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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The Fitbit Ionic aims to be the all-in-one health and fitness smartwatch
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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wearables
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fitbit
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smartwatches
Fitbit's Ionic smartwatch sets sights on revolutionising health tracking, blending lifestyle features with a fitness-first ethos.
Apple's answer to the Echo adapts sound direction with 360-degree sensors
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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smart home
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apple
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smart appliances
Apple's HomePod sets to revolutionise audio with adaptive 360° sensors and Siri integration for a seamless listening adventure.
Insta360 announces groundbreaking 4K 360-degree camera
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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4k
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photography
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insta360
Insta360 launches ONE, a versatile 4K 360 camera that revolutionizes immersive storytelling and traditional video capture and sharing.
20th Century Fox and Samsung team-up to change how we experience TV
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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samsung
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tv
20th Century Fox, Panasonic, and Samsung partner to create an open and royalty-free dynamic metadata platform for HDR.
Never lose your keys again with Tile Pro tracking devices
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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location tracking
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tile
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travel
Tile, a smart location company, has released the new Tile Pro Series, featuring powerful Bluetooth trackers with improved range and sound.
Boston Dynamics' frightening creation can do your dishes
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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robots
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boston dynamics
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spotmini
Boston Dynamics' new consumer robot, SpotMini, can handle household chores like dishwashing, marking the company's shift from military to home-use robotics.
Samsung expands voice recognition features of its Family Hub fridge
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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smart home
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samsung
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smart hub
Samsung to expand voice recognition function of Family Hub refrigerator and introduce Samsung Connect smart home feature at IFA 2017.
Western Digital announces massive 20TB external hard drive
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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storage
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western digital
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my book duo
Western Digital launches My Book Duo storage system, offering consumers and professionals vast storage capacity.
1,069 synchronised robots danced their way into the Guinness Book of World Records
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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robots
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ai
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voice control
WL Tech's Dobi robots have danced their way to a Guinness World Record, with 1,069 synchronised machines performing in Guangzhou, China.
Adobe XD gets another update packed full of features
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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martech
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windows
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ios
Adobe XD's latest update elevates UX design, streamlining tools for swift prototyping and effective real-time previews.
Enterprise is set to adopt smart home technologies by 2019
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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smart home
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ai
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healthtech
Consumer and business spending on virtual personal assistant speakers is forecast to reach $3.52bn by 2021, according to Gartner.
Automation is the future of facilities management
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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drones
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iot
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ai
Facilities Integrate exhibition to showcase the impact of technology on building and facilities management. #technology #efficiency #innovation.
Apple remains the weary king of smartwatches as competitors claw at the throne
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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wearables
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apple
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siri
Amidst fierce market rivalry, Apple's smartwatch reigns supreme, facing a tumultuous future as sales forecasts and luxury brands vie for supremacy.
Turn your smart home into a giant battery with Wi-Charge
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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smart home
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smart appliances
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solar power
Wi-Charge transforms your smart home into a giant battery by delivering long-range wireless power, ending the clutter of charging cables forever.
Back to basics, how to get started on your smart home journey
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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smart home
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google
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apple
It can be a bit overwhelming to get started on your smart home journey, here are three basic products to get you going...
Virtual reality for the masses, almost: HTC Vive becomes slightly more affordable
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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htc
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htc vive
HTC Vive slashes price by $300, edging closer to wider adoption with a more palatable $999 tag for immersive VR technology.
Google Home lets you control your entire house from the comfort of your bed
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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smart home
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google
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google apps
Google Home revolutionises home automation in ANZ, offering voice control over your abode without leaving bed.
Go beyond reality with the Asus ZenFone AR
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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zenfone vr
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ar
The Asus ZenFone AR is the world's first smartphone with both Google's Tango and Daydream platforms, offering futuristic augmented reality capabilities.
Musk tries to avoid Judgment Day by calling for a ban on killer-robots
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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robots
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united nations
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robots vs people
Elon Musk calls for complete ban on killer-robots, including drones and remote-tanks, in open letter to the United Nations.
Remote controlled toilets and electronic piggy banks, three ridiculous 'smart' appliances
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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smart home
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smart appliances
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technology gifts
In the realm of the odd but handy, behold iKettles, Porkfolios, and high-tech loos, blending convenience with a touch of the bizarre.