About Jacques-Pierre (JP)
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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Xilinx CEO outlines a new strategy for the company
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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wireless networks
Xilinx CEO Victor Peng reveals a bold strategy shift, aiming to redefine the company with highly flexible processors and a focus on data centre acceleration.
Singtel enhances connectivity to North Asia with SJC2 submarine cable
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The 10,500-kilometer submarine cable links eleven cable landing stations in the region and is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2020.
Early creations with Google’s ARCore are taking off
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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google
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ar
While it’s only been a few weeks since launch, developers are already publishing new ARCore experiences on Google Play.
Samsung reveals the world’s first 3D cinema LED screen
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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samsung
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3d
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movies
Samsung Electronics continues its efforts to make traditional, projection-based cinema technology a thing of the past.
NZ’s own pay-per-view movie streaming service has launched
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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stuff
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video
Available on desktop and mobile to every New Zealander with internet access, Stuff Pix serves up the latest blockbuster movies.
HTC Vive announces Vive Pro HMD's price, it’s not cheap
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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digital signage
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displays
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC Vive unveils the Vive Pro HMD priced at USD $1,199 alongside a USD $120 price cut on the current Vive kit, pushing for broader VR adoption.
Self-driving car accident claims the life of a pedestrian
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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cartech
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uber
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self-driving cars
According to University of Auckland senior lecturer Paul Ralph, It's critical to keep these things in perspective.
Intel releases a tiny VR-ready PC
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Great for VR enthusiasts and workload-heavy content creators, it will be Intel’s smallest premium VR-capable system on the market.
Kiwi facial recognition program can help you repair your relationship… with cats
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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ai
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animal welfare
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pets
The team of programmers who created the digital technology spent months training the computer to make the physical distinctions.
Weta Workshop opens new mixed reality facility called Weta Gameshop
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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weta digital
Weta Workshop has officially opened its newest facility, Weta Gameshop, thought to be the world’s first specialist mixed reality development studio.
How NZ is becoming the world’s living tech lab
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
World's first self-driving air taxi in Christchurch showcases New Zealand as a living tech lab, says NZTech CEO.
Samsung SMART signage aims to transform the shopping experience
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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samsung
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smart appliances
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smart
Samsung introduced a host of next-generation SMART signage solutions poised to bring about the shopping experience of the future.
Kiwi startup aims to remove the cost barrier for electric vehicles
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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cartech
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startups
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automotive
A startup in Rotorua wants to make second-hand electric vehicles more affordable to encourage the use of sustainable transport.
Samsung and Disney create AR emojis for the S9 range
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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samsung
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disney studios
Characters from Disney films including The Incredibles, Zootopia, and Frozen will roll out throughout the year.
Lower Hutt to ‘buzz’ with electric vehicles
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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cartech
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tesla
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evs
Lower Hutt will host a buzzing convoy of electric vehicles on March 22 as part of the #LeadingTheCharge road trip, promoting EV adoption nationwide.
Apple to acquire digital magazine service
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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apple
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app store
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technology gifts
Apple announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Texture, the digital magazine subscription service by Next Issue Media.
Hands-on Review: Security and elegance meet with Ring
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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gaming
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Ring's Spotlight Cam seamlessly blends security with style, featuring HD video, motion-activated lights, and two-way audio, all controllable via mobile.
How Google secured more than two billion Android devices
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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google
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technology gifts
Despite all of the breaches across platforms last year Google remains optimistic about their security progress.
DJI implements no-fly zones during ASEAN-Australia Special Summit
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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drones
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dji
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g7
The temporary no-fly zones will help reduce the likelihood of drone operators inadvertently entering sensitive areas.
How to turn water into power with this new turbine
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Vortical Tech's new turbine converts household tap water flow into 120 watts of electricity, providing sustainable energy with every wash and flush.