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.
First Drone with 4G LTE Connectivity Is a Game Changer in Terms of Data Transfer
6 Aug 2021, 14:20 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / A partnership between Parrot, Skyward, and Verizon led to the creation of the world’s first off-the-shelf drone with Verizon 4G LTE connectivity. Parrot ANAFI Ai powered by Verizon comes with a variety of features, from obstacle avoidance ...
Four A-10 Warthogs Is Not Something You Want to See Landing on a Highway
6 Aug 2021, 12:03 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / You get wary just by seeing an A-10 Thunderbolt in the sky, as nothing about these terrifyingly-looking flying machines inspires peacefulness. Imagine the look on the face of Michigan’s residents, when four of these hogs landed on a highway w...
Porsche Rolls Out Limited Edition 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25, Only 30 Cars Produced
6 Aug 2021, 09:15 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Porsche’s new 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 is a rare sight, designed exclusively for the track. Only 30 cars rolled out of the factory, in a limited edition meant to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Manthey-Racing. This limited edition Clubspo...
Common VW Mail Truck of the 60s Has Now Become a Rare Collector Car
6 Aug 2021, 07:42 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / It was a common mail truck cruising the streets of Germany in the 60s and 70s, but now it’s a rare sight and a hunted collector car, with less than 200 units still in existence. The Volkswagen Fridolin, on its official name, Type 147 Klein...
Cheerful, Desktop-Sized Robot Dog Reminds You to Put Your Mask On
5 Aug 2021, 18:37 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / They’re using robots nowadays for a plethora of applications, but most of them are just lifeless machines with a dull design and no personality. Not this little guy right here, though. The XGO-Mini is a happy-go-lucky bot that looks funn...
Boeing’s MQ-25 Drone Nails Manned/Unmanned Teaming Test, Adapts During Mission
5 Aug 2021, 16:25 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Boeing tested the manned/unmanned teaming capabilities of its famous MQ-25 TM Stingray refueling drone in a virtual environment, proving the unmanned tanker’s versatility and its capability to autonomously adapt its behavior in midair. The...
Piaggio Develops Industry-First Safety Sensor With 4D Imaging Radar
5 Aug 2021, 14:23 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Piaggio’s robotics subsidiary in Boston announced the first-of-a-kind sensor in the industry, including 4D imaging radar technology. The new sensor is supposed to increase safety in motorcycle and scooter riding. Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF)...
Get Your Ducati Multistrada Ready for the Road With These Touring Accessories
5 Aug 2021, 08:35 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / We’ve still got some summertime left to enjoy this season and one of the best ways to fully experience it is on a bike, riding your heart out. They say "four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul". Freedom and adventur...
Celebrities Are Selling Their Ferraris, Lots of Rare Horsies Are up for Grabs
5 Aug 2021, 07:37 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Celebrities are selling their Ferraris and you can get them online. Or at least feast your eyes on them, if nothing more… We are talking about big names from the music industry, such as Rod Stewart, the lead singer of funk band Jamiroquai...
Guy Makes a Wireless Remote Using a Nintendo Zapper; Can Turn On His Drill Press
4 Aug 2021, 14:59 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Messing around with electronics is fun and can boost your creativity, especially when you’re trying to impress your nephew. Take this guy for instance, who turned an old NES Zapper gun into a wireless remote that can turn on lights, a drill p...
Female Cyclist Breaks World Record, Cycles the Length of the U.K. in 51 Hours
4 Aug 2021, 14:02 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Scottish cyclist Christina Mackenzie managed to accomplish on her bike what few men would be able to: she cycled the United Kingdom from end to end, meaning its entire length, in just 51 hours, breaking a world record. To be more specific, there...
Self-Sufficient Boat-Like House in the Caribbean Makes You Want to Set Sail
4 Aug 2021, 12:59 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Somewhere on the Bequia Island in the Grenadines, several white, tensile roofs bathe in the sun of the Caribbean, perched high above the turquoise waters. They belong to a complex, self-sufficient structure that consists of several houses that look...
New Charging System From Mercedes Makes the Life of EV Drivers So Much Easier
4 Aug 2021, 10:08 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / With more and more car manufacturers rolling out zero-emissions, fully electric vehicles on the market, the aspect of quickly and easily charging these green wheelers is becoming a top priority. Aware of the importance of that aspect, Mercedes-Benz...
Numbers Don’t Lie. Robots Are Taking Over and It Will Be a Global Phenomenon
4 Aug 2021, 09:23 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / They are using artificial intelligence (AI) for almost any type of application in this day and age, and the fact that robots are taking over our lives is no longer a myth or story idea for a Sci-Fi movie. All you have to do is get online or turn on...
Japanese Aircraft Company Plans to Sell You Kits to Build and Fly Your Own eVTOL
4 Aug 2021, 07:21 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The Japanese are making progress on the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) market, with aircraft manufacturer Tetra Aviation recently announcing its first commercially available personal eVTOL. It is scheduled for delivery next year. ...
999-Piece LEGO Bike Is Fully Functional, Has a Working Drivetrain and Everything
3 Aug 2021, 15:45 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / It is hard to keep track of all the projects submitted on the LEGO Ideas website. But every once in a while, a certain build gets your attention and sticks with you. As is the case with this fully functional miniature bicycle made of LEGO. The c...
Star Wars Tamagotchi Fills You With Nostalgia, Lets You Train Your Own Droid
3 Aug 2021, 13:58 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Star Wars and Tamagotchi are timeless. The franchise built by George Lucas is more than 40 years old, while the Japanese handheld digital game is more than 25 years old. And they are both still standing the test of time, now together, in a first-of...
Ford Showed off Its Explorer SUV on the Tallest Climbing Tower in Norway
3 Aug 2021, 13:02 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Conquering heights is indeed a challenging and rewarding pursuit. But it gets even more exciting when you know that there’s a Ford Explorer SUV at the top, waiting for you to drive it home. Ford came up with the Explore New Heights challe...
Any 2021 Volvo Sedan, SUV or Wagon Can Be Yours If You’re Willing to Run for It
3 Aug 2021, 12:58 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / "Run for Volvo Cars Sweepstakes" is back this year, with Volvo offering Americans from all over the country the opportunity to win the Volvo car of their choice. Participants get the chance to choose between any model of SUV, Sedan, or Wa...
MINI Opens Its Doors to Pooches, Becomes the First Dog-Friendly Car Retailer
3 Aug 2021, 11:07 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / MINI aims to become the first officially dog-friendly car retailer by next year, opening its doors to pooches of all kinds. According to the automaker, there are around 12.5 million dogs in the U.K., which means one in every three households inc...