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.
Stories by Jacques-Pierre (JP) - Page 55
NZ's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installed at Queenstown home
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smart home
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cartech
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tesla
Queenstown pioneers NZ's green energy shift with the nation's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installation at the Seymour family home.
Electric vehicles set to shine at New Zealand car awards
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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cartech
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evs
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car of the year
Electric vehicles (EVs) will have their own category in the 2017 New Zealand Car of the Year awards for the first time ever.
Samsung reveals the Galaxy Note 8, hopefully this one won't randomly catch fire
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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samsung
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samsung galaxy
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kiwi
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 8, aiming to reassure users with robust safety checks and exciting features after the Note 7 combustion scandal.
You can have a chat with your spa-pool thanks to Adroit, a Kiwi startup
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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startups
New smart technology by Kiwi company Adroit allows users to control and monitor their spa-pools remotely from anywhere in the world.
Kiwis are concerned about how cyberbullying and fake news could affect their lives
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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uc
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cybersecurity
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cyberbullying
Two-thirds of New Zealanders are concerned about misleading information online, with fears of fake news up 13% since last year, says research by InternetNZ.
Air New Zealand employs a friendly robot in their five-day social experiment
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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robots
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uc
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martech
Air New Zealand and Commonwealth Bank are testing the use of social robots in travel journeys at Sydney Airport.
Turn your smart home into a giant battery with Wi-Charge
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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smart home
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smart appliances
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solar power
Wi-Charge transforms your smart home into a giant battery by delivering long-range wireless power, ending the clutter of charging cables forever.
Oppo plans on taking NZ by storm with their new R11 camera phone
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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semiconductors
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oppo
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r11s
Oppo's new R11, set to dazzle New Zealanders with top-notch cameras and cutting-edge tech, hits Kiwi shores on August 28.
Back to basics, how to get started on your smart home journey
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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smart home
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google
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apple
It can be a bit overwhelming to get started on your smart home journey, here are three basic products to get you going...
Virtual reality for the masses, almost: HTC Vive becomes slightly more affordable
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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htc
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htc vive
HTC Vive slashes price by $300, edging closer to wider adoption with a more palatable $999 tag for immersive VR technology.
Could gas-stations become a thing of the past? Kiwi EV owners prefer charging at home
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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cartech
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solar power
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evs
Over 92% of New Zealand electric vehicle owners prefer to charge their cars at home, according to a poll by Flip the Fleet.
Google Home lets you control your entire house from the comfort of your bed
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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smart home
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google
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google apps
Google Home revolutionises home automation in ANZ, offering voice control over your abode without leaving bed.
Go beyond reality with the Asus ZenFone AR
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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zenfone vr
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ar
The Asus ZenFone AR is the world's first smartphone with both Google's Tango and Daydream platforms, offering futuristic augmented reality capabilities.
Musk tries to avoid Judgment Day by calling for a ban on killer-robots
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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robots
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united nations
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robots vs people
Elon Musk calls for complete ban on killer-robots, including drones and remote-tanks, in open letter to the United Nations.
New Zealand Post plans to expand its fleet with electric vans
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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cartech
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new zealand post
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evs
NZ Post ups eco game, adding electric vans with EECA's aid to green its vast fleet and drive national EV ambitions.
Remote controlled toilets and electronic piggy banks, three ridiculous 'smart' appliances
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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smart home
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smart appliances
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technology gifts
In the realm of the odd but handy, behold iKettles, Porkfolios, and high-tech loos, blending convenience with a touch of the bizarre.
Time for kids to go outside and smell the roses: How to limit screen time in a connected world
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Amidst a digital deluge, experts revise child screen-time norms, urging active parenting to foster outdoor play and safe connectivity.
Australian farmers develop special drones to keep track of livestock
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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agricultural technology
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drones
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intersec
Csiro and Ruralco have announced a partnership that will see the latest digital technology, including drones, applied to Australian agriculture...
How to make your smart home safe when hackers are looming nearby
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Safeguard your smart home against hackers with key tips on securing devices and enhancing network privacy amidst rising cyber threats.
Technology has gone too far! Fidgetly reveals their connected fidget spinner
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
Fidgetly CTRL is the world's first app-enabled 360-degree motion game controller in the form of a fidget spinner...