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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How to keep your company safe from complex cyber threats
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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sonicwall
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hack
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computers
An advanced persistent threat is a set of stealthy and continuous computer hacking processes, designed to be evolving, polymorphic and dynamic...
It’s officially time for Kiwis to say goodbye to landlines
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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broadband
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landline
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vodafone
“Voice calling over broadband is the future of calling," says Vodafone.
NZTA approves Teletrac Navman as an electronic system provider
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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fleet management
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nz
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nzta
RUC Manager automatically tracks vehicle distance and calculates off-road activity, enabling accurate, NZTA-approved RUC rebates...
YouTube gets a new look for kids
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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video
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digital entertainment
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internet
Younger kids will get less text, while older kids will get more content on the home screens....
This PC has all of the processing power a designer will ever need
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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asus
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workstation
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computers
It's not hard to see how ASUS impressed the design society with the ESC510 G4 SFF...
Music creators rejoice, GarageBand just got updated
Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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smartphones
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digital music
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technology gifts
Apple is announcing a major update to GarageBand for iOS, with more creative options.
Samsung launches its Android 9.0 beta
Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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android
Samsung announced the launch of the Samsung Experience 9.0 beta...
Razer’s new phone promises games on the go
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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smartphones
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gaming
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technology gifts
The Razer phone is labelled the smartphone for gamers and they expect it to be a flagship killer...
MAPS.ME launches a new reviewing platform
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
MAPS.ME is a service that features offline maps and navigation for mobile devices...
You can now download Te Papa’s national art collection
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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apps
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nz
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download
Te Papa has partnered with Wellington start-up Excio to offer an initial 150 images to download from the national art collection...
Sony’s latest robot puppy may melt your heart
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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ai
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sony
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robotics
Sony states that there’s always an element of unpredictability with Aibo...
Ever wanted Superman-vision? WalabotDIY might deliver
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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apps
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smart appliances
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diy
“Walabot introduces a new experience to Australians who want to renovate their house..."
Toyota to bring self-driving cars to the market by 2020
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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cartech
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toyota
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self-driving cars
“To achieve a society where mobility means safety, efficiency and freedom, Toyota is constantly seeking out the latest technology..."
Captain America gives Shadow of War a go
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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middle-earth: shadow of war
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live stream
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xbox one x
Users who tune-in to the livestream will be able to submit questions and win special prizes...
Vodafone TV partners up with SKY and Netflix
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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digital entertainment
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video
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sky
Vodafone TV gives viewers the option to switch between their smartphone, tablet and television...
Kiwi homes are about to get a whole lot smarter with Nest
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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nz
Nest Labs is bringing its safety and security products as well as services to New Zealand...
What to expect from the Pixel 2 and Daydream VR
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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vr
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google
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google pixel
The VR promises are very exciting, however, there have been several reports of issues with the Pixel 2...
OMGTech launches more coding for kids workshops around NZ
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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nz
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coding
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omgtech
OMGTech! trialled the new initiative last week delivering workshops in five Auckland schools...
Kiwi ad tech company expands to Australia
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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school networks
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new zealand business
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kiwi
Headquartered in Kaikoura, Advert Media provides its Parent Teacher Calendar App free to more than 400 schools across New Zealand...
PocketWise helps Kiwis stay on top of their finances
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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fintech
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finance, leasing & rental
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kiwi
The cloud platform compares a wide range of financial products from different New Zealand banks and financial service providers...
Feel Good AR could teach you how to save money and the planet
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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vr
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apps
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ar
Activated through an Australian, European or New Zealand currency note, the AR app has been developed by RaboDirect to engage its customers...
Make your PC jump to light speed with this SSD
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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intel
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ssd storage
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star citizen
Intel, in collaboration with Roberts Space Industries, announced a new SSD at CitizenCon...
5G is coming and Huawei is leading the way
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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network management
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sdn
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network infrastructure
At the Ultra-Broadband Forum, Huawei launched its 5G microwave bearer solution...
Intel proves that autonomous vehicles are safe
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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cartech
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intel
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autonomous vehicle
The RSS model ensures self-driving cars will operate only within the framework defined as “safe”...