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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Xiaomi could be worth more than Uber, Twitter, LinkedIn and Netflix after $1bn investment round

December 22, 2014

A Beijing-based company which has become the world’s third-largest smartphone maker in the space of four years is now said to be worth more than the likes of Uber, Twitter, LinkedIn and Netflix after its latest funding round. Xiaomi has raised $1bn (£640m) from a host of investors, valuing the firm at more than $45bn, [...]
Kingfisher sells off B&Q business in China for £140m

December 22, 2014

Kingfisher has agreed to sell a controlling stake in its Chinese B&Q business to Wumei Holdings for £140m. The retail group had been looking for a “strategic partner” for its business in China in order to focus on the larger and more lucrative European market said newly installed Kingfisher chief Véronique Laury. B&Q first opened [...]
Russell Brand Vs Nigel Farage: Play BBC Question Time bingo as political upstarts go head-to-head

December 11, 2014

TV viewers of all persuasions will be treated to a political showdown between revolutionary jabberer Russell Brand and immigration delayed Nigel Farage on Question Time tonight. The must-see event (or must-avoid, depending on how strong your political gag reflex is), kicks of at 10.35pm. Be prepared for a war of words. But what choice words [...]
General election 2015: Ed Miliband unveils Labour’s economic plan to “balance books” and reduce deficit

December 11, 2014

Labour leader Ed Miliband has drawn the battle lines for next year's General Election, unveiling plans for the economy and reducing the deficit in a speech to the City. Boosting wages, taxing higher earners and budget cuts were some of the pledges laid out by the opposition party in the run-up to next year’s general [...]
What happens to old banknotes? China is burning old money to generate electricity

December 11, 2014

While having piles of cash lying around would hardly be a problem for most, it’s a different matter for central banks. The circulation of cash results in worn and torn banknotes which need to be replaced, but what happens to the old cash? The People’s Bank of China has come up with one way to [...]
Instagram now has 300 million users surpassing Twitter while brands and celebs will get verified badges

December 10, 2014

Instagram now has more than 300m users, having added 100m new users in the last nine months the photo-sharing site has revealed. The figure means the Facebook-owned site surpasses fellow social network Twitter, which counted 284m users at the end of October. It’s a significant step for the four-year-old business which counted 100m users two [...]
Google’s Eric Schmidt says artificial intelligence concerns are normal but misguided after Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk warnings

December 10, 2014

Google boss Eric Schmidt is the latest to weigh in on the artificial intelligence debate after Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk both offered a dim view of intelligent machines in the future. Schmidt is tabling a much more positive view of the rise of the machines. Nothing to do with Google’s massive investment in AI, [...]
There’s going to be a BBC theme park: Six things visitors could expect from a Sherlock, Doctor Who and Top Gear inspired attraction

December 10, 2014

A BBC inspired theme park is set to launch after the corporation agreed a deal for its intellectual property to be used at a new £2bn entertainment resort in Kent. The BBC is letting Paramount Resort take inspiration from Auntie’s popular TV shows which could include Doctor Who, Top Gear and Sherlock. BBC Worldwide director [...]
What are the best companies to work for in London?

December 10, 2014

Google continues its bid for world domination, after being voted the best place to work in London. Perks such as free food, fun offices and time to work on personal projects have helped the California-headquartered firm top rankings of the best places to work in London, as well as the UK overall and the US. [...]
Snapchat picks up Credit Suisse banker who led Alibaba’s float

December 9, 2014

SNAPCHAT made its money-making intentions clear yesterday with the appointment of a major investment banker from Credit Suisse. Evan Spiegel, the 24-year-old founder of the hugely popular messaging app, has brought in heavy-hitter Imran Khan, formerly the head of investment at Credit Suisse who led the bank’s team on Alibaba’s $25bn (£15.9bn) float this year. [...]

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