Brussels follows up Apple charges with Meta case over ‘pay or consent’

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor-in-chief of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The EU has accused Facebook’s parent company Meta of violating the bloc’s historic digital rules, just a week after it brought a similar case against Apple. The European Commission, the EU’s executive body, is exercising … Read more

Electric car battery charges in under five minutes during track test – BBC News

Image caption, The sports car is powered by the fast-charging battery Article information Author, Zoe Kleinman Role, Technology Editor 9 hours ago An electric car battery developed by British start-up Nyobolt has successfully charged from 10% to 80% in four minutes and 37 seconds in the first live demonstration. This was achieved using a purpose-built … Read more

Pub charges customers 30 cents more per pint if they order at the bar

The Coronation pub in Bristol has introduced a two-tiered pricing system Landlord wants to encourage ordering drinks via QR codes from their tables He believes the concept will result in ‘no hassle’ and ‘no queues’ at popular locations Queuing at the bar for a pint can make that cool lager or beer taste all the … Read more

Pub charges customers who order at the bar 30 cents more per pint, so they buy drinks on a smartphone instead

Cheers for that: Landlord Ben Cheshire of The Coronation in Bristol has introduced a two-tiered pricing system to encourage customers to order via their smartphone, and not at the bar

Queuing at the bar for a pint can make that cool lager or beer taste all the sweeter. But at The Coronation the drinks also become more expensive. Landlord Ben Cheshire is trying to break the tradition of competing for the attention of bar staff at the bar by introducing two-tiered pricing – encouraging customers … Read more