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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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Time for kids to go outside and smell the roses: How to limit screen time in a connected world

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Amidst a digital deluge, experts revise child screen-time norms, urging active parenting to foster outdoor play and safe connectivity.
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Australian farmers develop special drones to keep track of livestock

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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agricultural technology
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drones
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intersec
Csiro and Ruralco have announced a partnership that will see the latest digital technology, including drones, applied to Australian agriculture...
Fallback

How to make your smart home safe when hackers are looming nearby

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Safeguard your smart home against hackers with key tips on securing devices and enhancing network privacy amidst rising cyber threats.
Fidgetly

Technology has gone too far! Fidgetly reveals their connected fidget spinner

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
Fidgetly CTRL is the world's first app-enabled 360-degree motion game controller in the form of a fidget spinner...
Samsung allktv

The all-knowing Samsung TV can now tell you what song is playing on screen

Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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apps
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samsung
Samsung releases update for 2017 Smart TV platform to support Shazam, allowing users to identify songs playing on TV shows or films.
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Facebook announces major updates that redefine the news feed and birthday posts

Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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facebook
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nfp
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charity
Facebook to crack down on clickbait in news feed, targeting fake video play buttons and static images disguised as videos.
Hurl vr

Has VR gone too far? The mind-boggling virtual reality pinball machine is here

Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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software development
Rusty Oak reinvents pinball in VR with Hurl VR, a tactical puzzler that's hitting Steam, challenging players' wit and reflexes.
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Ford's US$1 billion artificial intelligence startup: Everything you need to know about Argo AI

Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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cartech
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ai
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self-driving cars
Ford plans to invest $1bn in Argo AI over the next five years in order to develop a software platform for fully autonomous vehicles.
Kuri

Could you welcome the Kuri robot as a family member?

Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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robots
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ai
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kuri
The designers behind this robot with an uncanny resemblance to Baymax said she isn't just helpful, she's adorable...
Cinera

Introducing Cinera, the clunky VR-cinema of the future

Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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movies
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kickstarter
This ridiculous headset promises an immersive IMAX experience and theater-grade sound from the comfort of a user's couch...
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Hands-on Review: Sony's latest OLED TV delivers an unparalleled viewing experience

Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Sony's new Bravia OLED TV astonishes with futuristic features, marrying pinnacle image quality with crystal-clear, innovative sound tech.
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Motorola's self-repairing screen could be the turning point for your phone's war on concrete

Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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uc
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motorola
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technology gifts
The phone would be able to sense the cracks on the touchscreen display and then apply heat to reshape and repair the damage...
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Sony is going anime crazy as they acquire a majority share of Funimation

Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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sony
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anime
Funimation is responsible for some of the biggest anime titles including, Dragon Ball Z and Attack on Titan...
T5

Transfer data at light-speed: Samsung's portable SSD T5 is here!

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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samsung
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ssd storage
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data transfer
The Samsung Portable SSD T5 is meant to elevate data transference while still remaining relatively cost-effective...
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Huawei phones more popular than Apple, who would have guessed?

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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apple
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samsung
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huawei
Huawei outshines Apple in Central and Eastern Europe with a savvy focus on affordable, yet capable smartphones.
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Fly under the radar: DJI develops an incognito mode for their drones

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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drones
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apps
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dji
DJI ups the ante on drone privacy with new 'incognito' mode for sensitive operations, catering to government and enterprise needs.
Tesla

Hit the road with your Model X and a 'tiny house': Tesla unveils pod-home in Australia

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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cartech
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tesla
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solar power
Tesla's eco-friendly 'tiny house' tours Australia, showcasing the power of solar energy and the Powerwall in sustainable living.
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Drones could restore the Earth by planting a billion trees within a year

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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drones
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clean technologies
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cloud services
In a high-tech bid to reforest the planet, BioCarbonEngineering's drones could plant a billion trees a year, revolutionising ecosystem restoration.
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All Samsung phones will now have fingerprint scanners, yes, even the low-range ones

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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biometrics
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ai
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samsung
Enhanced by latest AI technology, BioSign 2.0 supports small fingerprint sensors and offers a robust authentication experience...
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Hands-on Review: The 3SIXT action-camera is giving GoPro a run for its money

Sat, 12th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
The 3SIXT camera: a credible contender, challenging GoPro with its full HD, 360-degree prowess and a budget-friendly price tag.