It seems that more and more often, we’re hearing about people adding computer functionality to existing products – turning so-called “dumb” devices into “smart” ones. While that’s understandable with electronic appliances such as fridges and washing machines, a lot of people might scoff at the idea of a smart ski pole ... wouldn’t that be sort of like a smart pencil sharpener or doorstop? It turns out, however that software engineer Anthony Griesel’s Neva microprocessor-equipped ski poles could actually be kind of useful... Continue Reading Neva poles would give skiers a grip on connectivity

Section: Sports

Tags: Bluetooth, Connectivity, Kickstarter, Skiing, Smartphone

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