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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Toy Story is being brought to life in Kingdom Hearts III
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox one
Disney has revealed a new trailer showcasing the Toy Story world in Kingdom Hearts III, where Sora, Donald, and Goofy team up with Woody and Buzz.
Electric buses confirmed for Wellington transport fleet
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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cartech
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nz
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evs
Wellington gears up for a greener commute with electric buses set to join its transport fleet from July next year.
Will NZ's infrastructure crash and burn as we convert to electric vehicles?
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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cartech
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accenture
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evs
EVs are coming to NZ regardless of whether or not we're prepared, but the time has come for companies to start being proactive...
Reggie the Snapchatting dog: Who needs thumbs when you’ve got paws?
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Meet Reggie: No-Thumb Wonder Dog who pilots planes and now snaps his colourful life, teaching us potent insights into a canine's world view.
Hands-on review: HP Sprocket, the portable instant printer
Sat, 15th Jul 2017
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reviews
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The HP Sprocket harkens back to the days of Polaroid cameras, giving you the ability to print photos anywhere, at any time.
Exclusive: Kiwi startup Hydroxsys could help clean up NZ’s waterways
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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nz
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hydroxsys
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clean technology
Clean-tech company Hydroxsys has developed a revolutionary membrane that extracts water from industrial waste in multiple industries.
Tekken 7 eSports tourney will hit NZ TV screens September 11
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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tekken
New Zealand's top Tekken 7 players to clash on Sky TV for a $10K prize and a chance to compete globally this September.
AI, big data and drones, are these the future of NZ businesses?
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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drones
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ai
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nz
New and innovative technology is in strong demand across all industries, including services such healthcare...
NZ Symphony Orchestra uses VR, creating a unique musical experience
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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nz
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nzso
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra offers an immersive VR experience, allowing Kiwis to virtually step onto the conductor's podium or move among musicians.
Drone film festival coming to ANZ
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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drones
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nz
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film production
Spectacular aerial cinema takes flight as the Drone Film Festival ANZ descends on 11 cities with prizes galore, launching in Darwin.
The 2020 EV conversion, does NZ have the necessary infrastructure?
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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cartech
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evs
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meridian energy
NZ's electric rush: Are we wired for the EV revolution? Concerns over grid strain and EV hotspots ignite calls for coordinated planning.
AI and you: How to adapt to inevitable shifts in the job market
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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it automation
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ai
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workforce management
The market for AI services has a growth rate of 25% per year and AI is beginning to creep into all aspects of our lives, it is time to adapt...
Our UE Wonderboom giveaway winner!
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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ue wonderboom
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giveaway
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winners
Joanne Magill triumphs in the UE Wonderboom contest! A big cheer for our winner and watch this space for FutureFive's anniversary bash!.
Acura runs its first augmented reality race
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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cartech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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race
Behind the wheel of a 2018 TLX A-Spec, drivers competed for the fastest overall time, using just an AR visor...
NZ 3D animation students win international creative competition
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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nz
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3d
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students
The Rookies competition winners have been announced, with students from New Zealand's Media Design School taking home awards and internships.
Pioneer: Mars, the game that promises you can live out your Martian dreams
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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steam
JCB Pioneer: Mars, a survival sandbox game set on the red planet, will launch on Steam Early Access this year, allowing players to colonise Mars.
Evolve or die: The future of NZ is fundamentally intertwined with technology
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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ingram micro
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distributors
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ingram micro showcase
NZ's future hinges on tech adoption, warns entrepreneur Valintine, urging educational reform and business innovation to stay competitive.
Three of the coolest drones on the market right now
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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drones
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dji
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axis
There is a drone to suit nearly every person and budget, here are three epic drones you could own right now...
The Leica TL2 camera has an integrated Wi-Fi module for on-the-spot transferring of images
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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wireless networks
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photography
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wifi
Leica's TL2 camera, sculpted from aluminium, debuts with Wi-Fi for instant image sharing and 4K video prowess, redefining connectivity in photography.
Out with the card, in with the new: Kiwis are looking for new ways to pay for goods and services
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
Kiwis are keen to embrace new ways of paying, with smart home devices and mobile phones leading the charge, says a Visa-commissioned survey.