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 Amazon gadgets you can expect for Christmas
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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amazon
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technology gifts
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playstation
Amazon's booming Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales highlight hot gadgets like Echo Dot, Fire TV Stick, and Instant Pot for Christmas gifts.
All hands aboard the hype-train: The Infinity Wars have finally arrived
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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trailer
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marvel
Marvel fans, the wait is over: the first Infinity Wars trailer is here, hinting at an epic showdown with Thanos and potentially tragic fates for beloved heroes.
Autonomous drones may be guarding you soon
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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drones
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industrial
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iren
Kiwi company VigilAir introduces semi-autonomous drones for security, aiming to revolutionise the industry with rapid-response aerial surveillance solutions.
Petrol cars are becoming more obsolete by the day
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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cartech
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evs
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clean technology
Petrol cars could be obsolete by 2026, as the switch to electric vehicles becomes the biggest change in a century, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.
Three ridiculous pieces of tech for the ultimate Mancave
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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robots
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ai
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star wars
Transform your mancave with an electric recliner, a personable robot, and a Han Solo fridge. But, be prepared to shell out some serious cash.
Epson and DJI reveal AR drone simulator
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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drones
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printing
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epson
Epson and DJI launch the world’s first AR drone flight simulator app for Epson Moverio smartglasses, merging real-world and digital drone flying.
Go Bus aims to bring savvy transport solution to NZ
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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buses
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transport
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axis
Using a smartphone app and the efficiencies of ride sharing, Savy will provide on-demand and affordable transport...
Kaiapoi is now the latest fully-fibred town in New Zealand
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Over 4,000 Kaiapoi homes, businesses, schools and community organisations can now connect to Enable’s fibre broadband...
NZVRARA welcomes influential student chapter
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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nzvrara
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ar
The New Zealand VR/AR Association will host its first Student Chapter Exhibition in Wellington, showcasing innovative student work on 6th December 2017.
Hands-on review: Fitbit Alta HR, reunited and it feels so good
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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gaming
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wearables
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reviews
The Fitbit Alta is Fitbit’s slimmest design yet, but don’t mistake its simple design for a basic fitness band...
Charge your EV in minutes with Powerswap
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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robots
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cartech
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wireless electric vehicle charging
Instead of connecting the cord and waiting for the car to be charged, the battery is replaced with the help of a robotic device...
Why your gaming rig needs more memory
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Boost your gaming rig's performance with more RAM; it's an affordable, quick upgrade that sharpens graphics and ensures seamless gameplay, says Ballistix.
Race your drone in augmented reality with DJI
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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drones
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ar, vr & metaverse
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dji
DJI unveils the DJI Goggles Racing Edition, enhancing FPV drone racing with sleek design and cutting-edge video transmission technology.
Star Wars holograms are finally here
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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star wars
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holographics
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3d technology
The HoloPlayer One is a device that projects 3D holograms that look like they are straight out of Star Wars...
Craft your castle in mind-blowing mixed reality
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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minecraft
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ar
Minecraft's latest update integrates Windows Mixed Reality, allowing players to craft, explore, and survive in an immersive 3D world with minimal setup.
Could OLED really be the future of television?
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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panasonic
Next-gen OLED technology combined with cutting-edge image processing create the most impressive picture quality on a TV yet...
Exclusive interview: The key to a musk free mancave
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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smart home
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smart appliances
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technology gifts
I recently had to opportunity to talk to Paul Dawson about Dyson’s air purifier and what benefits it brings to our health...
Amazon prime and AMC studios announce exclusive streaming deal
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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amazon
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technology gifts
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the walking dead
The first new AMC show coming to Amazon Prime Video worldwide in 2018 will be the anthology series The Terror...
‘Freaky’ Aussies are ready for holographic dating
Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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sony
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3d
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3d printing
Aussies are embracing 3D tech for health, social life, and even dating, with 37% of men keen on using 3D scans on dating sites, new Sony research finds.
Volvo sells Uber thousands of autonomous cars
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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cartech
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uber
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volvo
Volvo to supply Uber with tens of thousands of autonomous vehicle base models by 2021, enhancing their strategic tech-partnership for self-driving future.