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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The future is now: Red announces smartphone with a holographic screen
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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ar, vr & metaverse
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hydrogen
Red unveils a groundbreaking smartphone featuring a holographic screen, promising users a unique visual experience without the need for glasses.
Exclusive interview: Tyler Dye discusses the future of online gaming communities
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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vodafone xone
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emblim
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vodafone
Emblim's youthful CEO Tyler Dye reveals his vision for uniting gamers globally on a novel social platform, aiming to revamp online gaming community interaction.
Chorus continues to make progress on countrywide network upgrade
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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network infrastructure
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chorus
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nz
More than 8,000 households, businesses, schools and healthcare facilities now have access to fibre in Levin...
Rise of our robotic friends: Will human-robot collaboration have a breakthrough?
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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robots
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rpa
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study
Robotic co-workers take a leap – an IFR report unveils a future where humans and robots join forces to boost efficiency and innovation.
Car or Camera? Photographer uses Volvo’s XC60 SUV to take spectacular pictures
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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cartech
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evs
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self-driving cars
Award-winning photographer Barbara Davidson captures urban life's essence using Volvo XC60's onboard cameras, presenting a unique artistic and safety fusion.
UE Wonderboom giveaway, last chance to enter
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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digital entertainment
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prize
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digital music
Win a lilac UE Wonderboom: Send us your wackiest adventure idea by Wednesday to snag this durable speaker with stellar sound!.
Google VR/AR reveals: How VR impacts storytelling and more
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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htc vive
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oculus rift
Google reveals its new 3D modelling software, as well as discuss why they believe VR is the future of journalism...
Nokia emerges from the shadows with a massive line-up of consumer health products
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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healthtech
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nokia
Nokia shifts gear with an expansive range of digital health gadgets, targeting a 360-degree approach to consumer wellness.
Project Cars 2 reveals its massive line-up of vehicles
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Racing fans, start your engines! Project Cars 2 gears up with a stellar 180-strong vehicle fleet, aiming for pole position on September 22.
NZ diabetes patients can forgo routine finger pricks, due to this new device
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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healthtech
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nz
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gopro
The glucose monitoring device that removes the pain of routine finger pricking and encourages an active lifestyle...
Auckland Council, Spark open their final community basketball court in Glen Innes
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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wireless networks
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spark
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auckland council
Auckland Council hopes that the free Wi-Fi at this basketball court will encourage the community to increase their physical activity.
RPG Maker Fes is now out on Nintendo 3DS in ANZ
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rpg
If you have always wanted to become a game developer but lacked the coding skill, RPG Maker is the tool for you.
Volvo pledges to do away with all conventional combustion engines by 2019
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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cartech
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volvo
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evs
Volvo announced that every car it launches from 2019 onward will have an electric motor, marking the historic end for internal combustion engines.
Drone pilots get ready to compete! The 2017 SkyPixel contest is here
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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drones
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digital entertainment
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photography
It's time to strap on your director's cap, as the largest drone-videography contest has just entered our air-space.
Love anime? If so, these three upcoming games are going to knock your socks off
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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naruto
Fans of anime hold onto your seats, because here are three spectacular games you can expect within the next six months...
Volvo XC60 becomes the king of SUVs at the auto express awards
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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cartech
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
This SUV is an electric-hybrid filled to the brim with the latest car technology, including some self-driving capabilities...
NZ is aspiring to be southern hemisphere’s AI capital
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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ai
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nz
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new zealand ai forum
The future impact of AI on the economy and society will be significant and dramatic, but New Zealand is preparing for these changes.
NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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cartech
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
New Zealand introduces new measures to boost electric vehicles and energy efficiency, with changes to legislation and incentives for EV uptake.
Robot prepares to make 1,000 metre vertical climb in Norway
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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robots
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panasonic
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challenge
Panasonic's robot powered by dry cell batteries will attempt to climb a 1,000m vertical rope at Lysefjord, Norway on July 7.
Tesla model three expected to start production on Friday
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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cartech
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tesla
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evs
Tesla's eagerly awaited Model 3 enters production this Friday, with first deliveries set for a grand handover event on the 28th.