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Shannon Connellan

Shannon Connellan

Shannon Connellan is Mashable's UK Editor based in London, formerly Mashable's Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives in the Creel House. A Tomatometer-approved critic, Shannon writes about everything (but not anything) across entertainment, tech, social good, science, and culture.

Shannon's written on topics from space trash to Heartstopper, the rise of drag on Twitch, Viking teeth tattoos in The Northman, Malala Yousafzai's book club, meditation apps, knitwear on Only Murders in the Building, climate change docs, Mars mission launches, Keanu Reeves' graphic novel, Uber Boat, Steve McQueen's documentaries, sustainable design, non-dinosaurs, must-read books, getting messed up by Titane, and reviewing all the retro-magical TVA tech in Loki.

Historically, Shannon's encouraged people to dig into every morsel of their cities as Managing Editor of Concrete Playground, and she used to force people listen to her music taste at New York's East Village Radio and Sydney's FBi Radio, where she produced and presented shows, ran the office, and edited the blog. She's also written for every street press that would pay her in Fast and the Furious tickets.

By Shannon Connellan

'The Electric State' trailer is all Millie Bobby Brown and robots in an alternate sci-fi '90s
Directed by the MCU's Anthony and Joe Russo.
By Shannon Connellan
'The Electric State' trailer is all Millie Bobby Brown and robots in an alternate sci-fi '90s

Photoshop adds a bunch of AI features including a 'Distraction Removal' tool
Who needs reality?
By Shannon Connellan
Photoshop adds a bunch of AI features including a 'Distraction Removal' tool

Internet Archive is back up as read-only after data breach
"Please be gentle."
By Shannon Connellan
Internet Archive is back up as read-only after data breach

I could not stop laughing at 'Joker: Folie à Deux's 'Kath and Kim' moment
They should serve this film with a plate of little baby cheeses.
By Shannon Connellan
I could not stop laughing at 'Joker: Folie à Deux's 'Kath and Kim' moment

Spotify's new feature is a life-saver for those offline moments
The 'Offline Backup' could save you in a signal-less commute.
By Shannon Connellan
Spotify's new feature is a life-saver for those offline moments

Substack wants writers to get into live video streaming
Another move to scoop up audiences from TikTok, YouTube et al.
By Shannon Connellan
Substack wants writers to get into live video streaming

Adam Sandler's 'Happy Gilmore' sequel Instagram post harnesses the good energy, blocks out the bad
"It ain’t over. The way I see it… we’ve only just begun."
By Shannon Connellan
Adam Sandler's 'Happy Gilmore' sequel Instagram post harnesses the good energy, blocks out the bad

Apple Store is down ahead of big iPhone event
Lights off.
By Shannon Connellan
Apple Store is down ahead of big iPhone event

YouTube extends limits to body weight and fitness videos for teens in Europe and UK
Recommended videos have been limited for U.S. teens since 2023.
By Shannon Connellan
YouTube extends limits to body weight and fitness videos for teens in Europe and UK

Spotify expands its 'daylist' playlist feature
Those "demure power ballad wednesday morning" playlists are extending their reach.
By Shannon Connellan
Spotify expands its 'daylist' playlist feature

Netflix is making a 'Sweet Bobby' documentary
The true crime podcast about Kirat Assi's story is coming to the streaming service.
By Shannon Connellan
Netflix is making a 'Sweet Bobby' documentary

Billie Piper's character spoils the big twist of 'Kaos' in the first 5 minutes
Problem is, no one listens to Cassandra.
By Shannon Connellan
Billie Piper's character spoils the big twist of 'Kaos' in the first 5 minutes

Bluesky is finally adding video
Slowly but surely.
By Shannon Connellan
Bluesky is finally adding video

Instagram now lets you add words on posts like Reels
Your feed's about to get a lot more wordy.
By Shannon Connellan
Instagram now lets you add words on posts like Reels

Google Meet will now take notes for you
Who's taking minutes? Oh, AI. Cool cool cool.
By Shannon Connellan
Google Meet will now take notes for you

Gmail can now literally 'polish' that turd of an email draft
If you're crap at emails, there's a Gemini tool for you.
By Shannon Connellan
Gmail can now literally 'polish' that turd of an email draft

Disney reportedly scraps 'The Acolyte' after 1 season
Reports say the Star Wars series won't be back to answer questions after that massive finale.
By Shannon Connellan
Disney reportedly scraps 'The Acolyte' after 1 season

Grok-2 is out in beta, now with added AI image generation
The AI chatbot integrated into Elon Musk's X now comes with AI image generator Flux.
By Shannon Connellan
Grok-2 is out in beta, now with added AI image generation

