For some, working nine-to-five is no way to make a living, with more people than ever now ditching dead-end jobs in pursuit of flexible freelance work. Digital freelancing is growing at a rapid rate, and a number of companies are helping people find jobs and protect their rights.

Dissatisfied with rigid corporate structure, a growing number of people are opting to be self-employed; freelancers are set to make up 40% of the US workforce by 2020. Many independent workers are being drawn to coworking spaces in cities, but what’s the appeal of these communal offices?

While it’s meant to be fun, eating out can quickly become frustrating as you wait an hour for a table or you repeatedly fail to grab a waiter for your bill. Velocity is making it easier to dine out, letting customers monitor their bill, settle it themselves and order an Uber all through one app.

Eating out is no longer just about food and drink. Innovations from apps that trace ingredients to fast-track ordering are shaping service expectations. But can too much seem gimmicky? And should restaurants concentrate on mastering quality ingredients rather than the latest tech?