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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Alexa, say my name: Turns out people love talking to their speakers
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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amazon
According to Futuresource smart speakers are driving global home audio sales upwards...
Apple kills 32-bit apps in iOS 11 update
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
“Among the casualties are a number of classic apps, such as Flappy Bird and Ocarina...”
iOS 11 is here: Everything you need to know about the update
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
iPhone and iPad customers around the world will now be able to update their devices to iOS 11...
Waymo and Intel collaborate on self-driving car technology
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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cartech
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intel
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brian krzanich
One of the big promises of artificial intelligence is our driverless future...
Film review - Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Suits, guns and cowboys, Kingsman: The Golden Circle delivers a massive action spectacle with just the right amount of humour...
Fujitsu develops hands-free speech translation device
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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fujitsu
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nict
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translation device
Going forward, Fujitsu Laboratories aims to expand speech translation systems using this technology...
Travellers rejoice, Aussies launch ‘pop-up’ check-in service
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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nz
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travel
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apac
“By collaborating with innovators, we are transforming the travel experience...”
Amazon and Twentieth Century Fox sign landmark international TV deal
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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video
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digital entertainment
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amazon
Beginning in September of this year, Amazon Prime will start introducing seasons of This Is Us and The Exorcist...
Kiwi VR film featured at New York film festival
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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vr
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kiwi
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film festival
“This event is one of the most prestigious on the creative tech calendar, with over 100 exhibits..."
NZ’s first Maori robotics challenge to be held in Whakatane
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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edutech
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nz
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robotics
Twelve teams from primary schools across the Eastern Bay of Plenty will compete in a new regional robotics competition...
Loyal DJI customers can get US$1,000 off the Ronin 2
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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drones
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creative technologies
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film production
“The new DJI Ronin 2 has been improved in every way," according to DJI.
ZUS lets you turn your old rust-bucket into a smart car
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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cartech
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apps
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smart car
The ZUS Connected Car System promises that it will enhance the driving experience...
Hands-on review: Never miss a beat with these headphones
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
As an audio engineer, I'm very picky when it comes to headsets, but the Void Pro earned my respect...
New electric car-sharing service charging into Auckland
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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nz
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auckland
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mercury
"It’s great to be able to partner with Cityhop to offer Auckland drivers different electric vehicles to try...”
Clunky wallets and cash payments, a thing of the past for Kiwi shoppers
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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nz
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shopping
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online shopping
“Laybuy is the only company to offer both in-store and online payment options in the New Zealand market...”
New Zealand’s first ever electric vehicle showcase breaks records
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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cartech
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
With a record number of visitors, 2,631 over two days, EVWorld NZ reflected the growing popularity of EVs throughout the country...
Nintex offers easy to use process automation technology that really "works"
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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app development
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low-code
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sharepoint
Nintex is a simple, point-and-click workflow system that connects every person, department and system inside or outside of your business...
The EV revolution is coming faster than Kiwis think
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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cartech
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
“You'll be able to buy buses very economically from China...”
Never fear when Trend Micro is near: The new free app that protects consumers
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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apps
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trend micro
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hns
The new free app aims to help people become aware of how many connected devices they have at home and the potential risks that they have...
Ready, steady, brawl! Samurai riot is fighting fit for steam release
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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gaming
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technology gifts
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samurai riot
Players will have to make deep moral choices, demanding serious reflection, in order to resolve the unstable political situation...
MAPS.ME and OpenStreetMap team up to help disaster recovery and response
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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dr
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technology gifts
"A core component of HOT’s mission is to enable more people in more places to contribute to mapping the world in which they live..."
Media Design School and ESL team up for a major tournament
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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creative technologies
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nz
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media design school
"By playing a role in the promotion of an iconic event, our students will gain out of class, hands-on experience..."
The AU$100 million program to encourage Australians to take up EVs
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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cartech
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
“By providing discounted finance through the CEFC, it is hoped we can encourage a greater uptake of electric vehicles and reduce emissions...”
The Jabra Speak 710 will dramatically enhance your office experience
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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uc
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digital music
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bluetooth
The device has a high performing Omni-directional microphone and HiFi grade speaker...