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 479
Orcon shines bright light on throttling
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Orcon says an estimated 81 percent of Kiwi internet users could be having their internet artificially slowed down.
Explore the city with Artweek Auckland and ARTQUEST: K’RD
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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New app ARTQUEST: K’RD brings augmented reality to Auckland's K Road, allowing users to explore hidden art and design studios.
Film review: Gone Girl
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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If I could give it a hundred stars I would. I had to get it perfect. I had to do it justice. Because the book was perfect. And the movie was almost perfect.
Samsung launches GALAXY Note 4
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Samsung wants to provide users with a unique, creative mobile experience, making a difference to how people work and play on their phones.
Break ups and the internet: Facebook etiquette
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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In the days before social media, post break ups were only awkward if you ran into each other at the supermarket (and when does that ever actually happen).
French bank to offer money transfers via a tweet
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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banking
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mobile payment
French bank BPCE partners with Twitter, launching a service for users to transfer money via tweets, even across different banks.
iOS review: JELLIES!
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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digital entertainment
Join Bob the Fisherman in Jellies! Beware its long intro, but find endless fun in mixing, matching, and capturing jellies to reclaim stolen fingers!.
Attack of the clones – spoofed apps
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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Clones can appear to be legitimate versions of the original app, or affiliated with the original app, but can be anything but.
Sony Electronics launches 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector in New York Market
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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Sony unveils its 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector in New York, promising transformative entertainment with its luxury design and tech.
Embedded Instagram photos now bigger on web
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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Instagram updates web embeds with bigger, clearer photos, enhancing visibility for users and publishers. The move aims to streamline the following process.
Books that have stayed with you: a Facebook study
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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The top 10 book craze on Facebook reveals interesting findings about people's reading preferences and the uniqueness of their favorite books.
iOS App Review: Tamagotchi
Sat, 11th Oct 2014
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digital entertainment
Relive your childhood with the Tamagotchi iOS app, a nostalgic journey now featured on smartphones, with options to care for your digital pet in colour.
Watch this space: films to keep an eye out for
Sat, 11th Oct 2014
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<strong>Gone Girl<br />(Released 2nd October)</strong><br />I’ve never been so excited to see a movie in my entire life.
Hacked Snapchat accounts use native chat feature to spread diet pill spam
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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A number of Snapchat users have reported receiving chat messages and photos from their friends promoting diet pill spam.
iOS App Review: Framatic
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Framatic: A top app for photo enthusiasts wanting to mesh multiple images into one masterpiece. Boasts heaps of features, even in its free version.
Tweet tweet: #AmazonWishList
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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twitter
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online shopping
Amazon unveils #AmazonWishList, letting users add items to their wishlist directly through Twitter. A new way to shop is here!.
Kim Kardashian: Hollywood on Facebook.
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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facebook
Kim Kardashian's virtual world expands as Facebook partners with Glu to launch Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game, now with Italy adventures.
NZ Fire Service adopts a neighbourly approach
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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neighbourly
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partners
The New Zealand Fire Service has seen a significant increase in fire safety awareness after a trial of Neighbourly.co.nz.
Does your phone fit anywhere ?
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
Fashion houses to redesign pockets for phones as iPhone 6's size challenges the current designs, especially in women's clothing.
Forget Tinder or Grindr, meet the Cuddlr app
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Discover the Cuddlr app, where instead of hook-ups, it's all about cuddles with strangers, creating a haven for no-pressure intimacy.