'The Umbrella Academy' finale: A guide to everyone in that last scene
Wait...is that...
By Shannon Connellan
'The Umbrella Academy' finale: A guide to everyone in that last scene

'The Umbrella Academy' ends with the perfect final song
11/10 throwback.
By Shannon Connellan
'The Umbrella Academy' ends with the perfect final song

'The Umbrella Academy' saves one perfect last dance scene for Season 4
Nick Offerman. Megan Mullally. Cher. That's all you need.
By Shannon Connellan
'The Umbrella Academy' saves one perfect last dance scene for Season 4

Disney+ will actually crack down on password sharing next month
If you've been holding on, it's actually happening.
By Shannon Connellan
Disney+ will actually crack down on password sharing next month

The 'Stranger Things' play is coming to Broadway
The hot ticket that turned the West End Upside Down.
By Shannon Connellan
The 'Stranger Things' play is coming to Broadway

Twitch is launching an official DJ category
The streaming platform is trying to making things more clear-cut for DJs and labels.
By Shannon Connellan
Twitch is launching an official DJ category

Elon Musk says Neuralink has implanted a brain chip in a second human
The details are buried in an eight-hour (yes) podcast.
By Shannon Connellan
Elon Musk says Neuralink has implanted a brain chip in a second human

Google Lens is coming to your Chrome desktop browser
Love a visual search? This one's for you.
By Shannon Connellan
Google Lens is coming to your Chrome desktop browser

Google Maps' new feature will show you where to park
Avoid parking doom.
By Shannon Connellan
Google Maps' new feature will show you where to park

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT's new Voice AI (without Scarlett Johansson mode)
Available "to a small group of ChatGPT Plus users."
By Shannon Connellan
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT's new Voice AI (without Scarlett Johansson mode)


Microsoft outage impacting flights globally. See the latest.
Very IRL consequences for the CrowdStrike outage.
By Shannon Connellan
Microsoft outage impacting flights globally. See the latest.

Microsoft has let its AI-powered Designer app out of preview mode
You can make custom AI-generated avatars with it, if you want.
By Shannon Connellan
Microsoft has let its AI-powered Designer app out of preview mode

Instagram now lets you add multiple tracks to a Reel
Go to town on the audio.
By Shannon Connellan
Instagram now lets you add multiple tracks to a Reel

The first hip-hop song beamed into space? Congrats Missy Elliott.
"The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" just made it to Venus.
By Shannon Connellan
The first hip-hop song beamed into space? Congrats Missy Elliott.

Tesla's big software update includes something called 'Night Curfew'
So you borrowed your mom's Tesla? Get home NOW, she can see you on the app.
By Shannon Connellan
Tesla's big software update includes something called 'Night Curfew'

Who is SYNDI8, HYBE's new AI-generated pop group?
Members Canary, Nest, Goyo, and Raven deploy "voice magic" using "unique magic tools."
By Shannon Connellan
Who is SYNDI8, HYBE's new AI-generated pop group?

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is free
It's down to a plea deal.
By Shannon Connellan
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is free

'House of the Dragon' just played one of the oldest soap opera tricks in the book
It's a slapstick gambit but make it devastating.
By Shannon Connellan
'House of the Dragon' just played one of the oldest soap opera tricks in the book

Threads finally launched its API
Devs, it's on.
By Shannon Connellan
Threads finally launched its API

Who deserves the Iron Throne in 'House of the Dragon': Team Black or Team Green?
Let's weigh up the pros and cons of Targaryen leadership claims before someone else gets chomped.
By Shannon Connellan
Who deserves the Iron Throne in 'House of the Dragon': Team Black or Team Green?


Every song in 'Bridgerton' Season 3, TV's queen of classical pop covers
This season's ballrooms echo with BTS, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and… Pitbull?
By Shannon Connellan
Every song in 'Bridgerton' Season 3, TV's queen of classical pop covers

Spotify will help you curate a personalised Glastonbury lineup
Why stumble across a new artist at a festival when you can optimise your time with data? Huh?
By Shannon Connellan
Spotify will help you curate a personalised Glastonbury lineup

OpenAI confirms GPT-4 successor in training stage
The AI race continues to heat up.
By Shannon Connellan
OpenAI confirms GPT-4 successor in training stage

John Oliver's 'Last Week Tonight' Season 2 is streaming for free if you want to time travel
"Remember Season 2? Neither do we."
By Shannon Connellan
John Oliver's 'Last Week Tonight' Season 2 is streaming for free if you want to time travel

5 deeply '90s nostalgic things about the rebooted Nokia 3210
Yes, 'Snake' is on there and yes, I'm still garbage at it.
By Shannon Connellan
5 deeply '90s nostalgic things about the rebooted Nokia 3210

'The Witcher' gave a first look at Liam Hemsworth's Geralt and people have thoughts
The silver wig has been snatched.
By Shannon Connellan
'The Witcher' gave a first look at Liam Hemsworth's Geralt and people have thoughts

'Buying London' is getting absolutely slammed. Netflix joined in.
It's "Selling Sunset" but make it London.
By Shannon Connellan
'Buying London' is getting absolutely slammed. Netflix joined in.

