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.
Stories by Jacques-Pierre (JP) - Page 54
Samsung expands voice recognition features of its Family Hub fridge
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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samsung
“Our endeavour to advance the smart features of home appliances has always been closely tied to our mission to make a difference..."
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
"People are creating and amassing huge volumes of data and they need high capacity solutions..."
The Green Party plans on stomping out the flames of re-carbonisation
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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nz
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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ai
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robotics
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voice control
1,069 synchronised robots danced their way into the Guinness Book of World Records
Parents, combat cyberbullying with Trend Micro’s Home Network Security
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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trend micro
“Parents can now protect their children against dangers such as cyberbullying and online predators..."
The age of the landline is over: 71% of Kiwis prefer naked broadband plans
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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broadband
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nz
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landline
“Kiwis know value when they see it and have been quick to adapt their preferences as landlines have become less and less necessary..."
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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creative technologies
Adobe Experience Design is built from the ground up to address the complex needs of UX designers...
Enterprise is set to adopt smart home technologies by 2019
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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ai
"The market for VPA-enabled wireless speakers is rapidly expanding..."
Automation is the future of facilities management
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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drones
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iot
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ai
"There’s no question that we’re in a period of dramatic change, it has been called the fourth industrial revolution..."
Future Volvo cars aim to adapt to the lifestyle of consumers
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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cartech
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nz
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volvo
Vehicle designs of the future will take into account the evolving demands of a modern lifestyle...
Apple remains the weary king of smartwatches as competitors claw at the throne
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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apple
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technology gifts
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gartner
Apple continues to hold the greatest market share of any smartwatch provider...
NZ’s first Tesla Powerwall 2 installed at Queenstown home
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smart home
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cartech
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technology gifts
PowerSmart Solar oversaw the first New Zealand installation of the Tesla Powerwall 2...
Electric vehicles set to shine at New Zealand car awards
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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cartech
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nz
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evs
"It reflects not only the growing market but also that this technology is becoming a more affordable..."
Samsung reveals the Galaxy Note 8, hopefully this one won't randomly catch fire
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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nz
“It’s an exciting moment for us to be able to deliver the most highly anticipated Galaxy Note we’ve ever created to Kiwis..."
You can have a chat with your spa-pool thanks to Adroit, a Kiwi startup
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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nz
"Adroit has the opportunity to become a leader in the spa-pool industry..."
Kiwis are concerned about how cyberbullying and fake news could affect their lives
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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cybersecurity
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internet
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cyberbullying
"We are spending more and more of our lives online and it's no surprise that Kiwis are concerned about possible negative effects..."
Air New Zealand employs a friendly robot in their five-day social experiment
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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martech
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chatbots
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robotics
“This experiment with Chip is another way we are pushing the boundaries to ensure we remain at the forefront of technology..."
Turn your smart home into a giant battery with Wi-Charge
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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smart appliances
Wi-Charge enables long-range wireless power for a wide range of products...
Oppo plans on taking NZ by storm with their new R11 camera phone
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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nz
Software enhancements mean that the R11’s rear dual camera delivers an image of near-professional quality....
Back to basics, how to get started on your smart home journey
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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apple
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smart home
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technology gifts
It can be a bit overwhelming to get started on your smart home journey, here are three basic products to get you going...
Virtual reality for the masses, almost: HTC Vive becomes slightly more affordable
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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vr
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htc
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htc vive
HTC announced a $300 price reduction for the Vive across the globe...
Could gas-stations become a thing of the past? Kiwi EV owners prefer charging at home
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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cartech
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nz
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evs
“EV owners particularly enjoy not having to interrupt their drive home or make a special trip to a petrol station..."
Google Home lets you control your entire house from the comfort of your bed
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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google apps
This device is Google’s attempt to rival and surpass the Amazon Echo...
Go beyond reality with the Asus ZenFone AR
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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vr
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asus
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zenfone vr
"ZenFone AR delivers engaging augmented reality experiences for you to explore and enjoy...”