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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Hyperloop just came another step closer: MIT students win design competition for Elon Musk’s transport pods

January 31, 2016

The designers of a new transport system that could carry people hundreds of miles within minutes have been revealed. The competition to build pods for Elon Musk's Hyperloop was won by a team of students from top US technology university MIT. Teams from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Virginia Tech and University of [...]
Here’s what London looks like from space: Tim Peake shares stunning images of the UK from International Space Station

January 31, 2016

Ever wondered what London looks like from Space? Quite stunning is the answer, thanks to British astronaut Tim Peake. The spaceman who's currently on board the International Space Station (ISS) shared the spectacular images taken on Saturday evening of the capital and the UK. "Looking to the east along the Channel with UK on the left [...]
Why does Stephen Hawking hate the future?

January 31, 2016

When it comes to modern day scientists none have managed to punch through into the collective psyche of our society more than Stephen Hawking. From his incredible ambition to explain the theory of everything through to his brilliant performances (in all senses of the word) on comedy and primetime TV shows, he has become the [...]
Google tax deal not a “glorious moment” business secretary Sajid Javid admits

January 31, 2016

Google's deal to pay £130m in corporation tax was not a "glorious moment", business secretary Sajid Javid has admitted, but has insisted it will change behaviour. Google also defended the payment, saying it doesn't have a so-called sweetheart deal with the government or HMRC and pays a rate of 20 per cent in the UK and globally. The pay deal, [...]
The three people vying to be on RBS’s new Scottish banknote: James Clerk Maxwell, Mary Somerville, and Thomas Telford

January 31, 2016

James Clerk Maxwell, Mary Somerville, and Thomas Telford are the faces battling it out to appear on the new Scottish banknote. The three names have been shortlisted from 128 names nominated to appear on the new £10 polymer note from mid-2017. They had to be historical figures who made a contribution to science. James Clerk Maxwell Maxwell worked [...]
Sir Terry Wogan passes away after short illness at the age of 77

January 31, 2016

Sir Terry Wogan has passed away at the age of 77 following a short illness his family told the BBC. The veteran broadcaster spent a large part of his career working at the BBC, hosting his own talk show Wogan and presenting shows such as Children in Need and Eurovision among many TV appearances, as well as hosting popular radio [...]
EU referendum: David Cameron faces crucial talks with Donald Tusk over “emergency brake” on in-work migrant benefits

January 31, 2016

David Cameron will begin crucial talks with EU Council President Donald Tusk as he seeks greater powers to control in-work benefits for migrants coming to Britain. The Prime Minister will push for an "emergency brake" on benefits that can be applied immediately after the EU referendum. Brussels has offered the power to halt migrant payments for up to [...]
Warren Buffett will be a Celebrity Apprentice adviser along with Steve Ballmer, Jessica Alba, Tyra Banks and Donald Trump’s replacement as host, Arnold Schwarzenegger

January 28, 2016

Warren Buffett will be an adviser on the new series of the celebrity version of The Apprentice, and will be joined by some similarly big name stars, though none quite so prolific. The so-called Sage of Omaha and Berkshire Hathaway boss will be joined by former Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer, startup entrepreneur and actress Jessica Alba, and [...]
Facebook share price jumps after impressive earnings

January 28, 2016

Shares in Facebook have rocketed more than 13 per cent as US markets opened after a stellar set of earnings which showed revenue jumping by more than half. The number of active daily users on the platform hit $1.04bn and revenue from advertising jumped 57 per cent, proving monetisation is paying off. That took full year revenue [...]
Thank rail companies when trains run on time, says Sussex MP Huw Merriman

January 28, 2016

Commuters should be taking the time to say thank you to the rail companies when they manage to get train services running on time, which they do "most days", a Sussex MP has said. Thousands of passengers may beg to differ, but speaking in the Commons today, MP for Bexhill and Battle Huw Merriman said: "This morning [...]

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