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Phone technology to reduce ski accidents on Swiss slopes

The Swiss accident insurer, Suva, has launched a free iPhone application, as part of a ski accident prevention campaign. Slope Track allows users to measure their speed, the steepness of the slope, and the distance covered. (TSR/swissinfo.ch)






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