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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Stoke Newington High Street flooded by burst water main

December 11, 2016

A burst water main has caused major flooding in Stoke Newington, the third major flooding incident in the past week. Some 350 people had to be evacuated from the area and more than 150 properties have been affected in the area around Northwold junction. The flooding began at around midday and London Fire Brigade say [...]
Four charts showing who is and isn’t prepared to be financially worse off after Brexit

December 11, 2016

The majority of people are not willing to lose out on any amount of cash they have coming in each month as a result of Brexit, a new poll has found. And just one in 10 voters who backed Brexit are prepared to become poorer by more than £100 per month as a result of the negotiations, [...]
Now you’ll be able to fly non-stop from London to Australia (thanks Qantas)

December 11, 2016

Travellers heading down under will soon be able to do so without a single stop on the nearly 9,000 mile journey. Qantas has revealed ambitious plans for the first ever direct flights between the two countries will become reality by March 2018, all thanks to the Dreamliner aircraft, in a move hailed as a "game-changer". “When [...]
Quiz: Do you have the A-Level maths skills needed to understand your bank?

December 8, 2016

If you've ever fretted about your finances, you can breath a sigh of relief – from APRs to ISAs and every acronym in between, understanding bank statements requires an A-Level knowledge of maths, it turns out. Jargon terms are making it impossible for most people to judge whether they are getting a good deal from their bank. More [...]
Top tech firms have formed a virtual reality supergroup

December 8, 2016

Several of the biggest names in technology are joining forces to push forward innovation in the burgeoning world of virtual reality. Facebook, Google and Samsung are among the top tech companies to form the Global Virtual Reality Association (GVRA), tasked with promoting the global growth of the industry, which is expected to be worth $162bn by [...]
Minicab drivers in London are protesting against English language tests

December 8, 2016

Minicab drivers in the capital will protest today against new rules on language tests which have been called "completely unfair". Drivers, represented by GMB union, will demonstrate at City Hall against the introduction of English language requirements by Transport for London. Hundreds of drivers are expected to turn out to protest against the "ludicrously priced" exam. All [...]
It’s official: RIP Pebble watch

December 7, 2016

The Pebble watch is dead. Demonstrating just how quickly and harshly the tide has turned in the world of wearables, the startup will no longer make its smartwatches after Fitbit confirmed it's buying up parts of the business. As first reported exclusively by City A.M., the deal means the end of the Pebble brand, which came to [...]
The UK City watchdog’s so good at fintech it’s going to teach Hong Kong

December 7, 2016

The UK's forward thinking City regulator is exporting its fintech expertise, partnering with authorities in Hong Kong to foster innovation in finance. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) to share its knowledge and promote innovation between the two countries. It's the latest example of the UK collaborating with other [...]
A major Apple supplier has US investment plans hot on the heels of SoftBank

December 7, 2016

Foxconn, a major supplier of parts for Apple's iPhones, is following the lead of Softbank and is considering plans to invest in the US. President-elect Donald Trump tweeted that SoftBank, the Japanese company which snapped up UK tech firm Arm in a £24bn deal over the summer, will plough $50bn into the country and create 50,000 new jobs. [...]
Apple Music’s doubled its subscriber numbers in less than a year

December 7, 2016

The number of people subscribing to Apple Music has doubled in just under a year. The tech company now boasts 20m music listeners signed up to its streaming service, according to Apple executive Eddy Cue. That's an additional three million since September when it last shared figures and 10m more than in January. Cue told Billboard magazine [...]

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