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 484
Film Review: Veronica Mars
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
The film is pretty much a really long Veronica Mars episode. And that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I enjoyed it.
iOS Review: 2048
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The iOS 2048 puzzle game delights with its addictive play, combining numbers to reach the titular tile, now enhanced with an update.
New comedies for your viewing pleasure (hopefully)...
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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digital entertainment
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tv
There are a few new sitcoms coming out starring some well-known actors, or at least actors you’ll know by face if not by name.
What are you watching? Letterboxd...
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Letterboxd transforms film fandom with a social twist, letting users track, rate, and share their movie journeys.
A lesson in social Networking 101
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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facebook
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social media
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twitter
Discovering the digital divide between generations, as a journalist explores the nuances of social networking from Facebook to LinkedIn.
iOS review: ANZ Champs
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The ANZ Champs iOS app is a game-changer for netball fans, offering the latest stats, scores, and updates right at your fingertips.
Let's talk about your Facebook Addiction crisis...
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
Do you check Facebook every morning like the morning paper? Do you cry if your friend list gets smaller without you knowing?.
iOS Review: QuizUp
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
With over 365 topics from history, TV shows, sports, music, and new topics being added all the time, you’ll be entertained and challenged for hours at a time.
Digital dating - The next step...
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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ai
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online dating
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relationships
We got to talking about how internet dating isn’t so much an issue as it once was, and it got me to thinking about where dating was headed.
So I swapped to 2degrees...
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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uc
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vodafone
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bso
A TechDay writer's experience with 2degrees: So I recently made the big mistake of switching from Vodafone to 2degrees.
Ios Review: CreamCam
Sat, 19th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
CreamCam: The app that claims to enhance your self portraits falls flat in delivering natural-looking results.
Uber - better than a taxi for the same price
Sat, 19th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Uber arrives in Auckland, offering convenient, cashless rides that could outshine taxis at competitive prices.
iOS review: Whittaker’s Egg Hunt
Fri, 18th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Whittaker's Egg Hunt app combines Easter joy with a giant egg hunt across NZ cities to win chocolate prizes, supporting Starship Foundation.
iOS review: White Tile
Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
White Tile, a deceptively simple iOS game, hooks players with its addictive blend of speed and precision. Perfect for testing reflexes!.
A closer look at... Facebook Trending
Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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facebook
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twitter
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sports
Facebook introduced a trending feature to the homepage earlier this year, and was introduced in several countries including the U.S., U.K. and Canada...
I hate you, you hate me....
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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facebook
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social networking
There’s a fun new tool you can use to find out if you and a Facebook friend mutually hate each other. Amazing.
We never talk anymore..
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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facebook
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phone
My big problem with phone calls these days is that you have to drop whatever you are doing in order to talk to the person calling you. It’s rather rude, really.
Looking into it: iPhoto and iMovie on your iPhone
Mon, 14th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
iPhoto and iMovie now free on iOS, turning your iPhone into a creative powerhouse with seamless iCloud integration. Edit with ease on the go!.
iOS App Review: Trend Micro Mobile Security
Mon, 7th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Trend Micro Mobile Security for your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, stops threats before they reach you so you can enjoy your digital life safely.
Top 5: Things you can do with your iPhone...
Mon, 7th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Sure, you make calls, send emails, check Facebook, take photos, browse the web and play games on your iPhone. But what else.