About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 320
Is Facebook's Buy Now button a game-changer for SMBs?
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Facebook's new Buy Now button could revolutionise online shopping for SMBs, making impulse buys easier directly from their pages.
For their eyes only... Facebook Mentions
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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apple
Facebook unveils 'Mentions', an exclusive app for celebrities to connect with fans, stirring up social media's VIP scene.
Series finales worth watching (not How I Met Your Mother)
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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tv
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moth
From M*A*S*H to Friends, explore finales that nailed their goodbye, proving not all series end in disappointment. #TVFinales #MustWatch.
Bitcoin... What exactly is it?
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Discover Bitcoin: the groundbreaking digital currency enabling transactions without central banks, revolutionising wealth distribution since 2009.
Every you step you take... more wearable tech
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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technology gifts
Keep track of everything you do with wearable technology – the SmartBand SWR10 from Sony is an innovative life-logging wrist band.
iOS review: MovieMood
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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Sometimes picking a movie is as painful as the day is long, whether you're in a group or all alone on Friday night.
Fitbit gets even better
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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fitbit
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technology gifts
Fitbit enhances workouts with MobileRun for real-time stats and GPS tracking, available on its latest app version.
Film review: Devil's Knot
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film
This movie brought nothing new to the table. It was just a dramatisation of everything the Paradise Lost and West of Memphis documentaries uncovered.
Election App: Left or Right - How will you swipe?
Mon, 14th Jul 2014
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apps
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canterbury university
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politics
The app doesn't tell you who the policy belongs to, but at the end will suggest which party would be best suited to you, based on which way you swiped.
Film review: Meet the Millers
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Meet the Millers disappoints yet entertains, with a solid cast overshadowed by Aniston's usual fare. A predictable plot with laughs.
My top five tear jerkers...
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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film
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movies
It was nothing but a cruel joke that made every single unsusupecting kid and adult cry their frickin eyes out.
iOS review: Budget Tracker
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Become a savings addict with Budget Tracker, the app transforming frugality into a game of smart spending and detailed budgeting.
Facebook, nipples and inappropriate photo sharing...
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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instagram
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moth
Instagram's strict rules on nudity lead to a toddler's photo removal, igniting debate on online safety vs. sharing intimate moments.
Facebook tells users... 'Happy anniversary!'
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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photography
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creative technologies
Facebook has launched a new anniversary story for people who have shared the date of their relationship or wedding anniversary on Facebook.
iOS Review: I appreciate you, Trademe
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
TradeMe's app shines as it eases Auckland's property and car hunt, becoming a cherished tool for seamless searches and purchases.
How to use social media to land a job...
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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linkedin
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Unlocking your dream job with social media: Experts advise on leveraging platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook to stand out to employers.
iOS review: True or False? Test your wits!
Wed, 25th Jun 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Test your quick wit with True or False on iOS – a simple, engaging way to challenge your knowledge across various topics.
Farewell, old friend.
Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
The once-dominant household television is losing its status as mobile devices and streaming services reshape viewing habits, marking TV's gradual fade.
iOS review: Think
Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Think, iOS's latest puzzle game sensation, combines visual cues with AI to challenge players in over 360 mind-bending puzzles.
Instagram has finally stepped up
Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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ios
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apple
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instagram
Instagram elevates user experience with 10 new editing features, enhancing creative control without compromising simplicity.