samsung Electronics introduced a new Star Wars limited edition of the widely acclaimed Powerbot robot vacuum cleaner...
Red alert! The new Star Wars trailer has finally arrived
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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trailer
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star wars
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disney studios
Star Wars fans, rejoice! The Last Jedi trailer is here, filled with tantalising glimpses of epic battles, powerful character moments, and potential plot twists.
15,000 Aussies participate in APAC's largest cartech survey
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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cartech
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ai
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volvo
More than 15,000 Victorian motorists participated in one of the world’s largest surveys of attitudes toward self-driving cars...
AR for cops: HoloLens could be the future of policing
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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police
Black Marble has developed an award-winning application, tuServ, that’s transforming today’s approach to digitizing policing....
Big data could bring big changes for Asian consumers
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The ATF Leaders' Summit in Singapore spotlights Big Data, aiming to revolutionise content strategies and tap into the booming Asian market.
Shows on the go: By 2020 TV as we know it may not exist
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Ericsson report forecasts mobile screens to dominate TV viewing by 2020, with on-demand and VR reshaping the landscape.
Sony’s new phone boasts a 3D camera, should Kiwis care?
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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ar, vr & metaverse
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sony
Sony Mobile's new Xperia XZ1 hits New Zealand, offering groundbreaking 3D scanning technology. Will this feature capture Kiwi interest?.
Film review: Blade Runner 2049
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Blade Runner 2049 mesmerises with Zimmer's score and a deep, psychological narrative that may perplex newbies but thrills enthusiasts.
Kiwis get ready to Wi-Fly: Air New Zealand trials in-flight Wi-Fi
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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uc
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martech
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wireless networks
Air New Zealand begins the trial of its in-flight Wi-Fi service on one of its long-haul Boeing 777-300 aircraft.
Microsoft’s green AI is on track to save the planet
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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ai
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microsoft
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nfp
Microsoft’s AI infrastructure can transform how the world responds to the ever-increasing scale and speed of changes in the natural world...
Don’t know where to eat? Blockchain for foodies aims to help
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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blockchain
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ai
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food
Munchee, a popular food review mobile app, has announced a new platform that looks to disrupt sites like Yelp and Google Places...
Commuters rejoice: Hamilton transport system gets a tech upgrade
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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solar power
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transport
Hamilton's commute leaps into the future with new eStop displays offering live bus updates, a first in New Zealand's smart transport tech.