About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 537
Apple's iPhone 6 Plus drives fans around the bend...
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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With so much hype surrounding the release of the iPhone 6 and the even bigger iPhone 6 Plus, it wasn’t long before reports of faults started making headlines.
Tackling piracy head on: NZ feature film responds with multiplatform release
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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New Zealand film, SUNDAY, will be released simultaneously across multiple platforms in an effort to combat internet piracy.
Film Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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Dear Michael Bay... I just wanted to thank you for annihilating one of my favourite shows from when I was kid.
iOS App Review: Circle the Dot
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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Circle the Dot iOS game review: Fantastically simple yet maddeningly tough, this free app will have you encircling dots for hours.
DVD review: Fault in Our Stars
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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The Fault in Our Stars film was predictable, but I found myself hoping it wouldn't end as expected. Chemistry between the leads was excellent.
My Top 5 Games on my iPhone
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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Dive into mobile gaming bliss with our top 5 iPhone games; from the classic Scrabble to the addictive Candy Crush Saga.
App of the week - Hyperlapse
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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Instagram's Hyperlapse app transforms shaky videos into cinematic time lapses easily, no fancy gear needed, available for free.
The apps I can't live without...
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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Thrifty Car Rental customers will be able to access the internet from wherever their rental car takes them in New Zealand.