With tablets replacing the old-fashioned tip jar, the way people tip baristas, bakers and sandwich makers is changing. Mobile payment systems like Square and Shopkeep make the decision to tip almost effortless, thanks to a technique studied by behavioural economists.

Traditional casual restaurants are fighting a losing battle against the force of fast casual dining. In a bid to defend it, new technologies are streamlining the experience – from easier ordering to speedier servers. Can tabletop ordering prove a hit with restaurants and customers alike?

Going to a restaurant is not what it used to be. You can now order your food and drink before you even sit down and pay the bill without asking for it. Yet despite the rise in mobile ordering and payment technology, personal service is still regarded as the most important thing in restaurant dining.

In 2011 Burger & Lobster took the UK by storm. Now, its creators are rolling out the same affordable luxury in the form of Rex & Mariano, a fish restaurant that cuts out the middle man. Aiming to serve quality plates at palatable prices it replaces waiters with iPads. Will it be as successful?