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 382
Under Armour joins digital fitness club with UA Record
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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fitness
Under Armour has jumped on the digital health bandwagon with the release of the UA Record, the latest addition to the digital health and fitness network.
What to expect in education tech in 2015
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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saas
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edutech
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virtual classroom
Tech in education to soar, with a market set to hit $19bn by 2018, revolutionizing teaching methods and enhancing learning through apps.
Industry-first data plan to separate business and personal mobile data
Wed, 7th Jan 2015
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endpoint protection
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martech
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commerce systems
Good Technology unveils Good Work with Data, the first plan to split business and personal mobile data, redefining BYOD landscapes.
Sony unveils new wearables and announces new partnerships at CES 2015
Wed, 7th Jan 2015
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software development
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google
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sony
Sony has introduced new products, partners and experiences to its evolving SmartWear range at the CES 2015 conference.
This is why you shouldn't take people's Facebook lives seriously
Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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instagram
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social media
While you leading a dull existence is most likely true, these amazing lives pasted all over your Facebook feed are most likely not.
Internet of things a dramatic change says Samsung chief
Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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iot
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samsung
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consumer tech
Samsung's CEO hails the Internet of Things as a pivotal shift, promising a more efficient and connected future at CES 2015.
Spark challenges rivals with 4G offerings
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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uc
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4g technology
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huawei
Spark NZ leaps ahead in 4G race, covering 2/3 of the population with superior mobile data services and promising further enhancements.
Trans-Tasman telecommunications plans revealed
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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uc
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telstra
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alcatel-lucent
Alcatel-Lucent to build Tasman Global Access, boosting NZ-Australia connectivity with a $77m cable, strengthening Asian links.
How sexist is Trademe?!
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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christmas
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returns
Trade Me's Gift Finder faces backlash for gender stereotypes, sparking a petition for its overhaul. Over 250 people demand change.
New iPad software to help teachers talk to students about bullying
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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edutech
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apple
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ipad
New iPad book, Dragon Island, offers a revolutionary way for teachers and parents to address bullying with 3-7 year olds.
Facebook dumps Microsoft Bing
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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microsoft
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facebook
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bing
Social networking giant Facebook has gone its separate ways with Microsoft's Bing search engine, in favour of its own internal search engine.
Kiwi crime fighting software selected by European justice agency
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
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case management
Wynyard Group secures significant agreement with European justice agency for Investigative Case Management solution.
Instagram introduces 5 new filters - about time!
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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facebook
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instagram
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photo sharing
Instagram has today announced the release of five new filters, a move to keep up with ever-improving mobile phone cameras.
Online bullying affecting adolescent mental health
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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uc
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social media
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cyberbullying
the distinctive properties of an online environment introduce new dynamics that distinguish bullying from its offline variety.
Dead phones raise millions for Starship
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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swapkit
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re:mobile
Over a million discarded mobiles raise £1.8m for Starship's air ambulance, proving the power of recycling for charity.
Support for Muslim Australians takes off following Sydney siege #IllRideWithYou
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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social media
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Thousands of social media users in Australia are showing the world they are not caving to Islamophobia or racism.
Apple and IBM deliver first wave of IBM MobileFirst for iOS apps
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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endpoint protection
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edr
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apple
Apple and IBM launch MobileFirst for iOS apps, revolutionising enterprise mobility with analytics and cloud services for key industries.
More outrage after Uber cashes in on Sydney hostage crisis
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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uber
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demand
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police
Uber sparks fury as it quadruples fares in Sydney amidst a hostage crisis, prioritizing profits in a city's hour of need.
Spark joins Dunedin's Gigatown party
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Spark is set to supercharge Dunedin's connectivity with unlimited gigabit-broadband plans and revolutionise the city's Wi-Fi hotspots.
Mobile phone blacklist turns one
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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uc
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vodafone
NZ marks a year of deterring phone theft with a successful handset blacklist, now blocking over 32,000 stolen mobiles nationwide.