Winter is coming…
It’s now mid-summer, which officially means that…’Winter is Coming’ So if you’re missing the snow – and missing Game of Thrones – you might like this photo of Drogon, spotted recently in the Alps… Article by Iain Martin
19 Soundbites from the LISTEX Summer Session 2015
Earlier this month saw the 2nd LISTEX Summer Session, held at The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead. The event saw a record turnout and standing room only for the forum events. Here’s 19 soundbites to give you a flavour of the day: I still don’t know why shops don’t let you lick skis –...
Why It’s Not Cool To Make Sexist Snowboards (& six other thoughts)
We search the Interweb for the best and latest insights into the world of snowsports so you don’t have to. Here are this week’s seven super snippets: 1. Go Eskimo, Go Nosepost Will you ever control your smartphone with your nose? You will if you download the Nosepost app. This amusing video explains how...
Was Channel 4’s ‘The Jump’ fixed?
It’s been a month now since the second season of ‘The Jump’ on Channel 4 finished, and how we miss it. But was there trouble in paradise? More viewers, fewer injuries It’s fair to say that it was a success. Viewing figures were up and the consensus was that it was a big improvement, thanks to more...
The 10 Best Apps You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
There are now over a million apps available on IoS and Android devices. Only 14% of smartphone users don’t use an app at all on a regular basis, and according to Neilson’s most recent research, the average number of apps used per month is 26.8. So which apps should make it onto your phone?...
The Inevitable Rise of Virtual Reality in Travel
The forum at the Travel Technology Show at London Olympia this week included some fascinating insights into the future of travel. Virtual Reality is here While the chat about drones and big data were interesting, Anthony Ganjou’s presentation on Virtual Reality was mind-blowing – as was his demonstration of the Samsung Gear VR device. Ganjou...