About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 474
Sony releases the world’s slimmest and lightest waterproof compact tablet
Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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sony
Sony's latest marvel, the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, launches in NZ: the thinnest, lightest, waterproof tablet ever.
Lightbox launches Samsung Smart TV app
Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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personal computing devices
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samsung
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lightbox
The new app enables users the access the full line-up Lightbox shows on Samsung Smart TVs and selected Samsung Smart AV devices.
Wotif releases mobile responsive homepage on travel website
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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house of travel
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wotif
The new homepage forms part of a wider responsive design project that aims to optimise the Wotif experience across PC, tablet and mobile.
LG partners with RSA and Clubs NZ, debuts new TV ahead of Cricket World Cup
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
LG teams up with RSA and Clubs NZ to offer premium TVs at nonprofit rates for Cricket World Cup, ensuring Kiwis enjoy the game in high definition.
Facebook scams target everyone, not just uneducated suckers
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender has released a two-year study into Facebook scams revealing scammers infect millions of Facebook users with the same repackaged tricks.
Social networks drain smartphone batteries, says AVG
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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personal computing devices
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google
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apple
AVG reports social networks like Facebook and Instagram are major culprits in smartphone battery drain and storage woes.
Local IT provider partners with Maori tribe to improve healthcare services
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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healthtech
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google
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k&l technology
K&L partners with Ngati Porou to boost East Coast health services, bringing local IT solutions and 24/7 support to Maori healthcare.
No escaping TV ads with new Kiwi technology
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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martech
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snakk media
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vizeum
New tech developed by NZ company Snakk Media allows brands to synchronise ads across television, mobile and tablet screens.
New update to Gmail incorporates all email providers
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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google
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gmail
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outlook
The new Gmail app will work not only with Gmail addresses, but also with Outlook, Yahoo and any IMAP- or Exchange-based email accounts.
Kiwi firm Intilecta elects new chairman to spearhead growth plans
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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crm
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martech
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intilecta
Mobility and Cloud solutions are a massive opportunity as enterprise organisations look to technology to help them become more dynamic and agile.
Do Not Knock stickers to deter door-to-door sellers
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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data privacy
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privacy
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consumer nz
Consumer NZ fights against dodgy door-to-door sellers with nationwide campaign and free “Do Not Knock” stickers. 70% of members want them to stop calling.
Kiwi start up Ora announces first winners of Dreams grants
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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uc
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fintech
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martech
The inaugural winners of the Ora Dreams grants have showcased innovation and entrepreneurship to help them get to where they are today.
Super Freak Tornado Movie? Sounds ah-mazing. Wrong
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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reviews
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film review
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movies
Into the Storm proves a whirlwind of disappointment, failing to capture the thrilling essence of its disaster film predecessors. 1.5/5.
Good Technology makes enterprise mobility easier with cloud update
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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endpoint protection
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edr
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software development
Good Technology simplifies enterprise mobility with a cloud-based update, offering quicker deployment and enhanced app security.
High profile All Blacks referred to the police over Twitter use
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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all blacks
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elections
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electoral commission
Two high profile All Blacks and a high profile rower have been referred to police over electoral law breaches, as well as 17 others.
Google offers 'helpful assistant' with new Calendar upgrade
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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microsoft
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google
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gmail
Google revamps its calendar app with smart features to outshine Outlook, making scheduling easier with intuitive assists and visual upgrades.
Sharing photos on Facebook via smartphone has become much easier - and cooler
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
Facebook's new update transforms photo sharing into storytelling on smartphones, making it sleeker and more intuitive.
ComCom keeps its eye on Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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uc
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commerce commission
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vodafone
The Commerce Commission has announced its new indicators for monitoring the mobile telecommunications markets.
Jumping ship will cost you as 2degrees jumps on the sim-locking bandwagon
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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uc
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commerce commission
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vodafone
2degrees says it it had been forced to ‘sim-lock’, conceding it is a backward step for competition in the $2 billion mobile market.
Banks to go to war in mobile payment battle
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
Several major banks are gearing up to release their own mobile payment apps, which could prove a major competitor for Apple Pay and competing products.