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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Project Cars 2 reveals its massive line-up of vehicles
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc hardware
Racing fans, start your engines! Project Cars 2 gears up with a stellar 180-strong vehicle fleet, aiming for pole position on September 22.
Auckland Council, Spark open their final community basketball court in Glen Innes
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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auckland council
Auckland Council hopes that the free Wi-Fi at this basketball court will encourage the community to increase their physical activity.
Volvo pledges to do away with all conventional combustion engines by 2019
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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cartech
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volvo
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evs
Volvo announced that every car it launches from 2019 onward will have an electric motor, marking the historic end for internal combustion engines.
Drone pilots get ready to compete! The 2017 SkyPixel contest is here
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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drones
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digital entertainment
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video
It's time to strap on your director's cap, as the largest drone-videography contest has just entered our air-space.
Love anime? If so, these three upcoming games are going to knock your socks off
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bandai namco
Fans of anime hold onto your seats, because here are three spectacular games you can expect within the next six months...
Robot prepares to make 1,000 metre vertical climb in Norway
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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robots
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panasonic
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challenge
Panasonic's robot powered by dry cell batteries will attempt to climb a 1,000m vertical rope at Lysefjord, Norway on July 7.
Tesla model three expected to start production on Friday
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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cartech
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tesla
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evs
Tesla's eagerly awaited Model 3 enters production this Friday, with first deliveries set for a grand handover event on the 28th.
Fans can rejoice as Crash Bandicoot returns
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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activision blizzard
Crash Bandicoot bounces back with beautiful HD remaster on PS4 and PS4 Pro, bringing beloved game character to life.
Volvo discovers that kangaroos confuse their self-driving car
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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cartech
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volvo
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self-driving cars
Volvo's self-driving cars hit a hopstacle; the Aussie kangaroo's leap confounds their animal detection system.
Film review: War for the Planet of the Apes
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Simply put this is an enjoyable movie, it features a strong cast, breathtaking CGI and it all culminates in an amazing visual spectacle...
Exclusive: Three pairs of glasses that may revive the smart-eyewear trend
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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wearables
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digital signage
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displays
As Google Glass fades away, new innovations by Vuzix, Sony, and Epson aim to revive the smart-eyewear trend with advanced features and sleek designs.
Star Conflict: Engineer Evolved, could this update change the minds of a disgruntled player base?
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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gaming
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spacetech
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digital entertainment
With a fair bit of controversy surrounding the 'free-to-play' payment model, could this update change the minds of a disheartened playerbase?.
Smart homes: The house that knows what you need better than you do
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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smart home
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future electronics
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futuresource
This study surveyed over 4,000 consumers who make use of smart home devices, here are the astounding results...
Exclusive: OtterBox ultimate destruction test!
Sun, 2nd Jul 2017
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samsung
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destruction test
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otterbox
OtterBox cases undergo extreme durability tests, from knife attacks to fire, revealing astonishing resilience.
Feeling blue? Let this AI brighten your day with a hilarious inspirational quote
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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robots
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ai
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inspirobot
In need of a giggle or wise words? Meet InspiroBot, the AI crafting rib-tickling quotes to lift your spirits and spark joy.
Live out your craziest car fantasies in Crossout
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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steam
The post-apocalyptic world of Crossout is harsh and unforgiving, with an atmosphere reminiscent of Mad Max and Blood Drive.
Ford announces new AI and robotics research team
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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robots
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cartech
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ai
Ford revs up innovation with a dedicated AI and robotics research arm to steer the future of mobility and autonomous vehicles.
Mobile World Congress 2017: A new smartwatch and mind-boggling fingerprint scanning tech
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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wearables
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digital signage
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biometrics
Qualcomm's new fingerprint tech at MWC 2017 set to revolutionise phone security, along with their innovative 4G kid's smartwatch.
Exclusive: Three sports cars that embrace an electric future
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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cartech
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bmw
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porsche
Meet the electric titans redefining speed: Porsche 918 Spyder, BMW i8 and Acura NSX, leading the charge in sports car innovation.
Facebook announces the formation of a global internet forum to counter terrorism
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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microsoft
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youtube
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facebook
Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube form global internet forum to combat terrorism and stop its spread on their platforms.