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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Everything you need to know about the Mirage Solo
Mon, 7th May 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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lenovo
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ar
The Mirage Solo offers an all-in-one VR experience without needing a smartphone, PC, or external sensors, promising immersive gameplay and ease of use.
Three classic Star Wars games to play right now
Fri, 4th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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star wars
Celebrate May the 4th with a nostalgic dive into three classic Star Wars games: Jedi Academy, KOTOR, and Battlefront II.
A new AI-powered routing engine creates predictive customer experiences
Fri, 4th May 2018
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uc
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cx
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martech
Genesys unveils its AI-driven Predictive Routing engine at CX18, promising enhanced customer experiences, higher efficiency, and reduced costs for businesses.
Parental Police: Why being 'bad cop' isn't shielding kids from online threats
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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uc
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cybersecurity
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kids
Being the 'bad cop' by limiting online time isn't enough to shield kids from online threats. Education and active supervision are key, experts say.
Marketo debuts new product innovations at Marketing Nation
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Marketo unveils new product innovations at Marketing Nation Summit, designed to enhance customer engagement and boost campaign success insights for marketers.
Girl power: Championing women in tech
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Looking forward it's essential that the tech sector continues to champion women and encourage them to get involved.
Five reasons to kill off passwords as we know them
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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cybersecurity
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hackers
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passwords
Centrify urges the end of passwords, citing their ineffectiveness and the rise of smarter security measures like two-factor authentication and biometrics.
Remember the RED holophone? Unsurprisingly the launch is delayed
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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supply chain
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phone
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future tech
RED's HYDROGEN holophone launch is delayed again, with improvements in 4V shooting and carrier certification cited as key reasons for the postponement.
Facebook debuts their take on the dating app
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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facebook
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online dating
Facebook launches Facebook Dating at F8, promising to foster long-term relationships mirroring real-life connections without disrupting existing profiles.
There is more to Intel's new drone than meets the eye
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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drones
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intel
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secuirity
Intel Mission Control Software is the next generation of flight planning, project management and data handling for the Intel Falcon 8+ drone.
Hands-on Review: Roar like a Yeti with this amazing 'amateur' microphone
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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digital music
Recently I had the opportunity to try out Blue's Yeti Blackout microphone, and for the most part, I was really excited.
How Samsung brought the AR Emoji to life
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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samsung
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emoji
Samsung revolutionises messaging with AR Emoji on the Galaxy S9/S9+, using facial recognition and augmented reality to create personalised avatars.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rubicon Red announces Oracle PaaS and IaaS momentum
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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uc
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paas
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martech
Rubicon Red sees growing demand for its Oracle PaaS and IaaS services, boasting new OPN specialisations and successful projects in various sectors.