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 483
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.
DVD review: The Way Way Back
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
The Way Way Back is a 2013 coming-of-age film, written and directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash in their directorial debut.
Stop smoking with Quitbit...
Mon, 19th May 2014
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reviews
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technology gifts
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volution
Quitbit, a revolutionary lighter, tracks your smoking habits, aiming to help users cut down or quit by monitoring and setting goals.
Sshh... Twitter doesn't like you
Mon, 19th May 2014
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facebook
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social media
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twitter
Twitter introduces mute feature, letting users silently sideline noisy tweeters without the drama of unfollowing.
Sssh... I have a Secret
Wed, 14th May 2014
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uc
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data privacy
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apps
Secret, the latest viral app, lets users post anonymous thoughts without judgement. Created by ex-Google and Square employees, it promises true anonymity.
iOS Review: Domino's Pizza
Wed, 14th May 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
A switch from Hell Pizza, our journalist explores the Domino's Pizza iOS app, praising its extensive menu, ease of navigation, and real-time order tracking.
Tinder - is it all it's cracked up to be?
Tue, 13th May 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Tinder's allure tested: Does it charm or disappoint in the digital dating scene? Insights reveal mixed experiences.
In the spotlight: Spotify
Mon, 12th May 2014
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
The best thing about Spotify is simply how easy it is to use and how easy it is to get your favourite music, new or old, right on your device.
Save some extra pennies on your next public holiday...
Thu, 8th May 2014
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apps
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itunes
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yelp
Discover eateries and cafes without holiday surcharges with the No-Surcharge website and app, saving you extra costs on public holidays.
DVD review: Gravity
Wed, 7th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Gravity dazzles in a way few films can, with Bullock's stellar performance ensuring you're glued to the screen. A must-watch, 4.5/5.
Film review: Divergent
Wed, 7th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
The thing I don’t understand about these dystopian stories are why the leaders of the new societies are always these crazed luncatics.
iOS review: Match Dots
Tue, 6th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Match Dots iOS game enchants with bright visuals and strategic play, making dot-matching unexpectedly addictive despite an easy start.
Taking a look at doomed app downloads...
Mon, 5th May 2014
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
Exploring doomed apps: From Instapaper's forgotten reads to seldom-used weather forecasts, a dive into apps that promise much but deliver little.