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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NZ's West Coast could become a major tech hub
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Technology is supposedly available and embraced in the region and the low cost of living reduces the risk for start-up companies.
Robots and drones could battle disease-spreading bugs
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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robots
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drones
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united nations
Robotics may soon be a critical ally in the fight against disease-spreading bugs according to a United Nations agency.
Gmail's biggest overhaul is now live
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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google
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gmail
Gmail's biggest update is live, featuring a new look, smarter inbox management, improved productivity tools, and enhanced security measures.
Vodafone and ESL announce international esports partnership
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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vodafone
Vodafone New Zealand announced that globally they have become a Premium Partner of ESL, the world's largest esports company.
NZ company to supply 150 autonomous shuttles to Korea
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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cartech
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automotive
New Zealand's Ohmio Automotion has agreed to supply 150 of its autonomous shuttles to South Korean company SolaSeaDo.
Opinion: Why YouTube's ad algorithm is killing your favourite creators
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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digital entertainment
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youtube
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opinion
YouTube says that machines are allowing them to flag content for review at scale, but this is causing many creators to quit the platform.
AMD desktop processors supposedly deliver best-in-class compute performance
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital entertainment
AMD unveils its 2nd Generation Ryzen desktop processors, touting up to 15% higher gaming performance and advanced features for gamers and creators.
Summon the power of the Gods in this AR game
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Jakub Różalski's art provided the starting point for The Ancients AR, a fantasy world in which the Ancients live in tandem with humans.
How EVs could possibly minimise international conflict
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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cartech
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evs
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automotive
EVs could reduce global conflicts driven by oil dependence, says a Flip the Fleet poll. Nearly half of owners cite green credentials as their main motivation.
Could this game be the Sims City of VR?
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Plethora Project and Devolver Digital have released Block'hood VR, a virtual reality enabled version of their award-winning building project.
Why these headphones simply outclass the competition
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headsets
Sennheiser's GSP 500 headset immerses gamers with its realistic sound, ergonomic design, and enhanced comfort, redefining the gaming experience.
DreamGate's Steampunk Tower 2 launches on Steam
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Following the success of the original action strategy game, indie studio DreamGate is releasing Steampunk Tower 2.
Serious Sam 4: Planet Badass trailer arrives in a blaze of glory
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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trailer
Serious Sam 4: Planet Badass drops a new trailer, igniting nostalgia and excitement among fans of old-school shooters. Watch it now!.
Why a good pair of headphones could change the way you game
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
Building on the success of the GAME ZERO, the new GSP 600 improves on its predecessor with even better audio performance.
CASE STUDY: HID's evolution of credential issuance for enterprise
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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workplace
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hid global
HID Global revolutionises credential issuance with HID FARGO Connect, enabling cloud-based, centralised management to streamline enterprise access needs.
Cendio ThinLinc anticipates major ANZ channel growth
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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telsyte
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cloud adoption
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channel ecosystem
The company will be based in NZ, serving the wider ANZ region with the help of channel partners and distributors.
Mandatory autonomous safety systems could save hundreds of Kiwi lives
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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cartech
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autonomous vehicle
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automotive
Mandatory Autonomous Emergency Braking in new vehicles could save hundreds of Kiwi lives and lower insurance costs, says Volvo NZ's general manager Coby Duggan.
New Zealand Impact Investing Network announces National Advisory Board
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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social enterprise
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ākina foundation
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impact investment
Eight Kiwis from around the country have been elected and appointed to form the National Advisory Board for Impact Investing in New Zealand.
Reckon unveils web-based point of sale for SMEs
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Reckon has launched a new web-based POS solution for SMEs, empowering them to manage sales, inventory, and more from any device, online or offline.
GovTech accelerator set to advance public sector innovation
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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partners
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upskilling
Wellington's new Lightning Lab GovTech accelerator, backed by Creative HQ, aims to drive public sector innovation, with applications opening next month.