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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UK tech companies back David Cameron’s reformed European Union plans

November 16, 2015

The overwhelming majority of British tech companies believe the country should remain part of the European Union, but that reforms need to made to UK membership, new research reveals. Just nine per cent of the UK's technology businesses want the UK to leave the EU, while 17 per cent believe it should remain with no changes. The majority [...]
Black Friday 2015 versus 2014: One chart showing why this year’s shopping event is set to be the biggest yet

November 15, 2015

Millions of shoppers made the most of Black Friday's bonanza offers last year, but some retailers were left wondering if the deal day was really all it's cracked up to be. Asda has already "called time" on a single massive sales day in favour of spreading out savings for customers, as have high street fashion chains [...]
Paris attacks: Facebook’s Safety Check tool used by four million people during French terrorist attack and millions more turned to Twitter

November 15, 2015

Four million people used Facebook's Safety Check feature to let loved ones know they were safe during the terror attacks in Paris. With many of Facebook's more than one billion daily users turning to social media for news and updates on unfolding global events, the company created Safety Check, spurred by the devastating earthquake and Tsunami in [...]
Paris attacks: Ismael Omar Mostefai identified as assailant in French terrorist attack and black Seat getaway car found with Kalashnikovs

November 15, 2015

One of the assailants behind the terrorist attacks in Paris has been identified as Omar Ismail Mostefai, according to local media reports, as French authorities continue their investigation into the terrorist attack which left as many as 129 people dead. French citizen Mostefai has been named as one of seven gunmen after being identified from a severed finger found at [...]
Paris attacks overshadow G20 summit as Barack Obama, David Cameron, Vladimir Putin, Angela Merkel and world leaders arrive in Antalya

November 15, 2015

World leaders have arrived in Turkey ahead of the G20 summit where security concerns and the refugee crisis are expected to overshadow discussions in the wake of the deadly terror attacks in Paris. David Cameron, Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin and Angela Merkel are among the leaders who have arrived in Antalya in the south west of Turkey where [...]
Paris attacks: Thousands attend London vigil in Trafalgar Square and landmarks illuminated to remember victims of French terrorist attack

November 15, 2015

Thousands of people attended a silent vigil in Trafalgar square held for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris which left more than one hundred people dead. Londoners gathered in the capital next to the National Gallery which was lit up in the red, white and blue colours of the French flag, as were the [...]
Remembrance Sunday 2014: Where to see the Tower of London’s poppies installation commemorating the WWI centenary

November 6, 2015

With five days left of the stunning display of 888,246 ceramic poppies in remembrance of those who lost their lives serving in the First World War, London Mayor Boris Johnson and political party leaders have backed calls from the public for the exhibition to be extended. READ: Part of Tower of London poppy display to stay [...]
Hair-raising Donald Trump Halloween wigs are selling out already

October 30, 2015

Presidential wannabe Donald Trump may have fallen in the opinion polls, but there is one place where his star is still rising – which is mainly down to his famous hair. It seems US shoppers are tapping up Trump for Halloween inspiration, with US retailers reporting that wigs inspired by the businessman, Apprentice host and [...]
Halloween costume ideas UK 2015: Walking Dead inspires zombie (costume) invasion as 84 fancy dress outfits bought every hour in run up to 31 October

October 29, 2015

Everyone's favourite zombie television show the Walking Dead is apparently the inspiration for Halloween this year. The zombie costume has invaded, selling at a rate of 2,000 a day, or 84 each and every hour, in the run up to Saturday's celebrations. Outfits for prom queen zombies, sailor zombies and nurse zombies are popular choices according to eBay, which [...]
Public backs London’s black taxis accepting credit or debit card payment after public consultation by TfL

October 29, 2015

Londoners just came a step closer to being able to pay for a black cab journey using a credit or debit card. Accepting cashless payments – widespread almost everywhere else – has been suggested by Transport for London in a bid to modernise the industry, and has now gained overwhelming support from the public and cab drivers themselves. [...]

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