VIDEO: Parrot's AR.Drone 2.0 (Version 2) Showcased at CES Unveiled 2012

Tech fanatics certainly wouldn’t have forget the initial version of Parrot AR.Drone unveiled at CES 2010. The quadrocopter robot was tremendously efficient, controlled via an app on your smartphone to float in the air, amazingly stable on four rotors.

Parrot's AR.Drone 2.0 (Version 2) Showcased at CES Unveiled 2012

Now come to the latest version of the gadget introduced today at CES Unveiled i.e. AR.Drone 2.0, which added a new set of upgrades that made the gadget even smarter.

The original version of AR.Drone needed a skilful expert, because there was a serious learning curve in order to get good at flying it, but latest version AR.Drone 2.0 is much easier to control. It uses the compasses in both your controller and the Drone to make sure "forward" is always the direction you think it is, unlike before when it was easy to confuse its orientation.

Just tilt the tablet or phone with the toy’s partner app on it away from your body, and the drone zooms away. Tilting towards you makes the drone draw nearer—there’s no learning curve to playing with it.

It's now better-built and much stronger (apparently a few users had some destructive learning experiences with the initial version), and Parrot also added an HD camera that records 720p footage, which can be delivered right to your phone or tablet using Wi-Fi.

The manufacturers have also updated the apps that you need to fly the Drone, supplementing lots of video sharing features, plus a social network of sorts that lets you see who else is flying their Drone nearby.

Though there’re no official words on the availability; but it is rumored that the AR.Drone 2.0 will be available in the second quarter of 2012. But the good news is that it will have the same $299 price tag as the original.

Watch video below to see the Parrot's AR.Drone 2.0 in action:

Watch video below, what Parrot CEO Henri Seydoux has to say about their AR.Drone 2.0:

Megatron Quadband Camera Phone Watch: Be a Complete Secret Agent For Just $100

This 'Megatron Quadband Camera Phone Watch' will probably not convert into an evil mastermind Nissan 370Z robot, but it could be useful in the rain when you need to call a cab. The thing sports a 1.3 inch touchscreen, a microSD slot for memory storage, quadband GSM/GPRS phone, MP3 player, FM radio, sound recorder and a VGA camera and camcorder function. Phew! Priced at $99.59/£61.79 unlocked and complete with a Bluetooth ear-set so you don’t have to look a complete dork talking to your wrist.

 It brings together cutting edge technology and extra special features like Bluetooth functionality for easy access to handsfree calling. what’s more, the 1.3 inch touch screen allows for easy menu navigation and quick dialing. Though it comes with a stylus, the screen is big enough for your finger taps no problem.

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Olympus TP-7: A Mini-microphone to Record Conversation Via Phone

If you’ve ever had to do an interview over the phone, you know how awesome the idea is to just record everything the person says and write it out later. There is finally a cheap way to do this. The Olympus TP-7 is a mini-microphone that will record whatever conversation you’re having via phone into whichever device you desire. It’s rather small and lightweight, which makes it easy to slip into our bag and pull out when needed. All you do for setup is put the ear bud in and hit record. Just make sure you don’t forget to switch ears if your phone needs to switch sides.

This helpful little product only costs $11, which can make it look like it’s poor quality. Although you can rest assured it does its job as if you were hearing it again. Of course you’re voice will be louder, and it will still be a mobile call, but it is likely to help you get through interviews more efficiently than you would jotting down notes otherwise. Just try and make sure you’ve asked permission to record the conversation from the start.

Hidden Camera Glasses: Be Like Clark Kent - - Warning: Do Not to Use This Product For Any Illegal Purpose!

Be like Clark Kent and get yourself some super covert video vision with these Hidden Camera Glasses. The product takes both stills and video at VGA resolution (30fps), supports microSD cards up to 8GB storage (i.e. a *lot* of footage) and includes an in-built microphone.

You get 2 hours shooting time from a 3 hour charge of the internal battery, which charges via USB or an AC adapter. Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux. And hey, you get to look all academic, earnest and sincere with big black goggles on your face! $91.58.

 Warning: Do not to use this product for any illegal purpose, otherwise you may be subject to prosecutions under applicable laws. You should be aware that we are obliged to provide the information in connection with your purchase of this product to relevant administrative and judicial authorities at their request.

sWaP Rebel Touchscreen Phone Watch: Fashion and Function All Together - - To Remind You Dick Tracy and Watch Phone

I remember my golden old days when the Dick Tracy and his watch phone really fascinated me and my age fellows. It was just like a dream to have such watch phone. The modern world technology has already transformed this imagination into reality and you can find quite a bit watch phone on the market. 

