By: Lynsey Barber

I'm City A.M.'s award-winning technology editor, covering everything from happenings at Apple and Google to the latest London startup. In particular fintech, blockchain, artifical intelligence, driverless cars, virtual reality and the sharing economy get me out of bed in the morning. I'm always trying to illustrate stories with pictures of dogs. Sometimes with some success. I was named technology journalist of the year at the UK Tech Awards.

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Brussels attacks latest: Three more charged by Belgium authorities after raids as death toll rises to 35 victims

March 28, 2016

Three more suspects have been charged in connection with the attacks at Brussels airport and metro station, Belgium authorities have said, as the death toll rose to 35 victims. Belgium's health minister said on Monday morning a further four people have died in hospital almost a week after the attack. Prosecutors have named the three new suspects they believe are [...]
Apple’s iOS 9.3 update has a bug that can freeze and crash iPhones and iPads when clicking links via Safari, Mail, Message and other apps

March 28, 2016

The latest update from Apple which is meant to bring users a host of new features is also bringing with it unexpected problems. iPhone and iPad users have reported issues when they update to iOS 9.3, the newest operating system for Apple devices, which is leaving them unable to click on links in internet browsers [...]
Here’s how much more satisfied we are with train travel than a decade ago

March 28, 2016

Satisfaction with train services have barely improved over the last decade, despite a huge rise in the cost of travelling on Britain's railways, according to new research. Since 2006, satisfaction has inched up to 48 per cent, from 41 per cent, while fares have risen 54 per cent in the same time and more than [...]
UK weather: Storm Katie 100 mph winds divert Gatwick flights, crush Greenwich crane and causes severe travel disruption across London and south east on bank holiday Monday

March 28, 2016

Storm Katie has battered London and the rest of the UK over the Easter bank holiday Monday, bringing winds of more than 100 mph to some parts of the country, diverting a number of flights and collapsing a crane in Greenwich. More than 20 flights have been cancelled at Gatwick airport as the Met Office confirmed winds of 105mph at [...]
Britain and Europe “not safe” Donald Trump warns after Brussels terror attacks

March 28, 2016

Britain and Europe are "not safe" according to Presidential hopeful Donald Trump commenting just days after the terror attack in Brussels which killed more than 30 people. Speaking to ABC the Republican frontrunner said: "I don't think Bruss – England or I don't think that Europe is a safe place. No, I don't. I think there [...]
Fintech powerlist: These are the most influential people in UK fintech on social media

March 24, 2016

It's created billion-dollar startups, attracted record investment and is keeping major banks on their toes – London fintech is having its moment in the sun and there are some crucial influencers making that happen. These are the movers, the shakers, the doers and builders, and the people you need to know in the world of London [...]
Mondo and Pact: A tale of two crowdfunds and why they both matter to the market

March 23, 2016

Just weeks ago a startup named ‘Mondo’ became the latest company to smash a new crowdfunding record. Demand to pump cash into the mobile-first challenger bank was so high it crashed Crowdcube’s servers when its campaign to raise £1m was first launched. A few days later, with some extra computing power in place, it tried [...]
Sky’s got a new UK chief executive: Stephen van Rooyen named chief of UK and Ireland under Europe boss Jeremy Darroch

March 23, 2016

Sky has re-jigged its management in the UK, promoting digital and marketing chief Stephen van Rooyen to chief executive of the UK and Ireland. He'll focus on running the business in the UK and Ireland, reporting to Jeremy Darroch who recently became group chief executive of the Europe-wide business. Sky reshuffled its management earlier this week, [...]
Switching mobile networks is about to become much easier under new proposals from Ofcom

March 23, 2016

Changing your mobile phone provider is about to become much easier. Regulators have put forward new proposals to make switching networks easier for customers. Ofcom has suggested two options, its preferred one being the new provider handling the switch. "It is unacceptable for people to be missing out on better mobile deals because they fear the hassle of [...]
Google’s Android Pay is coming to the UK, letting you pay with mobile on the Tube and across the high street, including Pret, Starbucks, Waitrose and more

March 23, 2016

Users of Android will soon be able to use their smartphone to pay for items and even travel to work, as Google prepares to launch Android Pay in the UK following hot on the heels of Apple Pay. Google said it will roll out "in the coming months" with the backing of Britain's biggest banks, but did not [...]

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