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.
Stories by Jacques-Pierre (JP) - Page 18
Apple to acquire digital magazine service
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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apple
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app store
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technology gifts
Apple announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Texture, the digital magazine subscription service by Next Issue Media.
Hands-on Review: Security and elegance meet with Ring
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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gaming
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Ring's Spotlight Cam seamlessly blends security with style, featuring HD video, motion-activated lights, and two-way audio, all controllable via mobile.
How Google secured more than two billion Android devices
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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google
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technology gifts
Despite all of the breaches across platforms last year Google remains optimistic about their security progress.
DJI implements no-fly zones during ASEAN-Australia Special Summit
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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drones
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dji
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g7
The temporary no-fly zones will help reduce the likelihood of drone operators inadvertently entering sensitive areas.
Haier and AUT partner to create AR charity campaign
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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aut
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applab
An augmented reality colouring-in mobile application will take the Big Hoot art trail from the streets of Auckland to kids nationwide.
Intel aims to battle cyber security risks at a silicon level
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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intel
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spectre
In addressing the vulnerabilities reported by Google Project Zero, Intel and the technology industry have faced significant challenges.
D-Link wins iF Design Award
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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d-link
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photography
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secuirity
D-Link's DCS-1820LM 4G LTE Outdoor Camera wins the prestigious iF Design Award, impressing with innovative AI features and superior battery life.
Siri watch out, Google is gunning for your job
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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ios
In a fresh move against Siri, Google launches its Assistant on iPads, bringing enhanced smart home capabilities to Apple's larger screens.
Fortnite is coming to mobile, as if it wasn't addictive enough
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
On phones and tablets, Fortnite is the same 100-player game you know from PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Mac.
The little robot slave that will clean your floor... Maybe
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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robots
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smart home
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ai
Electrolux PUREi9 robot vacuum, app-controlled for easy home cleaning, blends tech & design. Launching Mar 15.
Google puts Mario on the map
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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google
Google partners with Nintendo to bring Mario to Google Maps for a week as part of a birthday celebration, turning navigation arrows into the iconic plumber.
Secrets of Otago's sea life to be shared in gigcity-funded 'fishy webcam'
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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iot
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chorus
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gigcity
The habits and behaviour of Dunedin's marine life will be shared with the world through a new GigCity project that will livestream underwater footage.
Sony launches VR audio technology
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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sony
Sony unveiled Sonic Surf VR, a unique suite of spatial audio technology combined with new multi-channel speakers.
Haier to launch all-scenario smart home solution
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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iot
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smart home
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ai
Haier unveils an all-scenario smart home solution integrating living spaces and essential systems, customisable through its pioneering 4+7+N concept.
Auckland iwi uses AR to bring their stories to life
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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iwi
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ar
Auckland iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei brings legend Owāku to life using AR tech by Datacom and Microsoft's Hololens, engaging visitors at Bastion Point Marae.
BlackBerry aims to secure IoT devices
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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iot
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cybersecurity
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blackberry
BlackBerry inks a deal with Punkt Tronics AG to integrate its cybersecurity technology into IoT devices, aiming to secure home and enterprise networks.
IDC NZ warns that the current fixed broadband market is unsustainable
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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uc
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broadband
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report
IDC New Zealand has released a market report discussing the current and future state of the New Zealand fixed broadband market.
Samsung announces 2018 home entertainment lineup
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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digital signage
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Samsung highlighted details about its flagship QLED TV models and its expanded lineup of UHD, premium UHD and ultra-large screen TVs.
Fonterra steps into the realm of VR with new training program
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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fonterra
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beca
Fonterra and Beca have launched VR health and safety training, allowing employees to navigate sites virtually, reducing onboarding times and enhancing safety.
Samsung reveals their latest consumer AI projects
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Samsung's C-Lab to reveal AI-led Toonsquare, Aurora, and GADGET, innovating cartoons, assistants, and gaming ads.