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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MAPS.ME and OpenStreetMap team up to help disaster recovery and response
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
Maps.ME and HOT partner to enable crowdsourcing of local data critical to humanitarian response. Precise location data can now be collected via the app.
Media Design School and ESL team up for a major tournament
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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media design school
ESL Australia partners with Media Design School to support the growing esports scene in Australia and New Zealand.
The AU$100 million program to encourage Australians to take up EVs
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
The Turnbull Government is supporting a $100m asset finance program to encourage Australians to switch to electric vehicles.
The Jabra Speak 710 will dramatically enhance your office experience
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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uc
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
Elevate your audio game with Jabra Speak 710, bringing immersive sound to your office and conference calls with ease.
TVs too mainstream for you? Try Epson's $4,000 short range projector
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
Epson's Home Cinema LS100 brings big-screen projection to living rooms with its ultra-short throw design and innovative laser technology.
Cars, bikes and clean energy, evworld NZ roundup
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
NZ's evworld shines, transforming opinions on EV viability; BMW's finesse to Tesla's charm dazzle attendees toward a greener future.
Battery storage could be key to an emission-free NZ
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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power / energy
Battery storage has the potential to provide value for New Zealand's power system, according to research by Transpower.
The first Kiwi e-truck has arrived and it’s taking out your trash
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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cartech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Christchurch will be the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to put a 100% electric residential waste collection truck into service...
The war for the robotic pool cleaner crown is on
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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robots
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smart home
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home automation
The robotic pool cleaner market, projected to grow at over 18% CAGR by 2021, sees fierce competition among Maytronics, Zodiac, and iRobot.
Get ready for the Curious Critters Club, an AR experience for kids
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Curious Critters Club, an augmented reality experience, has launched in New Zealand bringing weird and wonderful creatures to life.
Draw your way to $14,000 in the What’s Your Story? poster competition
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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trend micro
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techday
TechDay backs the What’s Your Story? poster contest offering kids aged 5-12 across Australia and New Zealand a shot at a USD $14,000 prize pool.
Hands-on review: 3SIXT's Bluetooth earbuds pack a surprising punch
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Looking back at my time with the 3SIXT Bluetooth studio earbuds, other than a few rocky moments, they have thoroughly impressed me...
Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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cartech
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fleet management
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christchurch airport
Yoogo to launch largest transition to pure electric shared vehicles in Southern Hemisphere. 100 EVs to be available in Christchurch.
Dr. Dre is back with the new Beats Studio 3 wireless headphones
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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beats
Beats by Dr Dre unveils new Beats Studio 3 Wireless headphones, boasting powerful features and a hefty price tag.
Kiwi developers bring in $100 million, proving gaming is a big deal
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nzgda
New Zealand's game developers earned $100m this year, a 12% increase from last year, according to a survey by the New Zealand Game Developers Association.
There is a boatload of Lenovo intelligent technologies coming to Austrialia
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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biometrics
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smart home
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personal computing devices
Lenovo unleashes a fleet of AI-driven gadgets across Australia, revolutionizing tech accessibility with smart features.
Outsource your laundry with Kiwi app, Laundromap
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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apps
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subscriptions
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subscription billing
New Zealand's Laundromap app expands to Wellington and Christchurch, offering on-demand door-to-door laundry service.
4K TVs become old news, as new 8K TVs enter the fray
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
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tv
Sharp redefines viewing as its 8K TV hits shelves, promising a tech revolution in daily life with unparalleled detail and an ecosystem to match.
Ara is preparing Kiwis for the future, with EV technology programme
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
Ara invests in new learning tool for Automotive Trades students, providing access to a hybrid car to expose them to emerging technology in the industry.
Spice up your PowerPoint presentation with Adobe Stock
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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cx
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martech
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microsoft
Adobe Stock has launched a new Microsoft PowerPoint add-in, making it easier for users to find the perfect image to illustrate their presentations.