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 386
Spark and Spotify bring technology to NZ summer music festivals
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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NZ's summer festivals Rhythm and Vines and Rhythm and Alps introduce RFID wristbands for a unique experience with Spark and Spotify. #MyFestivalStory.
Facebook's gonna let you control more of the crap you see on your News Feed
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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feedback
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Changes will enable users to give more feedback to Facebook about whether they want to see certain posts on their feeds.
Messenger reaches half a billion users, but not by choice
Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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messenger
Facebook's Messenger app now boasts over 500 million monthly users, but many were coerced into downloading the app, sparking user discontent.
Wotif releases mobile responsive homepage on travel website
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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travel
The new homepage forms part of a wider responsive design project that aims to optimise the Wotif experience across PC, tablet and mobile.
LG partners with RSA and Clubs NZ, debuts new TV ahead of Cricket World Cup
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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digital entertainment
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LG teams up with RSA and Clubs NZ to offer premium TVs at nonprofit rates for Cricket World Cup, ensuring Kiwis enjoy the game in high definition.
Facebook scams target everyone, not just uneducated suckers
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender has released a two-year study into Facebook scams revealing scammers infect millions of Facebook users with the same repackaged tricks.
Social networks drain smartphone batteries, says AVG
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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AVG reports social networks like Facebook and Instagram are major culprits in smartphone battery drain and storage woes.
Local IT provider partners with Maori tribe to improve healthcare services
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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k&l technology
K&L partners with Ngati Porou to boost East Coast health services, bringing local IT solutions and 24/7 support to Maori healthcare.
No escaping TV ads with new Kiwi technology
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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vizeum
New tech developed by NZ company Snakk Media allows brands to synchronise ads across television, mobile and tablet screens.
New update to Gmail incorporates all email providers
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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gmail
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outlook
The new Gmail app will work not only with Gmail addresses, but also with Outlook, Yahoo and any IMAP- or Exchange-based email accounts.
Kiwi start up Ora announces first winners of Dreams grants
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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The inaugural winners of the Ora Dreams grants have showcased innovation and entrepreneurship to help them get to where they are today.
Super Freak Tornado Movie? Sounds ah-mazing. Wrong
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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film review
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movies
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reviews
Into the Storm proves a whirlwind of disappointment, failing to capture the thrilling essence of its disaster film predecessors. 1.5/5.
Good Technology makes enterprise mobility easier with cloud update
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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software development
Good Technology simplifies enterprise mobility with a cloud-based update, offering quicker deployment and enhanced app security.
Google offers 'helpful assistant' with new Calendar upgrade
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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Google revamps its calendar app with smart features to outshine Outlook, making scheduling easier with intuitive assists and visual upgrades.
Sharing photos on Facebook via smartphone has become much easier - and cooler
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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facebook
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technology gifts
Facebook's new update transforms photo sharing into storytelling on smartphones, making it sleeker and more intuitive.
ComCom keeps its eye on Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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The Commerce Commission has announced its new indicators for monitoring the mobile telecommunications markets.
Jumping ship will cost you as 2degrees jumps on the sim-locking bandwagon
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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commerce commission
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vodafone
2degrees says it it had been forced to 'sim-lock', conceding it is a backward step for competition in the $2 billion mobile market.
Banks to go to war in mobile payment battle
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Several major banks are gearing up to release their own mobile payment apps, which could prove a major competitor for Apple Pay and competing products.
Foreigners denied Facebook and Twitter as North Korea orders blanket ban
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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facebook
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stem
The blanket ban ends access to services previously available to diplomatic missions and international humanitarian organisations.
Spotify finally brings dark theme to iPad
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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digital entertainment
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apple
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spotify
The new look brings Spotify's dark theme, refreshed typography and rounded iconography that can be seen on the mobile and desktop platforms.