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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Exclusive: Three pairs of glasses that may revive the smart-eyewear trend
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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printing
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vr
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google glass
Strap on your favourite Star Trek spectacles because we are about to take a look at world of smart-eyewear...
Are electric trucks and buses the key to a greener New Zealand?
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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aut
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judith collins
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nz
“There’s a global trend towards decarbonisation of transport, and New Zealand is in a unique position to lead that.”
Star Conflict: Engineer Evolved, could this update change the minds of a disgruntled player base?
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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gaming
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satellites
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technology gifts
With a fair bit of controversy surrounding the ‘free-to-play’ payment model, could this update change the minds of a disheartened playerbase?
Smart homes: The house that knows what you need better than you do
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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future electronics
This study surveyed over 4,000 consumers who make use of smart home devices, here are the astounding results...
Small-town New Zealand organisation ranked tenth in the world for climate change work
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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nz
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climate change
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going green
"We brought diverse groups together to find solutions to the hard questions that affect this country.”
Exclusive: OtterBox ultimate destruction test!
Sun, 2nd Jul 2017
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reviews
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technology gifts
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samsung
Is the OtterBox as durable as they say? Find out just how much punishment this case can take...
Feeling blue? Let this AI brighten your day with a hilarious inspirational quote
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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ai
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inspirobot
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inspirational
The InspiroBot randomly generates unique and hilarious ‘Inspirational’ quotes that will brighten up your day.
Live out your craziest car fantasies in Crossout
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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xbox one
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ps4
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steam
The post-apocalyptic world of Crossout is harsh and unforgiving, with an atmosphere reminiscent of Mad Max and Blood Drive.
Ford announces new AI and robotics research team
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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cartech
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ai
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robotics
The new research team is focused on making self-driving cars a reality within the near future.
New Zealand medical drones are almost ready to take flight
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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drones
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nz
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regulation
“The medical and crisis support drone trials will lead to a high quality, high value service that will make a real difference in people’s lives.”
Mobile World Congress 2017: A new smartwatch and mind-boggling fingerprint scanning tech
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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smartphones
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biometrics
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technology gifts
The watch designed to enhance the learning experience of kids and the latest fingerprint scanning tech.
Exclusive: Three sports cars that embrace an electric future
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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cartech
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bmw
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porsche
Efficiency, speed and sustainability, here are three sports cars that embrace an electric future.
Facebook announces the formation of a global internet forum to counter terrorism
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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microsoft
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youtube
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facebook
"By working together, we can have a greater impact on the threat of terrorist content online."
Music streaming service Pandora shuts down services for ANZ
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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digital music
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spotify
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pandora
"After diligent analysis, we have decided to discontinue our operations in Australia and New Zealand"
The app-controlled pet door that ensures you know exactly what your fur-babies are doing
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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apps
"This information can provide an accurate insight into your pet's well-being and help you determine what their normal behavior is."
New Zealand's booming indie game industry: Four addictive titles you have to try
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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nz
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indie games
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steam
The indie game industry is booming within New Zealand, here are four titles you don't want to miss.
P.A.M.E.L.A. receives update: Is it just another early access survival game?
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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gaming
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technology gifts
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steam
It is important for P.A.M.E.L.A. to highlight the features that set it apart, or it may face being buried under the slew of competitors.
AI and self-driving cars: Could this be the future of road safety?
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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cartech
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volvo
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nvidia
“Vehicles operating under Level 4 automation will monitor the driving environment and will maintain control even if the driver does not intervene."
New Zealand parliament reviews energy plans for a cleaner NZ
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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nz
"The targets are measurable, reasonable and can be implemented by 2022.”
Snap maps or Snap stalk? New Zealand police raise concern over the app’s new feature
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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apps
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snapchat
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new zealand police
In an update last week Snapchat introduced a map feature that allows users track other people’s locations in real time.
Three advanced robots making sci-fi technology a reality
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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robotics
Super robots are real and they aren’t the stumbling messes you expect.
Sony urged not to trivialise Hindu deities in the latest installment of renowned Uncharted series
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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sony
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uncharted
"We’re urging for more sensitivity towards the faith, its traditions and the careful handling of Hindu concepts and terminology.”
Hoverboards and drones: Technology bringing a dream to life
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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drones
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omni hoverboard
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hoverboard
Ever dream of flying through the air on your own hoverboard? That dream may be a reality soon.
EV world New Zealand, NZ’s first electric vehicle showcase
Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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cartech
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expo
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evs
“it’s the future of mobility and we’re the first to create something for this exploding market.”