The Flying Camera : Parrot bebop drone 2

Parrot was one of the first companies to make a splash in the consumer UAV space when it released its AR 2.0 drone back in 2010. Now, just a few years later, it’s back with the Bebop — a smaller, smarter, more camera-focused drone.

Priced at just $500, the Bebop promises many of the same features as drones that cost twice as much money, including GPS and streaming video.

FEATURES :

You’d never know it just from looking at it, but Bebop is a pretty feature-packed little drone.

Under the hood it boasts four brushless outrunner motors, a 1,200mAH lithium-polymer battery, an HD camera, 3-axis gimbal stabilization, GNSS location tracking (GPS and GLONASS), and a boatload of other sensors. Flight time is pegged at around 11 minutes, and it ships with two batteries, giving you about 22 minutes of airtime total.

It’s got brains too. Dig deeper and you’ll find Parrot’s P7 dual-core CPU, a quad core GPU, and 8GB of internal flash memory. All this, and the whole thing doesn’t weigh more than 400 grams. Apparently big things do come in small packages.

The drone comes ready-to-fly right out of the box, and all piloting is done from the user’s smartphone or tablet, through Parrot’s accompanying FreeFlight3 application (available for iOS, Android and Windows).

BUILD QUALITY AND DURABILITY :

If there’s one thing we learned from this drone, it’s that build quality and durability don’t necessarily go hand-in-hand. Let me explain.

The Parrot Bebop doesn’t feel sturdy. Many of the parts are made from cheap ABS plastic, and much of the camera housing is made from Styrofoam. The battery pack gets strapped onto the drone with a slim Velcro strap. The whole thing looks and feels undeniably flimsy — but I’ll be damned if it isn’t a durable little quad.

BATTERY LIFE AND CHARGE TIME :

The first thing we did when we took the Bebop out of the box was charge the battery. It was completely dead, and took exactly one hour to charge. This time remained constant throughout our testing, give or take a minute or two.

For that charge time, you’ll get about 10 or 11 minutes of flight time. In our first test we made it hover in place until it could no longer stay up, and it lasted about 11 minutes, so Parrot isn’t lying about battery life. While flying at higher speeds, however, it dips to 9 or 10 minutes. Luckily, the accompanying Free Flight 3 app displays the battery life in real time, and the drone will fly back and automatically land when it gets critically low.

Those times aren’t great compared with the 20 minutes of a drone like DJI’s Phantom 2, but the good news here is that Bebop comes with an extra battery pack, and extras only cost about $30. That’s pretty cheap compared to other drone batteries, so you don’t have to break the bank to get extra fly time.

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE, CONTROL, AND AUTONOMY :

If you’re looking for a drone that’s easy to fly, look no further. The Bebop definitely isn’t as dynamic or precise as, say, the DJI Phantom 2, but the controls are pretty straightforward and easy to pick up.

You definitely don’t need previous flying experience to pilot this drone. Takeoff and landing can be performed with a single button press, and steering the drone around is as easy as tilting your phone or tablet in the desired direction. Pitch and roll are mapped directly to your device’s internal accelerometers, making forward, backward, or side to side movement extremely intuitive.

Unfortunately, yaw and acceleration (propeller speed) aren’t quite as easy to control. You control these with a virtual joystick on your touchscreen, so ascent, descent and rotation controls feel very mushy and imprecise. It’s a lot like playing a FPS game on a smartphone — it’s doable, but oftentimes a little bit frustrating, and definitely not as gratifying as playing with a dedicated controller.

The Price Of The Parrot bebop drone 2 : $500 

The 5 Best Laptops in World

1. Dell XPS 13

Dell's latest Ultrabook is a masterpiece ahead of the curve

CPU: Intel Core i5 – i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520 – Intel Iris Graphics 540 | RAM: 4GB – 8GB | Screen: 13.3-inch FH (1,920 x 1,080) – QHD+ (3,200 x 1,800) | Storage: 128GB – 256GB SSD

•  Gorgeous bezel-less display  +
• Lightweight, compact frame  +
• Off-center webcam  -
• Small frame limits battery life  -

The Dell XPS 13 is, bar none, the best laptop you can buy today. It features a revolutionary design that's astonishingly thin and light. Fitting a 13.3-inch screen into an 11-inch frame is no small feat; however, Dell has pulled off a miracle creating a nearly borderless Infinity display. It's a powerful and long lasting machine even by today's Ultrabook standards. The XPS 13 comes outfitted with Intel's latest Skylake processors plus lighting, quick storage and memory, all while coming in at a very affordable starting price. For these reasons, it easily takes the top slot as the best Ultrabook, the best Windows laptop and the best overall laptop.

