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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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Gisborne is the unlikely New Zealand town embracing emerging technologies

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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Gisborne gears up for a green future as it welcomes the groundbreaking Electric Village, a hub for cutting-edge energy tech.
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Electric trucks power up: NZ will soon have the infrastructure to keep EVs moving

Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Chargemaster is beginning to take the necessary steps to ensure that electric trucks can make the long-haul...
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Avert the dark cloud looming over our future: The Kiwi campaign to legitimise clean energy

Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Fourteen leading NZ aid agencies launch a campaign demanding political action to reduce carbon emissions to zero...
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StaplesVR and Fox Studios team-up in Sydney to deliver dynamic VR films

Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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StaplesVR, a production studio with offices in New Zealand and Australia, is teaming up with Fox Studios in Sydney...
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Become a certified self-driving car engineer from the comfort of your couch

Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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New Zealand's first micro-credential, a self-driving car engineering programme is to be delivered online by Udacity...
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Square Enix reveals 10-minutes of Life is Strange: Before the Storm

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Returning to a familiar setting, this brand new gameplay footage shows a 16-year-old Chloe Price who is still struggling the death of her father...
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80,000 Aussies say goodbye to fossil fuels with a new south Australian wind farm

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Installation of the turbines is scheduled to start by the end of the year, with completion foreseen by mid-2018...
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Unsuspecting Kiwis aid thieves: The dangers of buying 'discount' phones from Facebook groups

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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New Zealand consumers buying second-hand mobile devices on Facebook risk purchasing fraudulently obtained phones, warns the TCF.
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Greenpeace calls for a solar revolution as New Zealand emissions skyrocket

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Amid rising NZ emissions, Greenpeace urges a pivot to solar energy as reliance on fossil fuels spikes in response to hydroelectric shortfalls.
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Weta, Microsoft and HTC team-up at the Wellington centre for mixed reality

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Wellington's virtual and mixed reality centre, Projectr, has officially opened and it has some major partners...
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Time to power up: Kiwi roads are bustling with 4,000 electric vehicles

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Electric vehicles surge in NZ, hitting 4,000 mark on roads ahead of schedule, as government efforts spark EV adoption boom.
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The holographic phone is real! Red reveals its elusive modular smartphone

Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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Red's long-awaited holographic smartphone is unveiled, sporting VR/AR tech and a hefty size to match its ambitious technology.
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Mario plus Rabbids Kingdom Battle: The X-com/Mario crossover no-one expected is here

Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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Mario unites with Rabbids in an unexpected tactical adventure for Switch, promising a fresh spin on the Mushroom Kingdom.
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Wellington innovation challenge pushes Kiwis to solve NZ's carbon crisis

Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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The Low Carbon Challenge has officially launched in Wellington, the challenge will support six teams to grow their low carbon projects...
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Need for green: Kiwis demand rapid uptake of clean energy

Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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Generation Zero calls on New Zealand's next Parliament to make the country a global leader in carbon reduction efforts.
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Use hand gestures to take the ultimate selfie with the DJI Spark

Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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DJI released new features for its Spark camera drone that makes it easier than ever to capture and share special moments...
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Robotic exoskeletons could be key to ensuring athlete safety

Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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Panasonic and Atoun showcase their Power Assist Suit's ability to lighten the load for staff at Para Powerlifting Japan Cup.
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Games from down under: Nvidia consolidates its support for ANZ gaming industry

Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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IGEA has expanded its membership, welcoming independent game developer Wicked Witch and technology company Nvidia as members...
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Turn up the heat: This gaming mouse promises to give you the ultimate edge

Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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ROG ups the ante with their latest gaming mice, engineered for peak performance and comfort, giving gamers the ultimate competitive edge.
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Never lose your running rhythm: Spotify and Jaybird create an all-in-one music app

Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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Users won't need to switch between apps while running anymore, eliminating the risk of tripping while looking at your phone...