<http://schema.org/articleBody>
"LAS VEGAS \u2014 Parrot's popular AR. Drone quadcopter will be getting some major improvements this year with the rollout of GPS tracking, longer battery life, better steering and revamped video recording capabilities.\nThat seems like a lot to cram into a new reiteration of the AR. Drone 2.0 prototype that is on display at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show, but a demo conducted for Mashable on Sunday revealed the update is really something for fans to get excited about. \nWith promises for a launch \"sometime this year,\" Parrot said the new battery will allow the quadcopter to fly for 18 straight minutes \u2014 six minutes longer than its current flight time. The battery will be available as an upgrade purchase (price to be determined), and it will come with the new model as well.\n\n\"We extended the battery because it's something a lot of people asked for,\" a Parrot spokesperson said.\nIt will also tout a GPS \"Flight Recorder,\" which is a GPS receiver with 4GB flash memory that records flying perimeters. This means you can visualize your flight route on the map flights in 3D. It's also shareable with others.\nThe accompanying app, which is used to steer the device, will also get an update. A new feature called \"director mode\" will give more control to steering with the help of pre-registered and automatic movements. This is a huge improvement over the current model, where movement and turns are often bumpy and hard to control. Instead of moving your mobile device from one side to another, you will be able to hit a button to make it move forward, stop abruptly, turn around and pan. It also makes shooting videos easier to stabilize, and editing tools allow you to clean up shaky shots and colors.\nThe app games AR.Race 2.0 and AR.Rescue 2.0 \u2014 which allow you to race with others \u2014 will also be revamped to reflect the latest updates.\n\n\nCES 2013 Unveiled\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe CES drink louge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Line to Get In\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMount Pro of the Year\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Fitbug home scale and fitness accessories allow you to get connected to your workout\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSphero games are played on the exhibition floor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrone Fever\nThe AR.Drone is getting a better battery, improved video capabilities, and GPS. Read all the details.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLenovo IdeaCentre Horizon\nThe Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon is a 27\" touch-friendly computer that you can play tabletop games on. Check out the full story.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBody Media fitness tracking armband\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEton  ZoneGuard\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEton ZoneGuard+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWithing Scale\nThis scale doesn't just calculate your weight, it also monitors the temperature and CO2 levels in your house. Check out all the details here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3D printed iPhone cases\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSmartphone Controlled Helicoptors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLight Switch of the Future\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLenovo ThinkPad Helix\nGet the full story here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA giant skull-sculpted iPhone Case\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPersonal video eyewear from Vuzix\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe New Office Phone\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGiant Touch Screen Table\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSmartphone Controlled Mars Rover\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSmart heart rate monitor connects to iPhone, iPod and iPad\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nViva, Las Vegas!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore CES 2013 Coverage\n\n\nMashable CES Favorites 2013\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLego Mindstorms EV3\n\nPowerful yet fun DIY robotics for adults and children. This update moves the control/interactions to your favorite mobile devices.\n-- Lance Ulanoff, Mashable Editor-in-Chief\nRead more about the Lego Mindstorms EV3 here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSamsung Dual-View OLED\n\nTwo people watching two different shows -- full screen -- on one TV while they sit next to each other sounds silly, but you can't help but be wowed by the innovative technology.\n-- Lance Ulanoff, Mashable Editor-in-Chief\nRead more about Samsung's Dual-View OLED TV here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrimeSense Capri Sensor\n\nSuper-small 3D sensor could change more than just gaming.\n-- Lance Ulanoff, Mashable Editor-in-Chief\nRead more about the PrimeSense Capri here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSony Waterproof Walkman\n\nWho doesn't want to listen to music in the shower? Now you can get high-quality sound without worrying about water ruining the experience or your gadget.\nRead more about Sony's Waterproof Walkman here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharp IGZO Display\n\nDisplay technology of the future, today.\n-- Lance Ulanoff, Mashable Editor-in-Chief\nRead more about Sharp's IGZO displays here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLenovo IdeaCentre Horizon\n\nSounds gimmicky, but it's a great product. The UI is top-notch and the games are really cool.\n-- Pete Pachal, Mashable Tech Editor\nYou can read more about the Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNvidia Project Shield\n\nVery powerful Android game controller. Potentially the future of mobile gaming. Plus it looks great.\n-- Pete Pachal, Mashable Tech Editor\nYou can read more about the Nvidia Project Shield here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanasonic 4K Tablet\n\nFor people who do serious photo and graphics work, there's really nothing better.\n-- Pete Pachal, Mashable Tech Editor\nYou can read more about the Panasonic 4K Tablet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntel Fourth Generation Core Reference Laptop\n\nLight, adaptable and so low-power you can get 13 hours of battery life. Now just make it real.\n-- Pete Pachal, Mashable Tech Editor\nYou can read more about the Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHealthSpot\n\nIt might take a while to gain momentum, but this is an innovative way to bring health care to those who don't have access nearby. It also makes quick visits to the doctor more convenient and less of a time suck.\n-- Andrea Smith, Lifestyle Editor\nRead more about HealthSpot here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIDAPT S2 Speaker Dock\n\nNo more speaker docks into the drawer of old tech when Apple updates a product. The IDAPT S2 speaker system has two docking options which can easily be swapped out and updated as your iPhone or Android phone evolves.\n-- Andrea Smith, Lifestyle Editor\nRead more about the IDAPT S2 Speaker Dock here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSamsung TV Evolution Kit\n\nOur TVs are becoming more and more like our computers. I love that Samsung is helping you upgrade your television to stay current.\n-- Emily Price, Technology Reporter\nRead more about Samsung's new SmartTV experience here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQualcomm Snapdragon 800 Series\n\nThe demos of Qualcomm's new chip are mind-blowing. Can't wait to see this start appearing in consumer devices.\n-- Emily Price, Technology Reporter\nRead more about Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 800 series chips here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\niBitz\n\nI love that IBitz gamifies physical activity. The ability for kids to \"earn\" texting/TV privileges through going outside and playing is genius.\n-- Emily Price, Technology Reporter\nRead more about iBitz here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKingston 1TB Flash Drive\n\nLong gone are the days where USB flash drives were a few megabytes. The Kingston is the world's first 1TB USB 3.0 flash drive and it's as impressive as it sounds.\n-- Samantha Murphy, Technology Reporter\nRead more about Kingston's 1TB Flash Drive here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFitBit Flex\n\nThe FitBit is more than just a fitness tracker, now it watches you while you sleep -- well, sort of. The wearable wristband can now track you throughout the day and you can set fitness goals too.\n-- Samantha Murphy, Technology Reporter\nRead more about the FitBit Flex here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoostPlus Bluetooth Speaker\n\nBy placing your mobile device on top of this speaker, it magically amplifies sound with great quality. Plus, it looks so neat and cozy resting on top of its new home.\n-- Samantha Murphy, Technology Reporter\nRead more about BoostPlus here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonster EA Headphones\n\nMonster is partnering with gaming developer EA Sports to kick it off right.\n-- Samantha Murphy, Technology Reporter\nRead more about Monster's EA Headphones here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHuawei Ascend Mate\n\nThe new 6.1 inch-Ascend Mate is large and in charge -- the largest we've seen, in fact. Too large? Maybe. But it's easy to hold and makes you forget just how jumbo it is.\n-- Samantha Murphy, Technology Reporter\nRead more about Huawei's Ascend Mate here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Mashable.\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
<http://mashable.com/2013/01/06/ar-drone-update/>