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Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas
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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 Kiwis use artificial intelligence in everyday life

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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martech
From Netflix recs to chatbots, Kiwis are seamlessly integrating AI into their daily routines, redefining user interactions.
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Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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students
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stem
Teams of high school students are given a 300-watt electric motor kit and batteries to build their vehicles...
Cortana

Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don't mind her watching

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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AI assistant Cortana joins Skype chats, promising seamless help - but will privacy concerns override convenience?.
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Kiwi digital health company wins international acclaim

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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mental health
NZ's Melon Health bags global tech award with its life-saving mental health apps, earning international recognition in New Orleans.
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Huawei aims to go green by 2025

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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iot
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huawei
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green tech
Huawei commits to producing nearly 100% recyclable or reusable hardware by 2025, joining KPN's sustainability push towards a circular business model.
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Let Darth Vader take care of the vacuuming for you

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Samsung Electronics introduced a new Star Wars limited edition of the widely acclaimed Powerbot robot vacuum cleaner...
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Red alert! The new Star Wars trailer has finally arrived

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Star Wars fans, rejoice! The Last Jedi trailer is here, filled with tantalising glimpses of epic battles, powerful character moments, and potential plot twists.
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15,000 Aussies participate in APAC's largest cartech survey

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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More than 15,000 Victorian motorists participated in one of the world's largest surveys of attitudes toward self-driving cars...
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AR for cops: HoloLens could be the future of policing

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Black Marble has developed an award-winning application, tuServ, that's transforming today's approach to digitizing policing....
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Big data could bring big changes for Asian consumers

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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planning
The ATF Leaders' Summit in Singapore spotlights Big Data, aiming to revolutionise content strategies and tap into the booming Asian market.
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Shows on the go: By 2020 TV as we know it may not exist

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
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tv
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video
Ericsson report forecasts mobile screens to dominate TV viewing by 2020, with on-demand and VR reshaping the landscape.
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Sony's new phone boasts a 3D camera, should Kiwis care?

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Sony Mobile's new Xperia XZ1 hits New Zealand, offering groundbreaking 3D scanning technology. Will this feature capture Kiwi interest?.
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Film review: Blade Runner 2049

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
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film review
Blade Runner 2049 mesmerises with Zimmer's score and a deep, psychological narrative that may perplex newbies but thrills enthusiasts.
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Kiwis get ready to Wi-Fly: Air New Zealand trials in-flight Wi-Fi

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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wireless networks
Air New Zealand begins the trial of its in-flight Wi-Fi service on one of its long-haul Boeing 777-300 aircraft.
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Microsoft's green AI is on track to save the planet

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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Microsoft's AI infrastructure can transform how the world responds to the ever-increasing scale and speed of changes in the natural world...
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Don't know where to eat? Blockchain for foodies aims to help

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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food
Munchee, a popular food review mobile app, has announced a new platform that looks to disrupt sites like Yelp and Google Places...
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Commuters rejoice: Hamilton transport system gets a tech upgrade

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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transport
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travel
Hamilton's commute leaps into the future with new eStop displays offering live bus updates, a first in New Zealand's smart transport tech.
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This AI-powered camera always knows when to take a picture, that's a bit creepy

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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ai
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google
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photography
The device was created with a noble goal in mind, but the fact that it knows when to take pictures without telling the user is scary...
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Everything you need to know about Google's latest smart speakers

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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smart home
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ai
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google
Google enhances your home audio with new smart speakers, the Home Mini and Max, brimming with AI smarts and recognising up to six voices.
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There is more to this printer than meets the eye, $500 more

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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apps
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cloud services
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printing
Fuji Xerox's new ApeosPort/DocuCentre VI streamlines tasks with up to 70 ppm print speed and offers a bonus USD $500 trade credit for each purchase or lease.