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 482
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
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bso
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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personal computing devices
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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facebook
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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.
Excitement rises as NZ International Film Festival returns...
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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3d
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film
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nziff
The New Zealand International Film Festival returns with a stellar line-up including 20 films straight from Cannes, promising a feast of cinematic brilliance.
Facebook tells users... 'Happy anniversary!'
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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facebook
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creative technologies
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photos
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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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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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facebook
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twitter
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linkedin
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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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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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personal computing devices
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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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Think, iOS's latest puzzle game sensation, combines visual cues with AI to challenge players in over 360 mind-bending puzzles.
Are you listening to me?
Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
I was out at the pub the other night and I overheard a friend of mine telling someone about how Facebook is spying on us whenever we post a status update.
Instagram has finally stepped up
Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Instagram elevates user experience with 10 new editing features, enhancing creative control without compromising simplicity.
Social Networking for the Antisocial - Cloak
Mon, 9th Jun 2014
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social media
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cloak
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founders
Cloak app launches as the antisocial network, using location data to help users avoid unwanted run-ins with friends.
Too attached? How important is your smartphone?
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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smartphones
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facebook
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social media
No matter how long we have phones or tablets, there are always new articles around the web about how much time we are spending on them.
Facebook relationship status: Ask?
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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data privacy
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facebook
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social media
Facebook's new 'ask' button lets users query their friends' relationship status directly, igniting mixed feelings about privacy and online social norms.
Netflix's coming to NZ - That's right, you heard me...
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Netflix, the streaming giant with over 50 million subscribers, is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand in early 2015. Get ready for binge-watching!.
iOS Review: Subway
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Rediscovering Subway's charm with a convenient twist, their iOS app enhances the quick and healthy eating experience in my busy life.
Worst films of the year...so far
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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film
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movies
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meti
Plummeting to cinematic lows, 2023's worst films list includes Vampire Academy and Divergent, proving even star casts can't save some stories.
iOS review: 100 Balls
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
100 Balls review: A deceptively simple iOS game that's an addictive blend of skill and tactics, perfect for those quick gaming breaks.