Uber hits the seas
In addition to hitting the skies in May with a limited helicopter service for Cannes; Uber has now launched “UberBoat,” a private ferry service, in Istanbul, where it has had a presence for one year. It has teamed up with sea transport company Navette on the project. The speed boats will be capable of transporting between six and eight passengers at a time, using the Bosphorus instead of the road. Users will be able to order a boat by checking the vehicle menu on the standard app. Perhaps UberPlanes are on the horizon… rp AFP/relaxnews
First Insta-zine for whisky lovers
Dubbed an insta-zine by the Scottish distillery, the new issue of ‘W’ will offer news and insight in a way it hopes will chime with the design and technology conscious as well as the latest generation of whisky lovers. Split into three sections, issue one will examine the women changing the face of modern whisky; the rise of bitter drinks; and asks whether the Sims introduced the masses to mixology. “We are confident that the concept and the content of the Ballantine’s Insta-zine will excite whisky, design and pop-culture enthusiasts alike as we continue to bring the proud heritage of our whisky into a dynamic digital future,” said Peter Moore, […]