The latest one we find, sWaP Rebel Touchscreen Phone Watch, quite chic and trendy with as many as five bright colours including orange, pink and green, with ultra soft silica rubber gel band. 

The sWaP Rebel Touchscreen Phone Watch is just perfect to work on all mobile phone networks in the UK with an exception of 3. Comes with quite attractive features like:

·         1.46” TFT Touchscreen with mini Stylus

·         USB port at the end of watchstrap; allowing an easy transfer of data to/from the watch phone

·         As light as only 65g

·         2GB microSD card for storage

·         and video camera, still camera, FM Tuner, MP3 player, video player, and a calendar.

·         240mAh lithium battery with up to 85 hours of standby and 160 minutes of talk time

If you still think that you need something more in just £189.99 (inclusive VAT); then you have to wait for a clone of sWaP Rebel Touchscreen Phone Watch from China.

Super Cool "Spy Camera T-Shirt" from ThinkGeek - - Camera Can Store Almost 1000 Photos in 640 x 480 Resolution

ThinkGeek has brought out some amazing geeky product in the past. Their latest innovation is the  Electronic Spy Camera Shirt. It is basically a t-shirt that has a spy camera on it. As you can see in the picture, the T-shirt looks like any other. There is a James Bond like figure on it. But the cool part is that there is a camera in it! Now that is super cool!

 Dont believe me? Take a closer look then. You will see an actual camera lens complete with a remote control that runs down to the wearer’s hand. The wearer just has to push the shutter button, and a photo will be taken of whatever is infront. To inform the user that the picture has been taken, the remote vibrates a little. This cool but sneaky camera can store almost 1000 photos in 640 x 480 resolution.

Three AAA batteries are required to get this camera running. It can also be connected to the computer via a USB drive to download or upload pics. You can get this T-shirt for $39.99 (USD). Seems like a perfect apparel for pervs. But it can also be used for some constructive purpose; a sting operation maybe.

CamBall SG Video Camcorder - - Comes With a Simple, Easy-to-use Stand and Works Great as a Surveillance Device

This CamBall SG video camcorder is around the same size as a golf ball, but twice as useful (unless you’re Tiger of course!). It captures reasonable quality video footage and comes with a range of mounting options, including car, security and sports models. You get 2.5 hours of life per charge, and hey, it’s got an integrated MP3 player for your music loving needs. Whoosh! From $149.99.

Comes with a simple, easy-to-use stand and works great as a surveillance/nanny-cam…shoot live action video hands-free with the included Sports Band, or get the optional accessories kits for driving, security, or extreme sports….even listen to music on the built-in MP3 player and upload your videos instantly to YouTube…uploading your videos to your PC is a breeze.

Car Key Camcorder - - Contains a VGA Resolution Video And Stills Camcorder With Audio Capture

This Car Key Camcorder looks like any other key, but contains a VGA resolution video and stills camcorder with audio capture. The battery lasts for 1 hour and it supports microSD cards up to 16GB (around 5 hours footage). Very clever, very expensive, but ultra useful on the right keychain at the right time. £346.63.

This item is so clever that it will vibrate to indicate that it is shooting pictures, once for stills and twice for video. It can also be set in standby mode so that it will only start recording video and audio once it detects either movement or sound. Recordings can be stored and viewed on your computer via the USB connector supplied with the system. Recordings are also time and date stamped.

Voice Activated Wall Socket - - Features a Video And Audio Recording Function

I bet you, you must have never seen and even heard of a socket something like this. Just beware; the Voice Activated wall socket is keeping an eye on you. The security socket flaunts a voice activated spy camera to take care of your house.







The working mode is manual or automatic voice-activated, and also features a video and audio recording function. Easy to use and install, the socket consumes low power and offers a long time service. LED status indicator indicates its active mode and the electronic shutter controls the On/Off switch. Compatible with MicroSD, T-Flash Card and MicroSDHC up to 8GB, the socket looks more of a technical gadgetry than an electrical equipment. Look, somebody is watching you!