The Price of Dell XPS 13 : $896.99

2. Asus ZenBook UX305

Better than the MacBook and at a fraction of the price

CPU: Intel Core Intel Core M3-6Y30 – M7-6Y75 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 515 | RAM: 8GB | Screen: 13.3-inch, FHD (1,920 x 1,080) – QHD+ (3200 x 1800) IPS display | Storage: 256GB – 512GB SSD

•  Incredibly thin and light  +

• Vibrant, glare-free screen  +

•  Weak sauce graphics  -

•  Tinny speakers  -

If you're looking for a Windows alternative to Apple's latest rose-tinted MacBook, the Asus ZenBook UX305 might be more your speed. Though it looks like a MacBook clone from every angle, it's actually superior in almost every way. From its purple-tinged aluminum design to its sharp display and hearty helping of built-in storage space, the UX305 puts Windows back in style, fanless design, long battery life and all. And, while the low-cost is enticing, if you're shopping for something with a bit more horsepower (not to mention an even more compact design), look no further than the Asus ZenBook 3.

The Price of Azuss ZenBook UX305 : $525.00

3. Toshiba Chromebook 2

One of the best looking and most powerful Chromebooks

CPU: Intel Celeron – Core i3-5015U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics – HD Graphics 5500 | RAM: 4GB | Screen: 13.3-inch, 1,920 x 1,090 | Storage: 16GB eMMC

• Gorgeous 1080p screen  +

• Core i3 power  +

• Annoying screen glare  -

•  A bit pricey  -

The Toshiba Chromebook 2 is the best pick if you're looking for a sharp screen and fast machine without the hassle of Windows. Instead, you're greeted by the familiar browsing experience of Chrome OS packaged inside a sleek full HD display. Powered by an outrageously powerful (given the circumstances) Intel Core i3 processor and 4GB of RAM, we wouldn't blame you for chasing the lower-end Celeron SKU of the same laptop. Either way, though, you're in for a treat as the 13-inch Toshiba Chromebook 2 is one of the most enticing Chrome OS machines available today, running just as fast as the dramatically overpowered Chromebook Pixel 2.

The Price of Thoshiba Chromebook 2 : $259.00

4. 13-inch MacBook Air

Light and faster than ever

CPU: Intel Core i5 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000 | RAM: 8GB | Screen:13.3-inch, LED-backlit glossy display (1,440 x 900) | Storage: 128GB – 256GB SSD

• Excellent battery life  +

•  Nippy storage  +

•  Dated design  -

• Low-res display  -

When you're looking for something with rock solid reliability, there's always theMacBook Air. Although the latest iteration sticks to its guns with a dated design and low-resolution screen, the Air isn't showing any signs of slowing down on the performance front. Thanks to a capable CPU, this thin and light machine can handle everything from simple web browsing to serious number crunching and even some light gaming. Sure the New MacBook is lighter and thinner, but it does not come with the Air's spread of full-sized ports nor a 13 hour battery life to last you though an entire day.

The Price of MacBook Air : $707.49

5. Samsung Notebook 9

Greatness doesn't need to break the bank

CPU: 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-6200U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520 | RAM: 8GB | Screen: 13.3-inch, FHD (1,920 x 1,080) LED anti-reflective display | Storage:256GB

• Competitively priced  +

• Nearly perfect display  +

• Micro-sized video ports  -

• Short battery Life  -

The Samsung Notebook 9 may not be the flashiest title on the list, but at $949 it does offer more bang for the buck than you'll see in most laptops. That's because unlike much of the competition now, it's an Ultrabook with a full-fledged Core i5 Skylake processor. That alone makes it effectively more powerful than a MacBook with a better screen resolution than a MacBook Air while still retaining a lower price point. On the downside, it's the battery life that takes a hit as a result.

The Price of Samsung Notebook 9 : $947.99

The best smartwatch in 2016

Samsung Gear S2

As easy to live with as a Pebble, as slick as an Apple Watch and with a tactile, rotating bezel as its secret weapon, the S2 is the kind of smartwatch you'd kick yourself for leaving at home. You'll have to pay extra for the cellular version to make the most of the GPS features but even the standard version feels like a leap forward - until you can get your hands on the Gear S3, at least.

The battery life is better than most rivals; we've used Android Wear watches day to day and Samsung's smartwatch beats these hands down. The lack of apps is a niggle, but we don't think it impacts the overall experience enough to recommend rivals over this device. 

