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 391
Sssh... I have a Secret
Wed, 14th May 2014
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uc
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data privacy
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apps
Secret, the latest viral app, lets users post anonymous thoughts without judgement. Created by ex-Google and Square employees, it promises true anonymity.
iOS Review: Domino's Pizza
Wed, 14th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
A switch from Hell Pizza, our journalist explores the Domino's Pizza iOS app, praising its extensive menu, ease of navigation, and real-time order tracking.
Tinder - is it all it's cracked up to be?
Tue, 13th May 2014
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ios
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apple
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tinder
Tinder's allure tested: Does it charm or disappoint in the digital dating scene? Insights reveal mixed experiences.
In the spotlight: Spotify
Mon, 12th May 2014
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digital entertainment
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apple
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spotify
The best thing about Spotify is simply how easy it is to use and how easy it is to get your favourite music, new or old, right on your device.
DVD review: Gravity
Wed, 7th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Gravity dazzles in a way few films can, with Bullock's stellar performance ensuring you're glued to the screen. A must-watch, 4.5/5.
Film review: Divergent
Wed, 7th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
The thing I don't understand about these dystopian stories are why the leaders of the new societies are always these crazed luncatics.
iOS review: Match Dots
Tue, 6th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Match Dots iOS game enchants with bright visuals and strategic play, making dot-matching unexpectedly addictive despite an easy start.
Taking a look at doomed app downloads...
Mon, 5th May 2014
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apps
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apple
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technology gifts
Exploring doomed apps: From Instapaper's forgotten reads to seldom-used weather forecasts, a dive into apps that promise much but deliver little.
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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ios
The iOS 2048 puzzle game delights with its addictive play, combining numbers to reach the titular tile, now enhanced with an update.
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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social networking
Discovering the digital divide between generations, as a journalist explores the nuances of social networking from Facebook to LinkedIn.
Let's talk about your Facebook Addiction crisis...
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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apple
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facebook
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social media
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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
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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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
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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
CreamCam: The app that claims to enhance your self portraits falls flat in delivering natural-looking results.
iOS review: White Tile
Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
White Tile, a deceptively simple iOS game, hooks players with its addictive blend of speed and precision. Perfect for testing reflexes!.
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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facebook
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phone
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texting
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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ios
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apple
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apple iphone
iPhoto and iMovie now free on iOS, turning your iPhone into a creative powerhouse with seamless iCloud integration. Edit with ease on the go!.