Shoppers today are faced with so much choice that it can cause decision paralysis. But what if you could call on an AI personal shopper for help? That’s exactly what outdoor brand The North Face is providing with XPS, an AI-powered shopping tool that makes it easier to find the right item.

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?

Taking too long to decide what to order at restaurants may irritate your fellow diners, so Pizza Hut is rolling out a digital menu that reads customers' minds instead. The ‘Subconscious Menu’, is to be introduced in refurbished restaurants across the UK.

Two-thirds of Americans fear that robots will take over human jobs by 2065 – but there could be a way to harness the efficiency of tech without raising unemployment. Silicon Valley pizzeria Zume is using AI to fine-tune its service, creating a workforce in which humans and robots work in harmony.