       The Price : $299.99

Apple Watch

Whether you find the Apple Watch the leading example of fashion blended with tech or a boxy abomination is really down to personal taste. But for our money, it's one of the best looking smartwatches made to date (especially when paired with a quality Apple Watch strap) and, coming in two sizes, is one of the most unisex as well.

The build quality is superb, and the footprint of both the 38mm and 42mm watch is much smaller than you'd expect. Despite its flaws (poor sports features and the lack of GPS), the Apple Watch was one of the first wearables that was actually a pleasure to wear. However, you might want to hold off buying an Apple Watch for a short while longer.

       The Price : $349

Casio Smart Outdoor WSD-F10

Until Nixon's The Mission comes along this autumn, Casio should be your first pick if you want an outdoorsy smartwatch. Okay it doesn't have GPS – and that's a problem – but it (somewhat) makes up for it with a host of sensors, modes for hiking, biking and fishing, two displays and the fact that it's dustproof and waterproof to 50m.

Just be warned this is a bit of a beast on slender wrists, though it does only weigh 92g with the bulky rubber strap.

       The Price : $500

Sony SmartWatch 3

An old choice but a good choice, the Sony SmartWatch 3 has built-in GPS connectivity, which means you can leave your smartphone at home when you go for a run. (The Moto 360 Sport has matched it on that front now.)

The sports styling makes it perfect for a weekend jog, and while the screen is a little dull compared to some of its rivals, the latest Android Wear update means it can pair with wireless headphones for beats on the go. The Steel edition adds a touch of class to the smartwatch that we at Wareable (well,almost all of us) agree offers the most bang for your smartwatch buck.

       The Price : $138.40

SJ4000 SJCAM WaterProof

Time for another review for another action camera. This time this review is for SJCAM’s Sports HD DV 1080P camera, the  SJ4000. At first glance, this camera resembles the look and feel similar to a GoPro camera. Many available action cameras on the market have taken a cue in design and form from GoPro cameras and this camera is no different. So, let’s take a look at how well this camera measured up and performs.

 

The body design of the SJ4000 is comparable to the popular rectangle box shape with its physical dimensions being about 30x59x41 mm, or about 1x2x1.6 in. It is a CMOS camera that has a field of view of 170° and can record .MOV H.264 video at 1920x1080P(30fps), 1280x720P(60fps), 848×640(60fps),and 648×480 (60fps).  I’m really liking that it can record to 1080P. I have some action cameras that can only record to 720, so having the higher recording resolution is definitely a big plus.

Still shot taken with SJ4000 on a sunny day. No editing or touch-ups.

Still shot taken with SJ4000 on a cloudy day. No editing or touch-ups.

The pictures that it captures in Photo mode are just as good. It can capture JPG images at 12MP, 10MP, 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 2MHD(1080), VGA(480), and 1.3M(960).  Images and video are recorded on a MicoSD card. The camera can support SD cards up to 32GB’s.

Product Information :

Price:	$99.95
Manufacturer:	SJCAM
Retailer:	SpyTec
Pros:	Assorted mounts included. Multiple colors to choose from. Can use as webcam. Good price. Auto screen rotation. Ability to record while MicroUSB plugged in. Motion detetction.
Cons:	Battery door difficult to open. No delete button. No Forward or Back button. No cover doors for MicroUSB, HDMI and SD card slots.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge

After years of trafficking in plastic flagships, the glass-and-metal Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge proved Samsung still knew how to make jaw-dropping phones. Ah, but there was a rub -- a few of them, in fact. The expandable memory slots were gone. Neither phone was waterproof. The S6 Edge's flat back and slim sides felt awkward. Curvy screens aside, both phones were identical. The shortcomings were few, but they were notable.

For all their physical differences, the S7 ($650 and up without contract) and S7 Edge ($750-plus) share many of the same internals. Thrumming inside both US versions is one of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 chipsets, which matches a pair of 2.15GHz processor cores with two other 1.2GHz cores. You'd naturally assume the international versions of the phone, with an octa-core Exynos chipset, would run smoother, but Samsung insists that the performance differences between these variants are basically negligible. I can't confirm that until I get my hands on an international S7, but you needn't fret much: The Snapdragon 820 and 4GB of RAM we're getting in the US offers plenty of power to work with.

