THE OPTICAL ENGINEERS behind modern ski goggles have a single-minded vision: Clarity on the slopes. Since snow crystals scatter light every which way, any amount of sun produces chaotic ...

Oakley's new Airwave goggles feature a heads-up display that can show a variety of mapping and performance data in real time. You can even see where your friends are while you make a jump.

It is the gadget that every workaholic will be clamouring for – a pair of ski goggles that let you read your emails while on the slopes. The £500 Oakley Airwave has a fighter pilot-style screen ...