GPS 800G Watch Phone: Delightfully Chunky Wrist Mounted Machine - - With a Cell Phone, GPS Tracker And Timepiece

This GPS 800G Watch Phone combines, yep you’ve guessed it, a cell phone, GPS tracker and timepiece in a delightfully chunky wrist mounted machine. Well that’s what the marketing dude told us to say anyway. It also comes with an SOS button and a speeding alert, so you can track how fast your teenage hooligan kids are driving in the family sedan.

1.SMS & GPRS Tracking: Capable of text message (SMS) tracking & internet (GPRS) tracking

2. A SOS button for emergency help.

3. Have Timing & Positioning function , it can search the signal of GPS automatically ,then set the time according the time of satellites to choose the different time of every country .

4. It can store three alarm phone number . you can press any one alarm number button to get help actively…

Keychain Transformer Cam - - HD Digital Video Camera Plus a Cute Portable MP3 Player

This little Keychain Transformer Cam is cute, but it’ll only play MP3 and record VGA movies, it won’t turn into a huge tractor thing to save the planet. Which is a pretty poor show really we think. Especially when you learn that all that micro tech is going to set you back $35.99.

No, this is a new ultra Transformers Type HD Digital video camera with Video Resolution: VGA 640*480. At the same time, it is also a cute portable MP3 player…Thus, you can hang it on your chest, fix in your bag, car, or in your pants- just like a exquisite knick-knack / hangs. Oh, I almost forget one thing. You can use it as a removable storage disk if you like.

Minox Digital Spy Camera - - A Brand New, Retro Styled, Film-less Package

This Minox Digital Spy Camera comes from an illustrious pedigree. Bond, Flint, Kuryakin…at one time or another they probably all handled one of its classical 60s predecessors. Not sure how many real spies did though. But now it’s back, in a brand new, retro styled, film-less package guaranteed to scare Herr Blofeld to death.

With 5.1 megapixel, microSD card storage up to 16GB, 50 cm close focus for those oh so secret documents, and an external flash that would choke a Doberman. Available shortly (without black patent leather gloves) for a trifling €229.00 in unmarked bills.

The new DSC Silver provides the ability to focus on subjects as close as 19.5 inches. This outstanding masterpiece in minimalist design and photo technology packs remarkable features into dimensions of just 3.4 x 1.14 x 0.78 inches. The bright viewfinder allows spontaneous, fast shots, even in critical light conditions. In total, these features make the new DSC a very sound optical notebook.

Spy Point IR-C - - An 8-Megapixel Autonomous Game Camera With a Built-in IR Motion Detector

I’m not quite sure what the fascination is with strapping cameras to trees and letting them take photos autonomously, but I’m willing to learn. This Spy Point IR-C is an 8 megapixel autonomous game camera with a built-in IR motion detector. Any thing that pops in front of it will fill the full blast of it’s 48 LED flash, and it can shoot colour stills during the day, or B/W stills at night. It can also shoot VGA .avi movies.



There’s a built-in screen so you can check your card before you remove it, it takes up to 8GB SD/HC cards and you can program the sensitivity of the motion detector from 5′ to 45′. US$349.95

Spypoint Game Cameras have several things going for them. They have a wide detection zone, recover quickly, are extremely easy to set-up, take great night photos and take high quality photos.

Solar and Wind Power Webcam: Keep An Eye on Remote Property - - To Get The Best From the Natural Resources to Charge And Run the Camera System

This Solar and Wind Power Webcam is perfect for keeping tabs on the remote bits of your property. Just stick the thing into the ground within 800 metres of your WiFi signal, and it’ll keep beaming back images as long as the wind blows and the sun shines. Cave dwellers need not apply. The ultimate CCTV system?

By using a combination of solar and wind you really get the best from the natural resources to charge and run the camera system. As either mode (solar or wind power) can fully charge the batteries under normal conditions, by using both methods you are virtually guaranteed continued reliable operation under all weather conditions. Depending on battery capacity selected, you would need a very prolonged period (days) of total darkness with no wind before the solar and wind powered camera would cease to operate.

Anti Surveillance Camera Detector - - A Highly Effective, Practical Device to Detect Spies or Sleazy Co-workers

This Anti Surveillance Camera Detector locates spy cameras by dressing up in a white tuxedo, visiting a local casino and seducing the beautiful Eastern European daughter of the local police chief. Mmm…maybe our Google translate is a little off today. £27.44.