Samsung is particularly proud of its clever new 12-megapixel camera, which is featured in both the S7 and S7 Edge. Oh, and this time Samsung did a better job integrating those cameras into the phones' bodies; unsightly camera lumps are a thing of the past. Most important, Samsung took to heart our complaints about last year's models: The S7 and S7 Edge are IP68-rated water- and dust-resistant and accept microSD cards as large as 200GB to boot. That last spec is going to be especially important. While Samsung is indeed making versions of the S7 with 64GB of storage, you'll only be able to find 32GB models here in the States. It's a shame that the combination SIM and microSD card tray is so flimsy -- getting both cards in place often required as much luck as skill. And since security is more important than ever these days, both versions of the S7 come fitted with fingerprint sensors. All it takes to set them up is a surprisingly fast fingerprint registration process, and both of them do a reasonably good job recognizing my prints. Still, I think Huawei had the right idea with its rear-mounted sensor placement on the Nexus 6.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Introduction :

The Canon EOS 5D series is arguably one of the most recognizable camera lines of the digital age and the Mark IV is designed to appeal to the same wide range of enthusiasts and professionals. Nearly identical-looking to its predecessor, it receives substantial upgrades under the hood, including: a higher-resolution sensor with Dual Pixel autofocus, 4K video capture, an upgraded AF system, a touchscreen, improved weather-sealing, built-in Wi-Fi/NFC, an interval timer and GPS. All this adds up to a camera that fits into Canon's product line nicely as the all-around full-frame option.

It is built around a new 30.4MP CMOS sensor and uses the Digic 6+ processor. The AF system is from the flagship 1D X Mark II and contains 61 AF points (41 of which are cross-type) with up to 24% expanded vertical coverage compared with the system in the Mark III. The center point is sensitive to -3EV in One Shot (AF-S) mode (in Live View the sensor is sensitive to -4EV with a fast lens).

4K video capture is a welcome addition to this camera and users can record in either 24 or 30p, albeit with a 1.64x crop. All footage is captured as Motion JPEG. Additionally, the camera allows for 4K Frame Grabs, effectively giving users 30 fps stills shooting with (Dual Pixel) AF.

While developing the IV, Canon says it sought feedback from 5D-series users and found that dynamic range, resolution, AF precision and AF speed were the four most important areas improvements were requested. On paper, the Mark IV seems to address these aspects nicely.

Canon 5D Mark IV Key Specifications

• New 30.4MP CMOS full-frame sensor with Dual Pixel AF
• DCI 4K 30/24p video using Motion JPEG + 4K Frame Grab
• 61-point AF system with 41 cross-type sensors (center point sensitive to -3 EV)
• Dual Pixel AF (sensitive to -4EV) for continuous Servo AF in stills (first for a full-frame Canon camera) and video
• ISO 100-32000 (expandable to 102400)
• 7 fps continuous shooting
• Dual Pixel Raw (image microadjustment, bokeh shift, ghosting reduction)
• 150,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor
• 1.62M-dot 3.2" full-time touchscreen
• Wi-Fi w/ NFC + GPS
• Built-in bulb timer interval timers
• Improved weather-sealing

The 5D Mark IV also has some new tricks up its sleeve including Dual Pixel Raw, a nifty option that can prove useful in specific shooting scenarios. It works by recording two 30MP images, one from each of the 'left-looking' and 'right-looking' photodiodes at each pixel. Previous Canons have combined these two signals at each pixel, but Dual Pixel Raw gives you the option of keeping them separate. This results in a file that's twice as large, but one that allows for 'image micro-adjustment,' 'bokeh shift' and ghosting reduction in Canon's supplied Digital Photo Professional software.

The iphone 7 and 7 plus

The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are undoubted the most controversial phones Apple has ever made. You’ve probably heard that Apple killed the headphone jack on their latest smartphones, but that shouldn’t be the biggest story about the iPhone 7. Instead, the iPhone 7 should be seen as a window into how the next iPhone will look and behave.

Physically, the iPhone 7 Plus is nearly identical to the iPhone 6s Plus except for its lack of a headphone jack and the addition of dual camera lenses. Although the design is now effectively two years old and no longer as striking as it once was, it’s still a handsome if somewhat generic-looking phone.

here’s no getting around the fact that the iPhone 7 Plus is a big phone, even compared to its 5.5-inch competitors. Although it has the same size screen as my OnePlus 3, it feels much bigger in the hand because of its relatively large bezels around the screen.

Although bulky, the good news is that the iPhone 7 Plus is built like a bank vault. The phone feels extremely solid, although slippery, with no case on. There’s no play pressing the power or volume buttons, which offer a satisfying tactile click