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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Drones banned in London for Barack Obama’s visit to the UK

April 19, 2016

A ban has been placed on drones across London when the US President visits the capital later this week. Between Thursday evening and Sunday morning the devices will be grounded by the ban, as "part of the overarching security plan" for Obama's visit. The ban was instigated by the secretary of state for transport Patrick McLoughlin and [...]
Last remains of failed unicorn Powa Techologies to be sold this week

April 19, 2016

Powa Technologies, one of the UK's first "unicorn" billion dollar startups, has found a buyer for the remaining part of its business after collapsing into administration earlier this year. Administrator Deloitte has found an as yet unnamed buyer for PowaPOS, the last of its three businesses, and is expected to finalise a deal by the end of [...]
Five things we learned about the way we eat now from Pret a Manger’s annual results

April 19, 2016

There's no better barometer of the nation's eating habits and hottest foodie trends than Pret a Manger's yearly results. Last year, it was all about pulled pork and quinoa. This year, we're ditching the carbs and eating a hell of a lot of avocado… 1. Avocado king We knew avocado was having its moment (thanks, largely, to Instagram), but now [...]
Oil output down, tax up: Here’s what’s going on with Islamic State’s finances

April 19, 2016

Islamic State is having financial troubles. The terrorist group is bringing in millions of dollars less than it did this time last year. “The Islamic State is still a force in the region, but, this drop in revenue is a significant figure and will increase the challenge for the group to run its territory in [...]
Five million avocados later: Sales rise at Pret a Manger

April 19, 2016

Apparently we're a nation of carb-free avocado loving sandwich eaters. The figures Sales at the City's favourite lunch stop were up 13.9 per cent to £676.2m in 2015, or 7.5 per cent on a like-for-like basis, according to the company's annual results. US like-for-like sales alone grew 13.8 per cent. That helped earnings before interest, taxation, [...]
Death of a unicorn: Inside one of the biggest startup failures of all time – and Powa Technologies boss Dan Wagner’s surprise statement

April 18, 2016

Powa Technologies, once valued at more than $1bn making it one of Britain's rare breed of so-called unicorns, collapsed into tech myth earlier this year. In fact, it was one of the most well funded startups in the world to ever fail, according to tech data gurus at CB Insights, after raising multi-millions of pounds worth [...]
Brussels shines spotlight on Google’s Android as EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager raises concerns

April 18, 2016

Brussels has set its sights on Google again, and this times it's all about Android. Competition chief Margrethe Vestager today spoke out about its investigation into Android's operating system, ahead of formal action which is expected to soon be taken. The EU Commission is looking at whether Google dominates apps to the exclusion of others, thus reducing competition, [...]
Treehouse? Windmill? The 10 Airbnb getaways we most desire to stay

April 18, 2016

Fancy a holiday? You're not the only one. The UK's Airbnb-ers add more pads to their wish lists than any other country in Europe, and there are some particularly interesting favourites of the nation. Treehouses and windmills are among our faves, but in fact we have some demure dreams for holidays, according to new data from Airbnb, [...]
These are the optimum hours you should be working in middle age

April 18, 2016

Ever feel like you're working too much? You'll love what these scientists have to say, especially if you're already over the age of 40. Boffins down under have identified the optimal number of hours we should be working in middle age, and beyond, to keep us sufficiently stimulated, but not so overwhelmed that we become [...]
UK Oil and Gas Investments share price falls after buying Horse Hill stake from Angus Energy

April 18, 2016

UK Oil and Gas Investments (Ukog), the company behind the so-called Gatwick gusher, has bought up a stake in the Horse Hill well development, increasing its stake. The firm has acquired Angus Energy's 7.8 per cent stake in the Weald Basin development area in a £1.8m cash and share deal, increasing its holding from just under a [...]

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