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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Amazon warns hoverboard buyers to throw them away over safety fears

December 16, 2015

Amazon has warned shoppers who have purchased hoverboards to throw them away, a day after it pulled them from sale over safety concerns. The devices, which are in fact self-balancing scooters, had been pegged as one of the most popular gifts to give this Christmas. However, many of the devices do not adhere to safety [...]
Google year in search trends 2015: Cilla Black, iPhone 6s, Rugby World Cup and Adele – Here’s how we searched the web this year

December 16, 2015

If there's any indicator into the psyche of the nation, it has to be what we spend our time googling. And this year it was all about Cilla Black, the iPhone 6s, and even the election managed to get our fingers typing. We said Hello to Adele more than any other musician and while the Rugby World [...]
London’s Garden Bridge across the Thames and why it’s essential for the capital

December 15, 2015

London’s success has never come from resting on its laurels. It is a city built on continuous architectural innovation, from The London Eye through to The Gherkin and on to the Shard, London’s prowess is incontestable. This continued commitment and investment in iconic architecture has played a vital role in driving talent, trade and tourism [...]
EU referendum odds: Chances of Britain leaving Europe have never been higher as bookie’s Brexit odds slashed

December 15, 2015

The chances of Britain leaving the EU have never been higher as bookies slashed the odds on a Brexit. Ladbrokes odds on Britain making an exit after a referendum, expected to take place next year, were cut from 7/2 from 11/8 within the past three months. The chances of Britain leaving Europe now stand at an [...]
Former Barclays chairman Sir David Walker joins London blockchain startup SETL

December 15, 2015

A former Barclays chairman and City veteran has joined a London-based fintech startup underpinned by the blockchain in another major signal that the technology is gaining traction in the banking world. Sir David Walker, who chaired Barclay between 2012 until earlier this year, will chair SETL, a blockchain-based payment processor and settlement company. Walker is a veteran of the banking world [...]
**Tech City’s Future Fifty

December 15, 2015

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Star Wars 7 The Force Awakens spoilers: Chrome extension Force Block is the only alert tool you need to stop them

December 15, 2015

It's finally here. After years of waiting, the biggest ever movie franchise follow up, Star Wars VII The Force Awakens, is hitting cinema screens. But with such hype comes one great risk to film-lovers – the spoiler, or the chance of someone letting slip the plot details. "Spoilers are the path to the dark side. Spoilers lead to anger. [...]
VW’s sales in November stall behind rivals

December 15, 2015

Volkswagen has fallen into last place as the emissions scandal continues to weigh on the German car maker. Sales increased by just 4.1 per cent last month, compared to a year earlier, the smallest growth of any car maker in Europe and compared to a rise of almost 14 per cent overall. Read more: VW has no plans to sell off [...]
Where to invest in buy-to-let properties for the best rental and capital yields: Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff and north west versus London

December 15, 2015

Buy-to-let investors worried there may be a bust coming can breathe a sigh of relief, for the moment at least – new figures show little sign of new measures such as a hike in stamp duty and mortgage interest tax relief putting a dampener on things. "If a buy to let bust really was just [...]
Move over Mog and Man of the Moon: Science says we loved Harvey Nichols’ “gift face” more than the Sainsburys and John Lewis Christmas adverts in 2015

December 15, 2015

Move over Mog and Man on the Moon, it's Harvey Nichols' "gift face" Christmas advert which really connected with us and made us feel something this festive season. If you haven't seen it, the ad features a recreation of the day itself and the less than inspired gift giving which takes place on it, urging us [...]

Championship play-off final may be postponed over spygate, EFL admits

Championship play-off final may be postponed over spygate, EFL admits

Our honest review of the brand new Aston Martin DB12 S

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