Cristina Mircea
1,684 ARTICLES
She nailed her motorcycle license test shaming all the males in her class with her highest score in the written exam and the best time obtained during the skills test.
Writing has been her livelihood for more than ten years now, and there’s no topic she doesn’t dare tackling, from IT solutions to outdoor equipment, electronics, and now the automotive industry.
When she’s not typing, she also loves riding non-motorized two-wheelers, going on hikes with her dog, and rocking her electric guitars.
Dembell Motorhome Wants You to Travel Like a Gentleman, Redefines Land Yachting
22 Aug 2021, 05:06 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Motorhomes have continued to grow in popularity over the years, and the global health crisis only made things better for them. As restrictions have cramped our lifestyles and kept us all within the borders of our own countries, people started to lo...
2021 Kia Sorento Still Looks Rugged and Reliable in Wooden Version
21 Aug 2021, 20:56 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Supercars usually get all the attention, but this Vietnamese artist treats all vehicles with the same respect and dedication. His wooden version of the 2021 Kia Sorento looks like the real deal. If you’re into wooden car replicas, you mig...
Skyports and Swoop Aero to Expand Their Drone Delivery Network to Europe and the Americas
20 Aug 2021, 17:56 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / A new partnership between two major players in the air mobility and drone manufacturing industries aims to create a robust drone delivery network across Europe and the Americas. London-based company Skyports shook hands with Australian drone log...
3D-Printed RC Boat Serves You Drinks and Snacks While You're Chillin' in the Pool
20 Aug 2021, 17:56 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Chilling in the pool while an RC (radio-controlled) boat serves you drinks, snacks, and plays your favorite tune. That’s what lazy summers are all about. Thank God for 3D printing, as it can make almost any dream come true. This guy wan...
LEGO Version of the Suzuki Jimny Sierra Successfully Mimics the Details of the Real SUV
20 Aug 2021, 14:40 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Every now and then, a project on the LEGO Ideas website draws our attention, managing to stand out from the crowd. This LEGO version of the Suzuki Jimny is one of them. The Jimny SUV is now in its fourth generation and has somehow managed to kee...
Rare, Half-Size Ferraris and Porsches Will Be Showcased at This Year's Junior Concours
20 Aug 2021, 13:09 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / In 2020, Concours of Elegance launched a “Junior” version of the event, showcasing a collection of the finest hand-crafted, half-size cars ever made. Turns out the Junior Concours was a hit, so they decided to do it again. Inspired b...
Elon Musk Announces Tesla's First Humanoid Robot, Friendly and Able to Buy Your Groceries
20 Aug 2021, 08:42 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Well, it was about time…Elon Musk announced his first humanoid robot, the Tesla Bot, and he promises in case things go south, humans will be able to outrun it. Given that we’re talking about a company whose cars are basically semi-s...
Drones Can Fly Three Times Longer With Honeywell's New Power and Connectivity Solutions
20 Aug 2021, 07:12 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Drones have come a long way as far as their technological capabilities go, but there are still some frustrating limitations that need to be addressed, such as their ability to fly for longer times. Honeywell’s new BVLOS (beyond visual line of...
Smart, Pocket-Size Gadget Lets You Enjoy Android Auto Wirelessly
19 Aug 2021, 16:04 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Wireless is the way to go, as it offers more freedom and convenience. If your car doesn’t have built-in WiFi but you still want to be able to use Android Auto without constantly dealing with tangled cords, then keep on reading. Relying on ...
Let the Robots Do the Dirty Work. Cool Machines That Were "Born" to Clean
19 Aug 2021, 14:21 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Out of the desire to make their lives easier, humans have come up with some of the most complex, sophisticated, and multi-functional machines and technologies. These cleaning robots are a perfect example of that. Robots might rule the world...
This Self-Balancing Electric Three-Wheeler Claims to Have the Agility of an SUV
19 Aug 2021, 12:53 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / A new Indiegogo campaign reveals Leaf Energy’s latest electric scooter, a self-balancing three-wheeler that claims to have the agility of an SUV. Leaf Energy calls it the DO5 and it has two front wheels and an adaptive, independent front ...
Floating Tail Table Makes Eating on the Road Easier, Folds to Save Space
19 Aug 2021, 10:24 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / A floating tail table for your car can be a very quick and convenient solution when you’re out on a road and want to stop for a snack or even a full meal. Space Innovation Labs has come up with the Tail Table, which can be easily attached to ...
World's Smallest Wireless Mouse Is the Size of Two Quarters, Also Acts as a Laser Pointer
18 Aug 2021, 18:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / A wireless mouse, presenter, and laser pointer, all in one. ZeroMouse claims to be the world's smallest, the size of two quarters. This multi-functional gadget measures 0.5 x 0.9 x 1.8 in (13 x 24 x 46 mm) and can easily travel with you any...
LEGO Model of the Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII Reminds You What Luxury Is All About
18 Aug 2021, 15:39 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / 1925 was the first production year for the Rolls-Royce Phantom and now, almost a century later, the eighth and current generation has become the flagship model of the automaker. Striving for perfection, this luxury vehicle looks good in any size, a...
DJI's Flagship Agriculture Drone Is Now Available Globally, Can Cover 40 Acres Per Hour
18 Aug 2021, 12:41 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Most of us know DJI for its photography and videography drones, as well as for its action cameras, gimbals, and other such equipment. But the Chinese manufacturer also has a line of agriculture UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), developed in partners...
New Wave Energy Harvesting Technology Promises to Double the Power Extracted From Oceans
18 Aug 2021, 08:38 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Humanity is in desperate need of new energy sources if our species wants to continue enjoying this planet we like to call home. Ocean wave energy has a great potential to fulfill that need in some parts of the globe, but we’ve been barely scr...
Raw Footage of Downhill World Champ Crashing Shows the Dark Side of Extreme Sports
18 Aug 2021, 07:32 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / When you’re constantly seeking that adrenaline rush, you sometimes risk getting more than what you bargained for. Mountain biking on the edge of the knife might end up in hospitalization and it can happen to the best of us. It was the tragic...
Atlas the Robot Works Its Hydraulic Joints, Nails Parkour Demonstration
17 Aug 2021, 18:43 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Boston Dynamics knows how to entertain its audience, with constant videos showcasing its capable machines that can do anything from getting involved in military activities to handling household chores and busting moves on the dancefloor. The latest...
Ilyushin Military Plane Crashes in Russia, the Tragic Moment Was Captured on Camera
17 Aug 2021, 14:57 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / A test flight went horribly wrong for a military transport plane in Russia that crashed in a forest outside Moscow, during the final approach for landing. The entire scene was caught on camera. The Ilyushin Il-112V prototype military transporte...
Touratech Has a New Line of Tank Bags, Ready to Take You on Two-Wheeled Adventures
17 Aug 2021, 13:28 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Touratech just made available its last series of tank, tail, and handlebar bags called Ibarra. They are affordable, versatile, and ready to accompany you on your wildest bike trips. Motorbike accessory manufacturer Touratech has always been the ...