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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Intel brings esports to Pyeongchang ahead of the olympic winter games
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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esports
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winter olympics
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partners
Intel recently announced plans to bring gaming experiences to PyeongChang ahead of next February's Olympic Winter Games...
Chatbots and AI are the future of your job
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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uc
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martech
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ai
AI and chatbots to revolutionise the workplace, with Hays predicting a surge in digital assistance across jobs.
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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uc
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landline
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broadband
New Zealanders bid farewell to landlines as Vodafone transitions customers to voice over broadband, preempting Spark's PSTN shut down by 2022.
NZTA approves Teletrac Navman as an electronic system provider
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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fleet management
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nzta
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teletrac navman
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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uc
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digital entertainment
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youtube
YouTube Kids has unveiled a fresh design and new features, including customised profiles and age-tailored content, to better grow with its young users.
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
ASUS unveils its ESC510 G4 SFF workstation, packing Intel Xeon power and dual 4K display support into a sleek 13-litre body, all for AUD$1699.00.
Music creators rejoice, GarageBand just got updated
Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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digital entertainment
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apps
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ios
Apple's latest GarageBand update for iOS offers new instruments, sound packs, and a Beat Sequencer, enhancing music creation on iPhone and iPad.
Samsung launches its Android 9.0 beta
Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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software updates
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samsung
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technology gifts
Samsung has launched the Samsung Experience 9.0 beta for Galaxy S8 and S8+ users, allowing them to preview new Android 9.0 features before the official release.
Razer's new phone promises games on the go
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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razer
Razer unveils its new gaming smartphone featuring a 120 Hz UltraMotion display, Dolby ATMOS sound, Snapdragon 835 chip, and a massive 4,000 mAh battery.
MAPS.ME launches a new reviewing platform
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
MAPS.ME introduces a new user review platform, enabling travellers to rate and review over 50 types of sites, even when offline, enhancing trip planning.
You can now download Te Papa's national art collection
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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apps
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download
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te papa museum
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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robots
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ai
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sony
Sony's new Aibo robot puppy, with its AI-driven curiosity and unique personality development, is ready to melt hearts and enrich lives.
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
Vayyar Imaging's WalabotDIY, a 3D-imaging sensor, is now available for Australian DIY enthusiasts, allowing users to see inside walls.
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
Renesas Electronics to supply semiconductor solutions for Toyota's autonomous vehicles, set for commercial launch in 2020.
Captain America gives Shadow of War a go
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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middle-earth: shadow of war
Chris Evans, aka Captain America, is set to play Shadow of War on Xbox Live Sessions with surprise celebrity guests on 1 November at 4 p.m. PT.
Vodafone TV partners up with SKY and Netflix
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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sky
Vodafone TV teams up with SKY and Netflix, launching a new console that promises unrivalled entertainment with seamless viewing across devices.
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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nest labs
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technology gifts
Nest Labs launches its award-winning safety and security products in New Zealand, including cameras and a smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm.
What to expect from the Pixel 2 and Daydream VR
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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software development
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ar, vr & metaverse
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google
Google's Pixel 2 boasts advanced AR and VR capabilities, but concerns over screen burn and audio quality temper excitement for the innovative device.
OMGTech launches more coding for kids workshops around NZ
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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coding
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omgtech
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partners
OMGTech! expands its coding workshops to schools across New Zealand during Hour of Code week, partnering with tech giants to foster youth digital skills.