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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DIGMYIDEA Maori Innovation Challenge launches
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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cloud services
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hackathon
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digital technology
The DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge is now open, with the competition calling on budding Māori digital entrepreneurs to put their ideas forward.
How NZ businesses aim to future-proof their fleets with EVs
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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iot
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cartech
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smb
New Zealand businesses are increasingly embracing more sustainable transport options to get their employees from A to B.
InternetNZ announces new leadership roles
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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uc
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network infrastructure
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martech
InternetNZ confirms leadership team as it evolves as trusted steward of .nz domain and builds a better online New Zealand.
Auckland to host international AI conference
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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ai
Auckland will host the prestigious AAMAS 2020, its first in New Zealand, drawing over 500 delegates and providing a USD $900,000 boost to the local economy.
Spark buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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4g technology
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tvnz
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3g
Spark secures Rugby World Cup 2019 streaming rights, promising flexible pricing and accessibility for all Kiwis, not just Spark customers. Should fans worry?.
ANZ recognises up-and-coming IT professionals
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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weltec
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anz bank
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awards
WelTec and ANZ acknowledged the outstanding achievements of two Bachelor of Technology graduates, Shanini Kumari and Erik Poulsen.
James Dyson begins the search for Kiwi innovators
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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dyson 360 eye
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dyson
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industrial
The winner will gain international exposure through the competition and $55,000 of prize money to develop their idea.
E-bike developer receives $25,000 boost from KiwiNet
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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iot
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kiwinet
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startups
Massey University's Matthew Miller gains NZD $25,000 KiwiNet grant to enhance e-bike braking with innovative sensors, aiming to boost rider safety.
Vodafone disappointed in commerce commission FibreX charges
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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fibre
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vodafone
Vodafone decries the Commerce Commission's FibreX charges, defending its marketing as a crucial alternative delivering faster, reliable broadband in NZ.
Hands-on Review: This Wi-Fi router is both aesthetic and effective
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
The Blue Cave is a dual-band wireless router which claims to provide superior Wi-Fi coverage with a Smart Home friendly look.
How to choose the best end-to-end solution for your 3D scanning projects
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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fuji xerox
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printing
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3d printing
The Geomagic DesignX is the most comprehensive reverse engineering software that combines history-based CAD with 3D Scan data processing.
Everything you need to know about autonomous vehicles
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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cartech
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autonomous vehicle
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automotive
The race toward autonomous vehicles intensifies as advances in driver assistance systems and self-driving tech progress. Discover the six levels of automation.
Robots, drones and connected cars: Spark shows off their 5G future
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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robots
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uc
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drones
Recently I had the opportunity to visit Spark at their Auckland headquarters to explore their vision of the 5G future.
Facebook launches Data Abuse Bounty program
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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digital entertainment
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facebook
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social media
Facebook has unveiled the Data Abuse Bounty, offering rewards to users who report misuse of data by app developers, in a bid to enhance digital security.
Chorus and Spark comment on the impact of last night's storm
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Chorus and Spark networks in New Zealand affected by power outages after storm, causing disruptions to phone and broadband services.
Spark and Skinny launching 240GB wireless broadband plans
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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uc
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4g technology
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broadband
Spark and Skinny debut 240GB wireless broadband plans, priced from NZD $89.99 and NZD $59 respectively, targeting high data users in urban areas.
New Zealand film production revenue still on the rise
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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digital entertainment
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film
New Zealand's film production revenue soared 15% to NZD $1.1 billion in 2017, with Auckland experiencing a remarkable 37% surge, Stats NZ reports.
Apple reveals special edition iPhone 8 models
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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apple
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apple iphone
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red
Apple unveiled the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition, featuring a striking red finish with black front, available online from 13 April.
The VR/AR market could be worth $1.8 billion in 2018
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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market
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report
Gaming remains the primary reason for sales of VR devices and this is unlikely to change over the next few years.
It's business time, Rocket Lab prepares for its first commercial launch
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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spacetech
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3d printing
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rocket lab
Rocket Lab sets a 14-day window for its 1st commercial launch, 'It's Business Time', breaking new ground in space.