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 390
Election App: Left or Right - How will you swipe?
Mon, 14th Jul 2014
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apps
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canterbury university
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politics
The app doesn't tell you who the policy belongs to, but at the end will suggest which party would be best suited to you, based on which way you swiped.
Film review: Meet the Millers
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Meet the Millers disappoints yet entertains, with a solid cast overshadowed by Aniston's usual fare. A predictable plot with laughs.
My top five tear jerkers...
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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film
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movies
It was nothing but a cruel joke that made every single unsusupecting kid and adult cry their frickin eyes out.
iOS review: Budget Tracker
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Become a savings addict with Budget Tracker, the app transforming frugality into a game of smart spending and detailed budgeting.
Facebook, nipples and inappropriate photo sharing...
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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facebook
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instagram
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moth
Instagram's strict rules on nudity lead to a toddler's photo removal, igniting debate on online safety vs. sharing intimate moments.
Facebook tells users... 'Happy anniversary!'
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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facebook
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photography
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creative technologies
Facebook has launched a new anniversary story for people who have shared the date of their relationship or wedding anniversary on Facebook.
iOS Review: I appreciate you, Trademe
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
TradeMe's app shines as it eases Auckland's property and car hunt, becoming a cherished tool for seamless searches and purchases.
How to use social media to land a job...
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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facebook
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linkedin
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Unlocking your dream job with social media: Experts advise on leveraging platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook to stand out to employers.
iOS review: True or False? Test your wits!
Wed, 25th Jun 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Test your quick wit with True or False on iOS – a simple, engaging way to challenge your knowledge across various topics.
Farewell, old friend.
Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
The once-dominant household television is losing its status as mobile devices and streaming services reshape viewing habits, marking TV's gradual fade.
iOS review: Think
Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Think, iOS's latest puzzle game sensation, combines visual cues with AI to challenge players in over 360 mind-bending puzzles.
Instagram has finally stepped up
Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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ios
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apple
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instagram
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.
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.
iOS Review: Subway
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
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
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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
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
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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x
Twitter introduces mute feature, letting users silently sideline noisy tweeters without the drama of unfollowing.