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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HTC reveals the Vive Pro upgrade and wireless adaptor
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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digital signage
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displays
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC VIVE unveils new hardware upgrades including the Vive Pro and Vive Wireless, offering users a premium VR experience.
ASUS announces the world's thinnest convertible laptop
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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asus
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mobility
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ssd storage
ASUS recently announced the availability of the ZenBook Flip S UX370, the world's thinnest convertible laptop...
Say goodbye to shaky footage with DJI's mobile camera mounts
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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drones
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digital entertainment
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video
DJI unveils Osmo Mobile 2 and Ronin-S, transforming shaky smartphone and DSLR footage into smooth, cinematic videos.
Beam Wi-Fi to your devices through a lamp
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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uc
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smart home
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lifi
MyLiFi, a lamp offering LiFi connectivity with speeds of 23 Mbps, is now on Indiegogo. The app-controlled LED light has already won two CES innovation awards.
The AI smoke detector you never knew you needed
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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ai
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google
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siri
Onelink Safe and Sound combines AI-driven smoke and CO detection with smart home connectivity, offering voice assistant integration and multi-room audio.
Final Cut Pro X introduces VR video editing
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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apple
Apple updates Final Cut Pro X to include advanced 360-degree VR video editing, HDR support, and optimised 8K video editing on the new iMac Pro.
LG's new projector streams a 4K screen on to your wall
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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tv
LG announced the HU80KA projector, its first 4K UHD1 model designed to deliver ultra-sharp video in a compact design...
Apple confirms that macOS and iOS are vulnerable to Meltdown bugs
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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ios
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apple
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meltdown
Security issues known as Meltdown and Spectre affect all modern processors, including Apple's Mac systems and iOS devices. No known exploits at this time.
Alternative music players that allow you to get the best sound
Wed, 20th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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itunes
In the era of Spotify and iTunes, the humble music player seems to be all but forgotten, and that's a shame...
Facebook Messenger launches augmented reality extras
Tue, 19th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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facebook
Facebook Messenger has launched its World Effects technology on the Messenger camera, allowing people to drop 3D objects in their surroundings...
AI takes control of Auckland's power grid, that's not scary at all
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
The mDERMS programme uses the latest technology to better monitor, analyse, and control Auckland's energy network...
Learn to play music like a pro with these apps
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
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digital music
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music production
Looking to learn a new instrument? Check out these three apps that can help you learn the basics of music and have fun along the way! #musicapps #learnmusic.
Amazon Music Unlimited arrives in 28 countries
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
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ai
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amazon
Amazon Music Unlimited expands into 28 more countries, offering a catalogue of over 40 million songs and thousands of playlists to more listeners.
Three beautiful rhythm games that will distract you from work
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Escape the mundane with Cytus, Deemo, and Dynamix—three stunning rhythm games that promise to captivate and derail your workday productivity.
Plantronics aims to fuel your workout with music
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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headsets
Plantronics introduces new wireless sports headphones, BackBeat FIT 305 and BackBeat FIT 505, offering comfort, stability and durability.
Everything you need to know about the mysterious Launchpad
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
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digital music
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music production
The Launchpad, an unassuming 8x8 grid, is revolutionising electronic music with its integration with Ableton Live, portability, and versatility.
Transform your PC into an AI supercomputer
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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ai
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pc hardware
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nvidia
NVIDIA reveals TITAN V, the world's most powerful GPU for PCs, with 110 teraflops of power and new Volta architecture.
Introducing Qleek, the mixtape of the future
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
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digital music
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mixtape
Qleek offers a modern twist on the classic mixtape, blending customisation with digital convenience for sharing songs and photos that evolve over time.
Top smartphones battle it out for battery dominance
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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apple
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samsung
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apple iphone
Samsung and iPhone have long been hailed as the supreme leaders of smartphone technology, however, a new contender has entered the ring...
Three music games that will fill you with nostalgia
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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singstar
Step into nostalgia with these three iconic music games: Dance Dance Revolution, SingStar, and Guitar Hero—timeless classics that defined a generation.