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 388
Apple offers Yosemite as free upgrade
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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apple
Apple unveils Yosemite as a free upgrade, revolutionising Mac with a fresh design and seamless iOS device integration.
Trend Micro videos demonstrate risky online behaviours
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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data privacy
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trend micro
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retail
Users often share confidential information and location details without having much security enabled on their devices.
ICE Tech 360 initiative prepares emerging talent for tech jobs
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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network infrastructure
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nztech
Emerging talent in NZ gains a pathway into tech jobs with ICE Tech 360, a unique initiative offering graduates extensive work experience.
AVG steps up its Wi-Fi security offerings
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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wireless networks
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cloud services
AVG has launched a new version of the AVG Wi-Fi Assistant, an Android app that protects users from Wi-Fri tracking and hacking.
Mobile friendly websites are not always mobile friendly
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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martech
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google
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search
Despite advancements, many sites remain stubbornly not mobile optimised, prompting Google to test warning icons in search results.
Helping those who help: how social media has changed the charity landscape
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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youtube
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facebook
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social media
Social media enables charities to target different audiences, get more people involved and increase awareness of their brand.
Don't let The Man get you: tech tools to tackle oppression & stay anonymous
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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vpns
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network infrastructure
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sdn
China's internet controls are the most advanced worldwide, but people are turning to apps like Firechat to avoid censorship.
Sparks continue to fly over Orcon throttling campaign
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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uc
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orcon
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spark
Orcon rebukes Spark's denial of broadband throttling, highlighting differences in traffic management amidst a fiery debate.
Spark hits back against 'bogus' Orcon throttling claims
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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uc
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orcon
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spark
Spark has hit back at claims made by Orcon over traffic throttling, claiming it's nothing more than a PR stunt.
Free Wi-Fi at Christchurch Hospital
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Christchurch Hospital teams up with Snap, launching a 6-month trial of free Wi-Fi for patients and visitors, enhancing connectivity and care.
Microsoft CEO in hot water over gender-gap karma comments
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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microsoft
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dei
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esg
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's advice to women on seeking pay rises triggers backlash, sparking a global debate on gender equality in tech.
iOS review: Frontback
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
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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uc
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orcon
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spark
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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
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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facebook
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social media
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photography
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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x
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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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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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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ios
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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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
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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apple
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instagram
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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.