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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Final Cut Pro X introduces VR video editing
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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video
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple announced a major update to its professional video editing app, Final Cut Pro X...
LG’s new projector streams a 4K screen on to your wall
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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digital entertainment
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monitors
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pro av
LG announced the HU80KA projector, its first 4K UHD1 model designed to deliver ultra-sharp video in a compact design...
Apple confirms that macOS and iOS are vulnerable to Meltdown bugs
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
These bugs apply to all modern processors and affect nearly all computing devices and operating systems...
Marketing Melodies partners with Spotify to kill bad background music
Wed, 20th Dec 2017
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digital music
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spotify
Soundtrack Your Brand was founded in Sweden in 2013, with a mission to kill bad background music...
Alternative music players that allow you to get the best sound
Wed, 20th Dec 2017
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digital music
In the era of Spotify and iTunes, the humble music player seems to be all but forgotten, and that's a shame...
Kiwi company launches DIY wireless asset tracker
Tue, 19th Dec 2017
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nz
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new zealand business
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kiwi
New Zealand ISP Wireless Nation is launching an asset locating tracker...
Facebook Messenger launches augmented reality extras
Tue, 19th Dec 2017
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digital music
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vr
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facebook
Facebook Messenger has launched its World Effects technology on the Messenger camera, allowing people to drop 3D objects in their surroundings...
AI takes control of Auckland’s power grid, that’s not scary at all
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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cartech
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
The mDERMS programme uses the latest technology to better monitor, analyse, and control Auckland’s energy network...
The Warehouse installs EV chargers across NZ
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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cartech
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nz
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the warehouse
The Warehouse has started installing electric vehicle charging stations at many stores across New Zealand...
Learn to play music like a pro with these apps
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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digital music
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music production
Modern technology can help make learning music more entertaining, for both adults and kids...
Get your pizza delivered directly to your beach towel this summer
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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apps
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nz
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pizza
Domino’s Anywhere allows mobile customers to order using a maps-based pin drop feature...
Volvo lets 100 families to test fully autonomous vehicles
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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cartech
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volvo
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self-driving cars
A world first autonomous driving initiative has launched which will ultimately see 100 families testing fully autonomous vehicles...
The Microsoft Surface range will change the way your office works
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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microsoft
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surface
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surface hub
I recently had the opportunity to attend Microsoft New Zealand's Surface event and get hands-on with the latest and greatest enterprise technology...
Amazon Music Unlimited arrives in 28 countries
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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digital music
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ai
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amazon
“Music is such an incredible global connector, and with Amazon Music Unlimited we’ve been able to give listeners access to an extensive catalogue..."
Three beautiful rhythm games that will distract you from work
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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gaming
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digital music
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technology gifts
These games will undoubtedly spice up your day, and make it infinitely less productive...
Plantronics aims to fuel your workout with music
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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digital music
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headphones
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headset
“Today’s consumers are looking for wireless listening solutions that can accommodate their particular workout style or level..."
Everything you need to know about the mysterious Launchpad
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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digital music
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music production
In the right hands, this device is capable of incredible things...
Kiwis across the country continue to embrace UFB
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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broadband
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nz
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fibre
The number of New Zealand households and businesses connected to ultra-fast broadband (UFB) has increased by 11%...
Coromandel opens a scenic touring loop for electric vehicles
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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cartech
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nz
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evs
“EVs are undoubtedly the future of domestic transport in New Zealand..."
Transform your PC into an AI supercomputer
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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pc hardware
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ai
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nvidia
“Our vision for Volta was to push the outer limits of high-performance computing and AI..."
Introducing Qleek, the mixtape of the future
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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digital music
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mixtape
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qleek
Qleek is a connected mixtape designed to share important moments of the user’s life with songs and photos...
Top smartphones battle it out for battery dominance
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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apple
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smartphones
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reviews
Samsung and iPhone have long been hailed as the supreme leaders of smartphone technology, however, a new contender has entered the ring...
Three music games that will fill you with nostalgia
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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gaming
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digital music
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technology gifts
Here are our three picks for music games that fill us with nostalgia...
Sennheiser debuts the ultimate take-anywhere headphones
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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digital music
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headphones
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wireless headphones
Sennheiser’s MOMENTUM headphone range represents the perfect fusion of sound and style...