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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One small step toward Mars, One giant leap for supercomputing
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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spacetech
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datacentre infrastructure
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hpe
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Spaceborne Computer, launched via a SpaceX rocket, will conduct a year-long ISS experiment to aid future Mars missions.
Shots fired: Alexa strikes back in the smart speaker war
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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smart home
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amazon
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smart appliances
Amazon announced an all-new Alexa feature that lets users control music across multiple Amazon Echo devices...
Fitbit takes on Beats with their new sweatproof headphones
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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fitbit
Fitbit introduces Fitbit Flyer, wireless headphones with powerful audio, customisable fit, and connectivity to the new Ionic smartwatch.
Ford will deliver on sustainability goals with clean energy and waste reduction
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Ford Motor Company Releases 18th Annual Sustainability Report: Detailing environmental progress and future commitments.
Sky NZ updates camera and lens fleet bringing high-quality video to Kiwis
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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sky
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fujifilm
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photography
Sky NZ elevates their broadcast quality by upgrading their camera and lens fleet with new Fujinon lenses, enhancing the Bledisloe Cup experience for viewers.
The Fitbit Ionic aims to be the all-in-one health and fitness smartwatch
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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fitbit
Fitbit's Ionic smartwatch sets sights on revolutionising health tracking, blending lifestyle features with a fitness-first ethos.
Apple’s answer to the Echo adapts sound direction with 360-degree sensors
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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smart home
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple’s HomePod sets to revolutionise audio with adaptive 360° sensors and Siri integration for a seamless listening adventure.
Insta360 announces groundbreaking 4K 360-degree camera
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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4k
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photography
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insta360
Insta360 launches ONE, a versatile 4K 360 camera that revolutionizes immersive storytelling and traditional video capture and sharing.
20th Century Fox and Samsung team-up to change how we experience TV
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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samsung
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tv
20th Century Fox, Panasonic, and Samsung partner to create an open and royalty-free dynamic metadata platform for HDR.
Never lose your keys again with Tile Pro tracking devices
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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location tracking
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tile
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consumers
Tile, a smart location company, has released the new Tile Pro Series, featuring powerful Bluetooth trackers with improved range and sound.
DJI’s Fly Drive gets airdropped into ANZ
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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drones
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dji
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hard drives
Seagate's Fly Drive lands in ANZ, offering drone enthusiasts a robust solution to manage and safeguard their aerial footage.
Boston Dynamics’ frightening creation can do your dishes
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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robots
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boston dynamics
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spotmini
Boston Dynamics’ new consumer robot, SpotMini, can handle household chores like dishwashing, marking the company’s shift from military to home-use robotics.
Samsung expands voice recognition features of its Family Hub fridge
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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smart home
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samsung
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smart hub
Samsung to expand voice recognition function of Family Hub refrigerator and introduce Samsung Connect smart home feature at IFA 2017.
Western Digital announces massive 20TB external hard drive
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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storage
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western digital
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my book duo
Western Digital launches My Book Duo storage system, offering consumers and professionals vast storage capacity.
The Green Party plans on stomping out the flames of re-carbonisation
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
The Green Party announced that they will pass binding climate change legislation within their first 100 days in office.
1,069 synchronised robots danced their way into the Guinness Book of World Records
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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robots
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ai
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voice control
WL Tech's Dobi robots have danced their way to a Guinness World Record, with 1,069 synchronised machines performing in Guangzhou, China.
Parents, combat cyberbullying with Trend Micro’s Home Network Security
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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smart home
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trend micro
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cyberbullying
Trend Micro releases new parental control features to protect children from cyberbullies and monitor internet usage.
The age of the landline is over: 71% of Kiwis prefer naked broadband plans
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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uc
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telco
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landline
Demand for naked broadband in New Zealand has increased by 22% since 2016, as consumers ditch landlines for more affordable options.
Adobe XD gets another update packed full of features
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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martech
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personal computing devices
Adobe XD's latest update elevates UX design, streamlining tools for swift prototyping and effective real-time previews.
Enterprise is set to adopt smart home technologies by 2019
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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smart home
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ai
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healthtech
Consumer and business spending on virtual personal assistant speakers is forecast to reach $3.52bn by 2021, according to Gartner.