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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Haier and AUT partner to create AR charity campaign
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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aut
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applab
An augmented reality colouring-in mobile application will take the Big Hoot art trail from the streets of Auckland to kids nationwide.
Intel aims to battle cyber security risks at a silicon level
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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intel
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spectre
In addressing the vulnerabilities reported by Google Project Zero, Intel and the technology industry have faced significant challenges.
D-Link wins iF Design Award
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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d-link
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photography
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secuirity
D-Link's DCS-1820LM 4G LTE Outdoor Camera wins the prestigious iF Design Award, impressing with innovative AI features and superior battery life.
NZ entrepreneurs launch interactive learning ‘games’ for kids
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The Zingoshi Chronicles, a transmedia project created by two New Zealand entrepreneurs comprises books, video games, and eventually a TV series.
Siri watch out, Google is gunning for your job
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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ios
In a fresh move against Siri, Google launches its Assistant on iPads, bringing enhanced smart home capabilities to Apple's larger screens.
These oversized headphones have no bass, but they do pinch your ears
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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digital music
NIRVANA, an ear acupressure device, promises relief from stress and better sleep, but its fit and lack of bass may disappoint audiophiles.
Google makes music with machine learning
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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ai
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digital music
Google's Magenta project launches NSynth Super, an open source instrument using machine learning to create entirely new sounds by blending characteristics.
Fortnite is coming to mobile, as if it wasn’t addictive enough
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
On phones and tablets, Fortnite is the same 100-player game you know from PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Mac.
Moviegoers hold on to your popcorn, HOYTS is creating VR cinemas
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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movies
HOYTS partners with VRX Networks to bring VR cinemas to Australia, starting in March. Initial rollout includes HOYTS Highpoint, with four more locations soon.
The VW Bus is back, and it’s gone green
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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cartech
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autonomous vehicle
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volkswagen
Volkswagen to release production version of I.D. Buzz concept electric vehicle in 2022 following popular demand. #EVs #Volkswagen.
The little robot slave that will clean your floor... Maybe
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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robots
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smart home
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ai
Electrolux PUREi9 robot vacuum, app-controlled for easy home cleaning, blends tech & design. Launching Mar 15.
Google puts Mario on the map
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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google
Google partners with Nintendo to bring Mario to Google Maps for a week as part of a birthday celebration, turning navigation arrows into the iconic plumber.
Secrets of Otago’s sea life to be shared in gigcity-funded ‘fishy webcam’
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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iot
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chorus
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gigcity
The habits and behaviour of Dunedin’s marine life will be shared with the world through a new GigCity project that will livestream underwater footage.
Sony launches VR audio technology
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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sony
Sony unveiled Sonic Surf VR, a unique suite of spatial audio technology combined with new multi-channel speakers.
Haier to launch all-scenario smart home solution
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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iot
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smart home
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ai
Haier unveils an all-scenario smart home solution integrating living spaces and essential systems, customisable through its pioneering 4+7+N concept.
How electric trucks and buses could change NZ
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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cartech
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auckland transport
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tesla
New Zealand's shift to electric trucks and buses, led by companies like Waste Management and aided by solutions from ABB, promises a cleaner, greener future.
Why your business could crumble without the right disaster recovery solution
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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dr
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cloud services
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business continuity
It’s impossible to plan your recovery if you don’t know what disaster is you’re protecting against in the first place.
AI biosecurity officer now on duty at Auckland Airport
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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ai
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auckland airport
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faceme
A digital biosecurity officer has started working at Auckland Airport with the goal of helping international visitors.
Auckland iwi uses AR to bring their stories to life
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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iwi
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ar
Auckland iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei brings legend Owāku to life using AR tech by Datacom and Microsoft's Hololens, engaging visitors at Bastion Point Marae.
BlackBerry aims to secure IoT devices
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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iot
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cybersecurity
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blackberry
BlackBerry inks a deal with Punkt Tronics AG to integrate its cybersecurity technology into IoT devices, aiming to secure home and enterprise networks.