Google's Gemini AI is coming to Honor's future smartphones
Samsung's doing it, so...
By Shannon Connellan
Google's Gemini AI is coming to Honor's future smartphones

Ai Pin maker Humane is reportedly looking to sell
Mere weeks after the company's buzzy smartphone alternative launched publicly.
By Shannon Connellan
Ai Pin maker Humane is reportedly looking to sell

You can watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Season 9 premiere for free. Here's how.
It's streaming now and the library is already open ?
By Shannon Connellan
You can watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Season 9 premiere for free. Here's how.

'Babes' star Michelle Buteau retells her first ever joke
It's a banger.
By Shannon Connellan
'Babes' star Michelle Buteau retells her first ever joke

'Bridgerton' Season 3: Penelope and Colin level up in the Ton's longest game
Our girl finally gets the spotlight she deserves.
By Shannon Connellan
'Bridgerton' Season 3: Penelope and Colin level up in the Ton's longest game

Everything you need to remember before 'Bridgerton' Season 3
Where did we leave the Ton last time?
By Shannon Connellan
Everything you need to remember before 'Bridgerton' Season 3

Google goes old school, adds text-only 'Web' filter to search
Early internet vibes.
By Shannon Connellan
Google goes old school, adds text-only 'Web' filter to search

How to block websites on your iPhone
Pick and choose.
By Shannon Connellan
How to block websites on your iPhone

Can you connect AirPods on Xbox? Here's how to pair.
Your roommates are so welcome.
By Shannon Connellan
Can you connect AirPods on Xbox? Here's how to pair.

How to share your location on Google Maps
For when you're *actually* on the way, not just hopping in the shower.
By Shannon Connellan
How to share your location on Google Maps

'Stardew Valley' has an official cookbook. Here's how to make Seafoam Pudding.
Will not boost fishing skill, but possibly your cooking skill.
By Shannon Connellan
'Stardew Valley' has an official cookbook. Here's how to make Seafoam Pudding.

How to watch Apple's May event, where iPads probably roam
Tune in, we'll be watching too.
By Shannon Connellan
How to watch Apple's May event, where iPads probably roam

How to transfer iPhone to iPhone
New iPhone? Here's how to haul your stuff over.
By Shannon Connellan
How to transfer iPhone to iPhone

How to turn off location on your iPhone
There's a lot of reasons to do this. Your choice.
By Shannon Connellan
How to turn off location on your iPhone

What is TikTok Lite and why is the EU concerned about it?
The European Commission gave TikTok 24 hours to turn around a risk assessment.
By Shannon Connellan
What is TikTok Lite and why is the EU concerned about it?

TikTok's answer to Instagram, Notes, is rolling out
After all those leaks, it's here.
By Shannon Connellan
TikTok's answer to Instagram, Notes, is rolling out

How to mirror your iPhone to your TV
Throw it on the big screen!
By Shannon Connellan
How to mirror your iPhone to your TV

You can now watch TCM classic movies on Fandango's streaming service
There'll be one free classic film per week this April and May.
By Shannon Connellan
You can now watch TCM classic movies on Fandango's streaming service

Netflix's 'Ripley' is full of Caravaggio references — here's why
The art guide nobody asked for but which will add to your viewing pleasure, we promise.
By Shannon Connellan
Netflix's 'Ripley' is full of Caravaggio references — here's why

People with low vision can more easily play 'Counter Strike 2' with JBL's free software
"The whole experience of loading up an AAA game for the first time in what has to be years...it actually felt really good."
By Shannon Connellan
People with low vision can more easily play 'Counter Strike 2' with JBL's free software

You'll have to pay for Disney+ password sharing soon
Ain't no cure for the summertime streaming blues.
By Shannon Connellan
You'll have to pay for Disney+ password sharing soon

Got a Meta Quest? You'll have to re-enter your age.
If you don't, your account will be temporarily blocked.
By Shannon Connellan
Got a Meta Quest? You'll have to re-enter your age.

Everything you need to know about Netflix's '3 Body Problem'
From book differences to deeply ambitious physics explainers, we've got you covered.
By Shannon Connellan
Everything you need to know about Netflix's '3 Body Problem'

Why '3 Body Problem' picks the perfect gamer names
Copernicus? Nice.
By Shannon Connellan
Why '3 Body Problem' picks the perfect gamer names

'3 Body Problem' creators on *that* horrifying scene from episode 5
We'll never recover after Judgment Day.
By Shannon Connellan
'3 Body Problem' creators on *that* horrifying scene from episode 5

Spotify is dabbling in online learning
Cannonballing into a pretty crowded pool.
By Shannon Connellan
Spotify is dabbling in online learning

What's the deal with the stars in '3 Body Problem'?
A neat, terrifying trick.
By Shannon Connellan
What's the deal with the stars in '3 Body Problem'?

