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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Return to the wasteland with your very own pip-boy: Fallout 4 game of the year edition is here
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bethesda
Embark on the ultimate Fallout 4 journey with the Game of the Year edition; survival mode, HD graphics, and all DLC included.
Aussie students say goodbye to whiteboards: Ricoh integrates 'smartboards' into classrooms
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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printing
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ricoh
Ricoh to deploy interactive whiteboard flat panels at Browns English Language School to support activity-based learning.
Watch Coldplay live with VR! Samsung and Live Nation team-up to stream the show
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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samsung
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samsung gear
Coldplay fans can stream their 'A Head Full of Dreams' concert in virtual reality through Samsung Gear VR on August 17.
New Zealand is engineering the future: Ara unveils solar building in Christchurch
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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clean technologies
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solar power
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jasmax
Ara Institute of Canterbury's new $34m sustainable building in Christchurch aims to be the greenest in the Canterbury reconstruction programme.
Facebook tackles the wildfire of misinformation plaguing your newsfeed
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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facebook
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misinformation
Facebook takes additional steps to combat the spread of misinformation and remove cloaked ads, banning advertisers who use this technique.
Holographic pop-star Hatsune Miku gets her own 360-camera
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
Ricoh has announced a limited edition version of its Theta SC 360-degree camera to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hatsune Miku...
Disney vs Netflix: Mickey Mouse is establishing his own streaming service
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Disney takes on Netflix with a new streaming empire, gearing up to launch its exclusive services from 2018, propelled by BAMTech technology.
Gisborne is the unlikely New Zealand town embracing emerging technologies
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
Gisborne gears up for a green future as it welcomes the groundbreaking Electric Village, a hub for cutting-edge energy tech.
Square Enix reveals 10-minutes of Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
Returning to a familiar setting, this brand new gameplay footage shows a 16-year-old Chloe Price who is still struggling the death of her father...
80,000 Aussies say goodbye to fossil fuels with a new south Australian wind farm
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Installation of the turbines is scheduled to start by the end of the year, with completion foreseen by mid-2018...
The holographic phone is real! Red reveals its elusive modular smartphone
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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youtube
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holographics
Red's long-awaited holographic smartphone is unveiled, sporting VR/AR tech and a hefty size to match its ambitious technology.
Mario plus Rabbids Kingdom Battle: The X-com/Mario crossover no-one expected is here
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Mario unites with Rabbids in an unexpected tactical adventure for Switch, promising a fresh spin on the Mushroom Kingdom.
Use hand gestures to take the ultimate selfie with the DJI Spark
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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drones
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dji
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photography
DJI released new features for its Spark camera drone that makes it easier than ever to capture and share special moments...
Robotic exoskeletons could be key to ensuring athlete safety
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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robots
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paralympic games
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panasonic
Panasonic and Atoun showcase their Power Assist Suit's ability to lighten the load for staff at Para Powerlifting Japan Cup.
Games from down under: Nvidia consolidates its support for ANZ gaming industry
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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igea
IGEA has expanded its membership, welcoming independent game developer Wicked Witch and technology company Nvidia as members...
Turn up the heat: This gaming mouse promises to give you the ultimate edge
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rog
ROG ups the ante with their latest gaming mice, engineered for peak performance and comfort, giving gamers the ultimate competitive edge.
Never lose your running rhythm: Spotify and Jaybird create an all-in-one music app
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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video
Users won't need to switch between apps while running anymore, eliminating the risk of tripping while looking at your phone...
It's-a me, Mario! The SNES Classic brings back your favourite old-school games
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital entertainment
Nintendo's SNES Classic is making a comeback, packed with 21 retro favourites for vintage gaming aficionados in September.
Ever wanted to look like a cyborg? Untether from reality with the HP VR backpack
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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hp
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htc vive
Embrace the future with HP's revolutionary VR backpack, designed for the ultimate untethered virtual reality experience.
Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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uc
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spark
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kiwi
Spark ignites travel connectivity with a £14 seven-day global roaming pack, promising Kiwis hassle-free adventures abroad.