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 318
iOS review: Frontback
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Frontback is an exciting new camera app that lets you capture what's in front of you and what's behind you in one shot.
Orcon shines bright light on throttling
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Orcon says an estimated 81 percent of Kiwi internet users could be having their internet artificially slowed down.
Film review: Gone Girl
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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If I could give it a hundred stars I would. I had to get it perfect. I had to do it justice. Because the book was perfect. And the movie was almost perfect.
Break ups and the internet: Facebook etiquette
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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In the days before social media, post break ups were only awkward if you ran into each other at the supermarket (and when does that ever actually happen).
French bank to offer money transfers via a tweet
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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payment technologies
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banking
French bank BPCE partners with Twitter, launching a service for users to transfer money via tweets, even across different banks.
iOS review: JELLIES!
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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apps
Join Bob the Fisherman in Jellies! Beware its long intro, but find endless fun in mixing, matching, and capturing jellies to reclaim stolen fingers!.
Attack of the clones – spoofed apps
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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apps
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apple
Clones can appear to be legitimate versions of the original app, or affiliated with the original app, but can be anything but.
Sony Electronics launches 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector in New York Market
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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Sony unveils its 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector in New York, promising transformative entertainment with its luxury design and tech.
Embedded Instagram photos now bigger on web
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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technology gifts
Instagram updates web embeds with bigger, clearer photos, enhancing visibility for users and publishers. The move aims to streamline the following process.
Books that have stayed with you: a Facebook study
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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The top 10 book craze on Facebook reveals interesting findings about people's reading preferences and the uniqueness of their favorite books.
Watch this space: films to keep an eye out for
Sat, 11th Oct 2014
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film
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movies
<strong>Gone Girl<br />(Released 2nd October)</strong><br />I've never been so excited to see a movie in my entire life.
Hacked Snapchat accounts use native chat feature to spread diet pill spam
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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A number of Snapchat users have reported receiving chat messages and photos from their friends promoting diet pill spam.
iOS App Review: Framatic
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Framatic: A top app for photo enthusiasts wanting to mesh multiple images into one masterpiece. Boasts heaps of features, even in its free version.
Tweet tweet: #AmazonWishList
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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Amazon unveils #AmazonWishList, letting users add items to their wishlist directly through Twitter. A new way to shop is here!.
Kim Kardashian: Hollywood on Facebook.
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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facebook
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instagram
Kim Kardashian's virtual world expands as Facebook partners with Glu to launch Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game, now with Italy adventures.
Does your phone fit anywhere ?
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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apple
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technology gifts
Fashion houses to redesign pockets for phones as iPhone 6's size challenges the current designs, especially in women's clothing.
Forget Tinder or Grindr, meet the Cuddlr app
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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apps
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apple
Discover the Cuddlr app, where instead of hook-ups, it's all about cuddles with strangers, creating a haven for no-pressure intimacy.
Film review: Night Moves
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Night Moves offers a tense, slow-paced journey with outstanding performances, as three radicals' dam-busting mission has unforeseen and deadly consequences.
Getting the blues from our modern txting lifestyle
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ios
Modern texting breeds anxiety, with the 'typing awareness indicator' on iPhones causing more emotional turmoil than the messages themselves.
Facebook: to follow or unfollow
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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data privacy
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facebook
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social media
Amy Pratt explores Facebook's unfollow feature, a quiet escape from over-sharing without the drama of unfriending.