What exactly is the three-body problem in '3 Body Problem'?
They said the name of the TV show in the TV show! But what is it?
By Shannon Connellan
What exactly is the three-body problem in '3 Body Problem'?

YouTube is making its app look better on TV
Enjoy less overlaps while you interact (read: buy things).
By Shannon Connellan
YouTube is making its app look better on TV

Uh, YouTube? Spotify just added full music videos
They're not just those looping short videos either.
By Shannon Connellan
Uh, YouTube? Spotify just added full music videos

7 moments from the Oscars that everyone's talking about
What's all this about live Kenergy, John Cena presenting nude, and Kimmel roasting Trump?
By Shannon Connellan
7 moments from the Oscars that everyone's talking about


The 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' AR experience lets you catch ghosts at home
My dog was deeply unbothered by the little mini Stay Puft Marshmallows jumping all over her.
By Shannon Connellan
The 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' AR experience lets you catch ghosts at home

'Dead Hot' review: A wild mystery thriller that blends murder and dancefloors
Vivian Oparah and Bilal Hasna make the dun-dun-DUN of this series work.
By Shannon Connellan
'Dead Hot' review: A wild mystery thriller that blends murder and dancefloors

'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin' review: As wickedly fun as its title
Noel Fielding brings "The Mighty Boosh" energy to England's famous 18th century highwayman.
By Shannon Connellan
'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin' review: As wickedly fun as its title

X launches live video for Spaces
Big Twitch vibe.
By Shannon Connellan
X launches live video for Spaces

Substack finally has DMs
Newsletter subscribers and writers can now chat directly with others on the platform.
By Shannon Connellan
Substack finally has DMs

5 tech marvels we love from Disney's 'Iwájú'
Set in a futuristic Lagos, Olufikayo Ziki Adeola's series dreams up some seriously covetable gadgets.
By Shannon Connellan
5 tech marvels we love from Disney's 'Iwájú'

Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' hid a spirited reference in the marketplace
We'd recognise that mask anywhere.
By Shannon Connellan
Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' hid a spirited reference in the marketplace

'Avatar: The Last Airbender' episode 4 features a heartbreaking musical callback
"Leaves on the vine, falling so slow…" ?
By Shannon Connellan
'Avatar: The Last Airbender' episode 4 features a heartbreaking musical callback


Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' covers a heap of episodes. Here's a guide to them all.
Team Avatar goes through *a lot* in eight episodes.
By Shannon Connellan
Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' covers a heap of episodes. Here's a guide to them all.

Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' does right by a fan favourite: the cabbage merchant
"My...my...MY CAAABBBBAAAAAGEEEEEEEES!!!!"
By Shannon Connellan
Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' does right by a fan favourite: the cabbage merchant

'True Detective: Night Country': What's the deal with the spirals?
Let's follow those spirals ?
By Shannon Connellan
'True Detective: Night Country': What's the deal with the spirals?

'True Detective: Night Country': What's with the polar bears?
"Lost" much?
By Shannon Connellan
'True Detective: Night Country': What's with the polar bears?

Everything you need to know about 'True Detective: Night Country'
What's with the spirals? How does the corpsicle work? What's the connection to Season 1? Let's goooo.
By Shannon Connellan
Everything you need to know about 'True Detective: Night Country'

'True Detective: Night Country' finale: Who killed the scientists?
Someone's responsible for the corpsicle.
By Shannon Connellan
'True Detective: Night Country' finale: Who killed the scientists?

'True Detective: Night Country' finale: What actually happened to Navarro?
Did Navarro survive the ice?
By Shannon Connellan
'True Detective: Night Country' finale: What actually happened to Navarro?

'Moana 2' is coming and we're clinging to Disney's tiny reveals
You're welcome.
By Shannon Connellan
'Moana 2' is coming and we're clinging to Disney's tiny reveals

Netflix's 'One Day' review: A magnificent adaptation and ode to long love
In short, yes, you will cry.
By Shannon Connellan
Netflix's 'One Day' review: A magnificent adaptation and ode to long love

Everything we know about Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department'
*adds red yarn to cart*
By Shannon Connellan
Everything we know about Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department'

'How to Have Sex' review: A brutally honest film about early sexual experiences
Hands down one of the most important British films of the year.
By Shannon Connellan
'How to Have Sex' review: A brutally honest film about early sexual experiences