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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Hands-on Review: Huawei Mate 10
Sat, 13th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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huawei
Huawei's Mate 10 shatters the belief that only Samsung and iPhone can impress. Exceptional battery life, swift charging, and stellar camera make it a stand-out.
Game review: Fortnite Battle Royale costs nothing and gives everything
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Fortnite Battle Royale blends vibrant 80's cartoon aesthetics with intense playstyle options, offering a thrilling and free-to-play gaming experience.
Electric vehicles and SUVs face off as Kiwis choose a dream car
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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cartech
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evs
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automotive
As Kiwis dream of a new car in 2018, SUVs and utes top the wishlist, though electric vehicles are gaining traction, with over 6,000 now on NZ roads.
Intel continues to push towards full vehicle autonomy in 2018
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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cartech
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intel
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self-driving cars
Mobileye's new fourth-generation EyeQ system-on-chip will play a crucial role in the delivery of a driverless future...
This little drone aims to replace your selfie stick
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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drones
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ces
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technology gifts
AEE Aviation Technology unveils AEE SELFLY, a smartphone case with an embedded drone, aiming to take selfie pictures to new heights at CES.
Westpac and Paymark team up to evolve digital payments
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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fintech
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eftpos
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online shopping
Westpac has partnered with Paymark to launch Online EFTPOS, allowing New Zealanders to securely purchase goods online using their mobile phones.
This headband aims to make sleepless nights a thing of the past
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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smart home
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ces
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philips
Philips unveils SmartSleep headband at CES, aiming to improve deep sleep quality with data-driven insights and real-time interventions.
Samsung is creating digital cockpits for connected cars
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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digital signage
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cartech
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displays
The digital cockpit platform combines 5G technology and the IoT to provide an intelligent connected car experience...
Intel breaks world record with a massive drone swarm
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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drones
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intel
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ces
Intel has set a new Guinness World Record at CES 2018, flying 100 Shooting Star Mini drones indoors from a single computer, showcasing a stunning light show.
Razer's project Linda is the Frankenstein's monster of laptops
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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razer
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ces
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mobility
Razer unveils Project Linda, a bold hybrid laptop powered by the Android-based Razer Phone, aiming to merge smartphone convenience with laptop capabilities.
Busy families rejoice! Yet another central hub for your smart home
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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smart home
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wireless networks
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lenovo
Lenovo's new Smart Display, with Google Assistant, promises a sleek, handy hub for smart home control, catering to busy families' tech needs.
Toyota's bus of the future may deliver your pizza
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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cartech
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toyota
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buses
Toyota announces new mobility service alliance and unveils e-Palette concept vehicle at CES. Launch partners include Amazon, Uber and Pizza Hut.
Tile announces major partnerships with Bose, Comcast and Samsonite
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Tile announced expansions to the platform hoping to deliver on its vision to build a world where everyone can find everything...
Jabra unveils its new headphone franchise at CES
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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uc
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digital entertainment
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headphones
Jabra launches its Elite franchise at CES, offering advanced headphones and earbuds designed for superior sound, voice control, and personalised music.
HTC reveals the Vive Pro upgrade and wireless adaptor
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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digital signage
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displays
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC VIVE unveils new hardware upgrades including the Vive Pro and Vive Wireless, offering users a premium VR experience.
ASUS announces the world's thinnest convertible laptop
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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asus
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mobility
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ssd storage
ASUS recently announced the availability of the ZenBook Flip S UX370, the world's thinnest convertible laptop...
Say goodbye to shaky footage with DJI's mobile camera mounts
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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drones
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digital entertainment
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video
DJI unveils Osmo Mobile 2 and Ronin-S, transforming shaky smartphone and DSLR footage into smooth, cinematic videos.
Beam Wi-Fi to your devices through a lamp
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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uc
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smart home
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lifi
MyLiFi, a lamp offering LiFi connectivity with speeds of 23 Mbps, is now on Indiegogo. The app-controlled LED light has already won two CES innovation awards.
The AI smoke detector you never knew you needed
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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ai
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google
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siri
Onelink Safe and Sound combines AI-driven smoke and CO detection with smart home connectivity, offering voice assistant integration and multi-room audio.
Final Cut Pro X introduces VR video editing
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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apple
Apple updates Final Cut Pro X to include advanced 360-degree VR video editing, HDR support, and optimised 8K video editing on the new iMac Pro.