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.
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Unlock your iPad mini with the touch of a finger
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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apple
Apple unveils iPad mini 3 with TouchID, allowing users to unlock devices with a fingerprint, and announces seamless integration across Apple products.

Apple offers Yosemite as free upgrade
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Apple unveils Yosemite as a free upgrade, revolutionising Mac with a fresh design and seamless iOS device integration.

New Mac Mini released with new technology and low price
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple launches upgraded Mac mini with cutting-edge tech and a lower price starting at NZ$749, making it an enticing option for both new and current Mac users.

Trend Micro videos demonstrate risky online behaviours
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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data privacy
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trend micro
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retail
Users often share confidential information and location details without having much security enabled on their devices.

ICE Tech 360 initiative prepares emerging talent for tech jobs
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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network infrastructure
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hp
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nztech
Emerging talent in NZ gains a pathway into tech jobs with ICE Tech 360, a unique initiative offering graduates extensive work experience.

AVG steps up its Wi-Fi security offerings
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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wireless networks
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cloud services
AVG has launched a new version of the AVG Wi-Fi Assistant, an Android app that protects users from Wi-Fri tracking and hacking.

Apple to offer egg freezing for female employees
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
With giants like Apple and Facebook offering the service, could egg freezing become a standard extra for female employees in the tech sector?.

Find My Next Ride
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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facebook
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trade me
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social networking
Think Facebook and Trademe combined. Users can interact with each other, ask questions, post pictures, update their status and watch videos.

Mobile friendly websites are not always mobile friendly
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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martech
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google
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search
Despite advancements, many sites remain stubbornly not mobile optimised, prompting Google to test warning icons in search results.

Reading, writing and... code?
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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edutech
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fintech
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financial systems
There is much debate about what should be done about information and communication technology in the school curriculum.

New Kiwi app to protect all the bunnies
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
The app will display a list of cosmetics, personal care, and household products available in New Zealand, that are not tested on animals.

Helping those who help: how social media has changed the charity landscape
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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youtube
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facebook
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social media
Social media enables charities to target different audiences, get more people involved and increase awareness of their brand.

Z Energy teams up with Xero to save time
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Z Energy and Xero unite to streamline invoicing for small businesses, freeing them from manual data entry and saving precious time.

Don’t let The Man get you: tech tools to tackle oppression & stay anonymous
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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vpns
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network infrastructure
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sdn
China's internet controls are the most advanced worldwide, but people are turning to apps like Firechat to avoid censorship.

Vodafone gives Kiwis chance to take on Jimmy Spithill
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Vodafone announced overnight a virtual sailing event on their 4G network with the new Samsung GALAXY Note 4 smartphone.

Sparks continue to fly over Orcon throttling campaign
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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uc
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orcon
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spark
Orcon rebukes Spark's denial of broadband throttling, highlighting differences in traffic management amidst a fiery debate.

Spark hits back against 'bogus' Orcon throttling claims
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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uc
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orcon
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spark
Spark has hit back at claims made by Orcon over traffic throttling, claiming it’s nothing more than a PR stunt.

Free Wi-Fi at Christchurch Hospital
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Christchurch Hospital teams up with Snap, launching a 6-month trial of free Wi-Fi for patients and visitors, enhancing connectivity and care.

Microsoft CEO in hot water over gender-gap karma comments
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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dei
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microsoft
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esg
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's advice to women on seeking pay rises triggers backlash, sparking a global debate on gender equality in tech.

iOS review: Frontback
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Frontback is an exciting new camera app that lets you capture what’s in front of you and what’s behind you in one shot.