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
New update to Gmail incorporates all email providers
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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google
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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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uc
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fintech
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martech
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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endpoint protection
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edr
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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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microsoft
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google
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gmail
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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apple
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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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uc
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commerce commission
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vodafone
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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uc
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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.
Uber has impact on transit price index
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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uber
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public transport
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travel
As Auckland comes in at #28 in the World Ubran Transit Price Index, it seems Uber is having a real influence on transport costs across the world.
The Apple CEO is gay... so what?
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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apple
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bt
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technology gifts
Apple CEO Tim Cook publicly acknowledges his sexual orientation as gay, a major step forward for the LGBT movement.
Lower South Island fibre internet cut by farmer
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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uc
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fibre
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spark
Access to fibre internet was cut for some parts of the lower South Island after a farmer dug through a cable.
Get your head out of the sand - software and development the way forward
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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devops
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apm
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software development
New global study from CA Technologies reveals companies focused on software and development outperform companies who aren't.
Looking back at this year's Ingram Micro Showcase
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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virtualisation
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it automation
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microsoft
Ingram Micro's NZ Technology Showcase dazzles with over 2000 attendees, making tech breakthroughs and industry networking the highlight of the year.
IDC report shows back to school promos and US appetite boost worldwide tablet market
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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lenovo
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apple
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samsung
Boost from US hunger and school promos propels global tablet market up 11.5%, with 53.8 million units shipped in Q3, says IDC.
Spark opens digital future with huge investment in cloud services
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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storage
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uc
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iaas
Spark Digital opens $60 million Takanini Data Centre as the company continues its investment programme in cloud services.
Google's Lollipop biggest redesign of Android in years
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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google
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apple
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motorola
The latest version of Google's Android mobile operating system is being touted as the biggest redesign of Android in years.
Cloud is where the magic happens says Gartner
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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private cloud
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iaas
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cloud services
Cloud computing is uniquely susceptible to the perils of myths due to the nature, confusion and hype surrounding it.