About Jacques-Pierre (JP)
Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas
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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 55
Musk tries to avoid Judgment Day by calling for a ban on killer-robots
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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robotics
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united nations
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robots vs people
“These could be weapons that despots and terrorists use against innocent populations..."
New Zealand Post plans to expand its fleet with electric vans
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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cartech
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nz
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new zealand post
With assistance from the EECA, New Zealand Post will purchase five electric vans...
Remote controlled toilets and electronic piggy banks, three ridiculous ‘smart’ appliances
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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smart appliances
It's weird but still works: Here are three ridiculous yet practical smart devices.
Time for kids to go outside and smell the roses: How to limit screen time in a connected world
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Children have countless options on how they connect to the internet, so how do parents limit screen-time?
Australian farmers develop special drones to keep track of livestock
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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drones
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agriculture
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australian
Csiro and Ruralco have announced a partnership that will see the latest digital technology, including drones, applied to Australian agriculture...
How to make your smart home safe when hackers are looming nearby
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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malware
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firewall
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ddos
The more devices you connect to your network the more you need to protect, your data may be at risk...
Technology has gone too far! Fidgetly reveals their connected fidget spinner
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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bluetooth
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fidgetly
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fidget spinner
Fidgetly CTRL is the world's first app-enabled 360-degree motion game controller in the form of a fidget spinner...
Sleek and seamless conference calling is now within reach
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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technology gifts
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smartphones
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bluetooth
This phone will optimise your conference room with the power of the Android 5.1 operating system...
New rubbish-sensors being trialled in Christchurch promise to lead to a clean city
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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smart cities
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nz
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christchurch
Overflowing rubbish bins in public parks could be wiped out if new sensors being trialled by Christchurch City Council prove successful...
The all-knowing Samsung TV can now tell you what song is playing on screen
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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apps
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samsung
“Smart TVs felt like a natural evolution for the Shazam experience..."
Oppo and Noel Leeming team-up to bring groundbreaking camera-phones to NZ
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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noel leeming
Oppo’s mobile devices are now available in over 70 Noel Leeming retail stores across the country...
Facebook announces major updates that redefine the news feed and birthday posts
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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facebook
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update
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news feed
“People want to see accurate information on Facebook, and so do we..."
Has VR gone too far? The mind-boggling virtual reality pinball machine is here
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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gaming
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technology gifts
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vr
Rusty Oak announced that their debut title Hurl VR, a Pinball-like puzzle game is coming to the HTC Vive...
The Samsung Gear S3 promises to be more than just a novelty smartwatch
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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samsung
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gear s3
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smartwatch
“By adding an e-Sim variant to our smartwatch lineup, we are able to offer even more flexibility for consumers..."
Ford’s US$1 billion artificial intelligence startup: Everything you need to know about Argo AI
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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cartech
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ai
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startup
“The next decade will be defined by the automation of the automobile, and autonomous cars will have a significant impact on society..."
Could you welcome the Kuri robot as a family member?
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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ai
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robotics
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kuri
The designers behind this robot with an uncanny resemblance to Baymax said she isn't just helpful, she's adorable...
Introducing Cinera, the clunky VR-cinema of the future
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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vr
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movies
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kickstarter
This ridiculous headset promises an immersive IMAX experience and theater-grade sound from the comfort of a user’s couch...
Hands-on review: Sony’s latest OLED TV delivers an unparalleled viewing experience
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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reviews
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The Bravia OLED delivers on all of the bold promises it made before release and more...
Motorola’s self-repairing screen could be the turning point for your phone’s war on concrete
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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motorola
The phone would be able to sense the cracks on the touchscreen display and then apply heat to reshape and repair the damage...
Garmin NZ promises you will never lose your hiking buddy with their new two-way radio
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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nz
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gps
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garmin
The Rino 700 features a sunlight-readable monochrome display and thumbstick control...
Sony is going anime crazy as they acquire a majority share of Funimation
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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sony
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anime
Funimation is responsible for some of the biggest anime titles including, Dragon Ball Z and Attack on Titan...
Charge your electric car at lightning speeds for free in Pukekohe
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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cartech
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nz
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auckland transport
Situated in the public car park beside Countdown in the town’s CBD, the charger will fully charge a vehicle in around 20 minutes...
Keep your bearings in the great outdoors with Garmin’s new wrist-mounted navigators
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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nz
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gps
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garmin
“These Foretrex models help you keep your hands free while you focus on easily navigating the path ahead.”
Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium lands in NZ and it’s not cheap
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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sony
Consumers can get their hands on the Xperia XZ Premium in 'luminous chrome' for the low, low price of $1,200...