Consumer Electronics Blog Posts


Aug 26

Huawei Connect 2016 Shanghai China
Chris @24k Invited to Shanghai for The Magic of Digital Transformation – Huawei Connect 2016

Chris Rauschnot @24k will be live posting and engaging his following during his trip to Shanghai, China via Los Angeles, California – Tokyo, Japan – Changi Airport, Singapore today. Chris has been invited and is sponsored by Huawei to attend their The Magic of Digital Transformation – Huawei Connect 2016. In addition, he will be touring parts of Singapore and Shanghai along the way. On the way back from Shanghai, he will be touring parts Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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 experiences and points of interest in each city will be explored. Huawei is all about, “A better connected world.” I look forward to finding out more about Huawei’s Cloud Congress, Network Congress and Developer’s Congress, “into a single dynamic event.” Their most incredible lineup of speakers include all three rotating CEOs of Huawei, CEO of Intel and VP of China Telecom. Continue reading Chris @24k Invited to Shanghai For Huawei Connect 2016

Aug 02

AT&T Unite Explore Netgear Hotspot Review
AT&T Unite Explore Netgear Hotspot Review

Up the ante with the latest in secure hardware, while roaming globally with the rugged NETGEAR Unite Explore AT&T 4G LTE hotspot. NETGEAR’s Unite Explore secures your international roaming connection. Their design is so well received that it has recently won a prestigious Red Dot award. Starting at $49.99, exploring destinations and surfing the web worldwide is easier now with their latest in mobile hotspot technology.


AT&T 4G LTE Unite Explore NETGEAR Hotspot Unboxing By Bill Cody @VegasBiLL

Continue reading Netgear's Unite Explore Hotspot Connects Worldwide With 4G LTE

Jul 29

LattePanda Windows 10 Microcomputer Review

LattePanda is a new and hackable microcomputer board, that is really small and comes preloaded with Windows 10. I found it to be fun to build, configure and start learning the Arduino computing environment for $109. LattePanda (updated link) also sells multiple accessories for its microcomputer such as cases made out of light-weight balsa wood, 7” screens, touch panel overlays, a micro USB cable and 2A wall charger.

I was sent the LattePanda microcomputer with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC memory with Windows 10. The accessories I found that would be fun to build along with the computer are mentioned above. Everything arrived a few days later in a box from DFRobot.com. Continue reading Brewing Up the Latest in IoT Windows 10 Based Microcomputer Technology with LattePanda

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