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About Jacques-Pierre (JP)

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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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Pixel 2

AR is the new black: The Pixel 2 flexes its augmented reality muscles

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
Google launches Pixel 2, boasting advanced AR capabilities and a top-tier camera, venturing into a fierce competition with Apple's cutting-edge features.
Gthphones

The ultra-reliable Google Translate is coming to your headphones

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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pixel
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google assistant
Google's new Pixel Buds promise seamless real-time translation using Google Translate, transforming your headphones into a personal language assistant.
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Alexa, how much are you worth? $6 billion apparently

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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smart home
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google
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apple
Smart home gadget market to hit $6bn, with devices set to triple in value by 2021, in the wake of rising consumer interest.
Star trek discovery 1

Space, the final frontier, again: Should you bother watching Star Trek Discovery

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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star trek
Set roughly a decade before the events of the original Star Trek series, Discovery explores the Federation/Klingon cold war...
Svr

Experience virtual reality like never before with the HMD Odyssey

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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digital signage
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displays
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ar, vr & metaverse
Samsung and Microsoft have announced the Samsung HMD Odyssey, a high-performing Windows Mixed Reality headset with superior picture quality.
Farcry five

Far Cry 5 set to have a spectacular soundtrack

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Each of the regions will have specific character-centric music that ties into the motives of the Father and the Heralds...
Jims photodrone

Gardener Jim jumps into photography

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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drones
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photography
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creative technologies
Jim's franchise wings into imagery, launching Jim's Photography and Drones by seasoned snappers, courting Australia-wide franchisees.
Fallout 4 vr

Experience Fallout like never before with HTC Vive

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC Vive has announced a new hardware bundle featuring Fallout 4 VR, one of the most anticipated VR titles to date...
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Samsung produces new storage system for driverless cars

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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cartech
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samsung
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self-driving cars
Samsung has unveiled the industry's first embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS) solution for use in future car applications.
Pokemongo is alive

Surprise! Pokemon GO is alive and well

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Defying expectations, Pokémon GO thrives with raids, new features, and a loyal fanbase ready for battle, come rain or shine.
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Robots, drones and EVs mean engineers may have to upskill

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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drones
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
To remain employable engineers require expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality...
Gtr

Gamers to the rescue: Developers raise funds for the disabled

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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interactive
UK gamers unite in charity play, raising over £185k for disabled peers with custom tech for inclusive gaming fun.
Mbsg

Get ready for some mech on mech action in Gundam Versus

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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trailer
The game lets players take control of over 90 Mobile Suits spanning more than 35 years of the Mobile Suit Gundam saga...
Cck

The future is technology: Another company invests into coding for kids

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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edutech
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coding
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stem
Seeed Studio unveils a new STEM kit making coding a snap for kids, bolstering tech skills for a digital future. Available globally Oct 10.
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Ultrafast Fibre named the fastest growing tech company in NZ

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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ultrafast fibre
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partners
Hamilton-based Ultrafast Fibre has been named the fastest growing tech company in the Central North Island for the third year running.
Hero 6 black

Playback your adventures in VR with GoPro

Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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photography
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ar
GoPro introduces powerful Hero 6 Black with 4K60 video and improved stabilisation, as well as mountable 5.2K spherical camera, Fusion.
Aisamform

Samsung takes on AI alongside some of the world's greatest minds

Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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ai
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samsung
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best practice
Academic experts and industry leaders gathered at a Samsung event to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in New York.
Battlefront 2

Three highly anticipated games still coming out this year

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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assassin's creed
Gaming's dry spell ends as 2017 anticipates epic titles: Shadow of War, Assassin's Creed Origins, Battlefront II.
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Garmin and Disney team up to create activity trackers for kids

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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garmin
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star wars
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disney studios
Garmin Australia has partnered with Disney to release the vívofit jr. 2 activity tracker, featuring Star Wars and Marvel themes.
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Google is keeping the Pixel out of the trash

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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supply chain
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google
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pixel
Google teams up with MobileMuster, ensuring Pixels are recycled, not binned, amid the release of Pixel 2 in Australia.