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 485
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.
Film review: Vampire Academy
Sun, 6th Apr 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Vampire Academy: A laughably bad tale that embraces its absurdity, unlike its self-serious counterparts. A regrettable watch, even for laughs.
Film Review: Need for Speed
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Aaron Paul races into hearts in Need for Speed, but with cliches and suspect plot, it's more a pit stop in action cinema than a new flagbearer.
Film review: Noah
Fri, 28th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Noah reimagines an ancient tale with star-studded cast and epic fervour, ensuring a cinematic voyage worth the watch.
Your Warehouse - the new shopping app where you can get even more bargains
Fri, 28th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
The Warehouse unveils 'Your Warehouse' app, a new leap in online shopping, offering NZ's biggest product range at your fingertips.
The not-so-humble workout brag
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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healthtech
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facebook
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fitness
Frankly, unless you have fallen off the treadmill and smashed your face in, you don’t need to tell us every detail of your workout routine.
The Ugly Selfie...
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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social media
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selfie
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bso
The ugly selfie trend is gaining popularity as people poke fun at the selfie obsession and embrace their imperfections.
Your new online addiction...
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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uc
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creative technologies
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photos
The best sites for you to waste away the hours when you’re supposed to be working or doing actual important stuff.
10 things I hate about Instagram...
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
From outdated filters to posting hassles, a former fan shares 10+ reasons why Instagram's allure is fading, mirroring Facebook's fate.
App Review: Spritz
Sun, 16th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Spritz, the revolutionary speed-reading app, aims to change our reading habits, allowing for rapid consumption of text on small screens.
The Big Wedding - Worst. Movie. Ever.
Thu, 6th Mar 2014
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movies
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family
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moth
You know those movies where there are all those really famous actors but you’ve never really seen much advertising for it and you wonder why?.
Who is Whois?
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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uc
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martech
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software development
Discover Whois: your go-to for domain availability, ownership details, and vital contact info, making domain management seamless and secure.
Introducing the basics of Windows 8.1 apps...
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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microsoft
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apps
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windows
Explore Windows 8.1 apps with ease: From news to social media, discover how to personalize your start menu for streamlined browsing.
Hi I’m Shannon and I’m a Pinterestaholic
Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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apps
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social media
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pinterest
From scoffing at scrapbook lovers to confessing her Pinterest addiction, Shannon shares how decorating her new home turned her into a true 'Pinterestaholic'.
How to block a number on iPhone…
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Learn to easily block unwanted callers on your iPhone with iOS7's upgrade, making awkward encounters a thing of the past.
Introducing LinkedIn Premium…
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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linkedin
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job market
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bso
I’ve only been on LinkedIn for a short while, but I thought I’d check out what the deal was with LinkedIn Premium.
Facebook Paper: Reading between the lines...
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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apps
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facebook
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facebook paper
Facebook unveils Paper, reimagining social scrolling with magazine-style visuals, aiming to refresh the classic feed experience.
Top Valentine’s Day security threats...
Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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malware
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cybersecurity
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email
Valentine's Day cyber threats soar as last-minute shoppers fall victim to online scams and malware, experts warn of increased vulnerability.
Top 10 Valentine's Day movies...
Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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movies
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valentine's day
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retail
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day film? Here are the top 10 romantic movies, from timeless classics to modern heart-grippers, for every kind of viewer.
What’s hot in Kindle...
Mon, 10th Feb 2014
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kindle
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christmas
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moth
My Kindle was the best thing that ever happened to me. Now while that may seem sad to some people, here’s some e-book must-reads this summer.