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 481
The apps I can't live without...
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Discover the essential apps one journalist simply can't live without, from Facebook to Spotify, proving indispensable for daily life.
Censorship... Is Facebook keeping Kiwis quiet?
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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facebook
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social media
This is interesting considering the upcomoing election here in New Zealand; a topic that gets up a lot of people’s grills...
TV review: The Killing, Season 4 starts
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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tv
At one point I could hear myself breathing and all that was happening was Sarah standing in the middle of a room.
App of the week: Bolt
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
Instagram introduces Bolt, its answer to Snapchat, with a focus on speed. But will it be able to compete with the established messaging apps?.
Trend Micro: NZ ranks high in online streaming trickery
Tue, 26th Aug 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
New Zealand has ranked as the fifth highest country affected by dangerous social engineering lures during the recent school holiday movie season.
Samsung NZ saves the selfie snarling Black Cats...
Tue, 26th Aug 2014
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smartphones
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samsung
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samsung galaxy
Samsung NZ partners with a photographer to boost black cat adoptions, combating the selfie bias with expert photo tips.
Do you really hate Facebook? Or is it just because you're supposed to?
Mon, 25th Aug 2014
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facebook
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social media
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supermarkets
Critiquing yet addicted, the masses declare disdain for Facebook, but its embedded role in daily life proves otherwise.
Yahoo! Community goes to the web...
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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digital entertainment
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tv
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yahoo
The news that Commnity is headed to Yahoo for a sixth season has delighted fans (and me) of the now un-cancelled series.
Her hips don't lie... who wins the Facebook popularity contest?
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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facebook
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social media
Shakira becomes the most liked public figure on Facebook with 100m fans, using personal posts and fan engagement to bridge gaps internationally.
Nice move, Slingshot...
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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uc
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slingshot
Earlier this month Slingshot unblocked access to certain movie websites, much to the delight of their customers.
Is Facebook's Buy Now button a game-changer for SMBs?
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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facebook
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social media
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smb
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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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Facebook unveils 'Mentions', an exclusive app for celebrities to connect with fans, stirring up social media's VIP scene.
Kiwi car rental firm drives Wi-Fi tech push
Sat, 19th Jul 2014
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Thrifty Car Rental customers will be able to access the internet from wherever their rental car takes them in New Zealand.
Series finales worth watching (not How I Met Your Mother)
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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digital entertainment
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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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blockchain
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personal computing devices
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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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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
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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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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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personal computing devices
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apple
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fitbit
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.