A highly effective, practical device to detect spies or sleazy co-workers. By activating this compact box, simply peer through the viewing window in order to see a reflection from the iris of any spy cameras enabling easy identification. With 5 different flashing frequencies of the ultra bright LEDs, you’ll be able to easily and effortlessly locate even the smallest of spy cameras with a quick sweep of the room.

Next Door Listening Device - - Works on Wooden Walls, Doors, Windows, Steel Plates

This little Next Door Listening Device doohickey is a 21^st century take on the old ‘let’s eavesdrop using a drinking glass against the wall’ trick. For $59.99 you get a USB interface, internal amplifier, earphones, a 3.5mm jack slot and works on wooden walls (!), steel plates etc. Betcha a buck to a thick nose it won’t work on a brick built wall.

Works on wooden walls, doors, windows, steel plates, etc. Highly Sensitive, carefully adjust audio slowly, as not to cause discomfort to your ear-buds This product is being sold as an investigative tools for law enforcement or licensed investigators. Anyone else ordering this device should only be ordering it as a simple toy since MANY COUNTRIES STRICTLY PROHIBIT OWNERSHIP OF SPY DEVICES.

4GB Cross Necklace Digital Video Recorder - - Spy Camcorder Looks Really Fashion as it is in Front of Your Chest

This 4GB Cross Necklace Digital Video Recorder is something of a wonder, is it not dear reader? Let us give pause for a moment, and consider which amongst us might be tempted to record their lives in this unseemly way? Surely there be no man here who feels threatened so greatly that they would take upon themselves this spycam of sorrow? Bow your heads as ye proffer $45.00 for the fact.

This cross spy camcorder looks really fashion as it is in front of your chest. With 4GB memory and a USB port built in, you can hook it up to your computer and download data files. This spy video system can be applied to almost any situation. It is operated by internal Li-ion battery. With video capture in computer friendly AVI at 30 frames per second and micro SD card, you are ready to make high quality video files as well as a fashion cross necklace!

Magellan eXplorist GC: Handheld GPS Unit - - With Colour Screen, Compass Overlay And Uses the SiRFstar III GPS Chipset

Geocachers are a funny mob, trying to surreptitiously ferret out hidden things that have been buried in often very conspicuous places. Magellan can help you out with their new Magellan eXplorist GC handheld GPS unit. It has a colour screen, compass overlay and uses the SiRFstarIII GPS chipset. It runs on a pair of AA batteries which will keep you searching continuously for 18 hours.

Designed specifically for geocachers, you can hook it up to a PC and download lists of nearby caches. Or, if you’ve got the wanderlust, caches located anywhere in the world. You can add notes and it comes with a trial 30 pro membership of geocaching.com. Just beware of the muggles.

To support all your geocaching adventures, the eXplorist GC comes packed with tons of helpful hardware features. Most striking, the vibrant color screen is transflective, which allows for the best readability in direct sunlight. To zero in on the exact location of a hidden cache, the SiRFstarIII GPS chipset provides accuracy of 10-feet (3-meters). To keep your fun going all day long, the device is powered by two AA batteries for 18 hours of constant usage.

Walkie Talkie Watches - - The Newest Generation in Personal Two-way Communications

With a pair of these Walkie Talkie Watches you can take a friend with you to style-ville. They have 16 channels, broadcast at 0.5W and can be used in a few different countries (US, Europe, Oz, UK). Comes with a charger, DC adapter and batteries. US$43.99

The Watch Walkie Talkie is the newest generation in personal two-way communications. It’s a lightweight, compact two-way communication device that can be used to stay connected with family of friends at parks, shopping mails, sporting events, concerts-virtually any indoor or outdoor activity.

Spy Wall Clock - - Reflective Wallclock: Use it to Spy Around Corners at Work

Ooo look, Neo’s become a photographer. This Spy Wall Clock is half hallway safety mirror, and half wall clock. With its reflective hands over the reflective clock, you’ll never be sure what time it is. You have to pay extra for that you know. Use it to spy around corners at work. See who’s really not refilling the water cooler or who’s nicking the last pad of post-its and not writing it down on the stationery request form. Arty and useful. US$49.95

Time is just an illusion…or is it? This clock shows the time as a reflection in a mirror, because its metal hands are barely visible agains the background. The convex mirror makes for a perfect clock for those who enjoy a little mystery in their lives. Size: 16″ dia. Requires one AA battery, not included.