Macintosh And PC Tech Blog Posts For June, 2016


Jun 30

Hexbug Vex Robotics Robotic Arm
HEXBUG VEX Robotics Robotic Arm

My favorite feature of Toy Of The Year Award Winner For 2016 HEXBUG’s kit is that is was easily built, but provided for a few hours of educational fun. Additional challenges included in this kit were to figure out how to build the mechanical scorpion and chopper.


Vex Robotic Hex Robotic STEM Kit Unboxing

I found the most fun from the project was attaching everything together and watching it work for the first time. It also has multiple alternate builds to see something else work. Continue reading Vex Robotics Robotic Arm Educational Build Kit

Jun 22

Chris Rauschnot @24k Chosen To Compete In First-Ever Drivable Game With Ford
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum Edition

Chris Rauschnot @24k will be live posting and engaging his following during his trip to New York City via Las Vegas, Nevada today. Chris has been invited by Ford which are also sponsoring his travel and accommodations to compete in what they are calling the, “first-ever drivable game.” He has not been compensated for his social media coverage of the trip and all thoughts are his own. In addition, he will be touring parts of the City That Never Sleeps.

The Ford Motor Company is a top worldwide automaker and provider of mobility solutions. He is sworn to secrecy during the game to keep it fresh for new players. But, he will be showcasing aspects of the 2017 Ford Escape that helped him compete. Continue reading Chris Rauschnot @24k Chosen To Compete In First-Ever Drivable Game With Ford

Jun 12

Chris @24k Invited To Paris for Huawei
Chris @24k Invited To Paris for Huawei’s 4th European Innovation Day – Beauty Of Tech

Chris Rauschnot @24k will be live posting and engaging his following during his trip to Paris, France via San Francisco, California today. Chris has been invited and is sponsored by Huawei to attend their 4th European Innovation Day – Beauty of Tech event. In addition, he will be touring parts of the City of Light. Continue reading Chris @24k Invited to Paris For Huawei's 4th European Innovation Day - Beauty Of Tech

Jun 03

Huawei CES 2016
Huawei at CES 2016

Chris Rauschnot @24k will be live posting and engaging his following during his trip to Hong Kong, China via Vancouver, Canada today. Chris has been invited and is sponsored by Huawei, to attend their bespoke campus and facilities tour. In addition, he will be touring parts of Shenzhen, China.

Huawei communications technology is utilized by a third of the world’s population. In 2014, they ranked third in the world in mobile phone shipments. Manufacturing and design facilities, luxury travel destinations and points of interest in each city will be explored. Huawei is all about, “A better connected world.” He looks forward to finding out more about what they are working on in the mobile space, connected cities and beyond. Continue reading Chris @24k Invited to China To Tour Huawei A Leading Global Communications Technology Solutions Provider