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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Freeview takes on Sky in an all-out brawl for Kiwi viewers
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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sky
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freeview
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retail
Freeview is set to launch a high-end recorder and a new On Demand platform combining Live TV and On Demand services.
Microsoft unveils their latest mixed reality headsets
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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surface book
Microsoft has unveiled new mixed reality headsets and the Surface Book 2, alongside the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update aiming to revolutionise creativity.
Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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airport
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orchestration
The experience takes the user on an interactive journey in a first class seat on board a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777...
Hitachi automates optimized production schedules
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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storage
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iot
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hitachi
Hitachi launches factory simulator & assembly navigation system to generate optimized production schedules & 3D work instructions using IoT.
Oracle lets SMBs create custom apps without software expertise
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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apm
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lcnc
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software development
The program works through an intuitive visual development interface, with no need for prior development experience...
Final chance to make some cash with your art
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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uc
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trend micro
Entries for the What's Your Story? poster competition close soon, offering young artists a final chance to win a share of USD $14,000 in cash and prizes.
Nouveau Labs aims to reinvent AI, analytics and automation
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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robots
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uc
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data analytics
Bangalore-based Nouveau Labs sets course to lead in AI with a new centre for robotic automation, bolstering its analytics and cognitive tech operations.
Propellerhead helps Kiwi kids get access to digital education
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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edutech
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ministry of education
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omgtech
Propellerhead donates tech gear to empower Kiwi youngsters in digital skills, boosting OMGTech!'s visionary education drive.
SOTI combine mobility and IoT management with Linux support
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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open source
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linux
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mobility
SOTI MobiControl will now enable remote support of Linux-based devices, machines and intelligent IoT endpoints...
Aussies fear Big Brother may steal data from old phones
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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techcollect
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e-waste & recycling
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technology gifts
Nearly half of Australians cling to old gadgets, fearing personal data loss, undervaluing e-waste recycling's environmental gains.
Smartphones guide the way for Sailing World Cup participants
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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fujitsu
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technology gifts
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smartphones
The service will provide racers information on their location within the marine race area as well as automatic warnings...
Robots in diplomacy: Super-robot sits in on UN meeting
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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robots
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ai
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united nations
At a UN debate on AI's future, Sophia the robot's attendance sparks discussions on ethics and global inequality in tech distribution.
The Kindle is back, and it's basically a submarine now
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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amazon
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kindle
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waterproof
Amazon's new Kindle Oasis dives into waterproof reading, with a high-res screen and weeks-long battery, made for bath to poolside page-turning.
DJI reveals the world's first super-camera optimised for drones
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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drones
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dji
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photography
DJI has unveiled the Zenmuse X7, the first Super 35 digital film camera designed for drones, offering superior image quality and a new colour system.
NZVRARA & Blackeye: Providing a staging ground for the VR revolution
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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nzvrara
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ar
NZVRARA and Blackeye VR partner to promote NZ VR/AR sector and accelerate adoption of virtual and augmented reality technologies.
Vector plans on turning EVs into mobile power sources
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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cartech
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vector
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solar power
Vector aims to turn electric vehicles into mobile power sources as it seeks to drive innovation in the EV sector.
Oculus VR just got a whole lot better with Rift Core 2.0
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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software updates
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oculus rift
Oculus unveils Rift Core 2.0, a powerful VR experience with a redesigned interface and customizable home features. Beta release in December.
Samsung strikes a killing blow with new ultra-fast dual pixel sensor
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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samsung
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photography
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creative technologies
Dual Pixel technology employs two photodiodes in each and every pixel of the sensor instead of only one, I know, exciting stuff...
Zuckerberg jumps into the frying pan with 'insensitive' VR live-stream
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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facebook
Facebook faces backlash after Mark Zuckerberg uses VR to show hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. Some defend his intentions.
Facebook announces Oculus Go, one of the cheapest VR headsets yet
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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facebook
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oculus
Without a cable or the need for a mobile phone, standalone headsets represent a totally new phase of VR hardware...