Cristina Mircea
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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.
Second Time Is a Charm. SpaceIL's Raised $70M for Its Second Mission on the Moon
13 Jul 2021, 09:13 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / In 2019, SpaceIL caught all the headlines with its failed attempt to land its Beresheet spacecraft on the Moon. The lander suffered several failures and went down, ending way too soon what was meant to be a historical moment for the company and for...
Over Half of the Urban Emissions in the World Are Produced by Just 25 Cities
13 Jul 2021, 07:56 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / It’s has become more obvious than ever that climate change is happening and it's affecting all of us. All you have to do is watch the news to see it in action, with the latest heatwave being just one of its consequences. And according to...
This Guy Built the Legendary Concorde Supersonic out of LEGO
12 Jul 2021, 16:31 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Even though it’s no longer in operation, the Concorde remains one of the most legendary passenger airliners ever to be created. And it looks just as good in this LEGO version as it did in the air. The Concorde turbojet-powered supersonic ...
Land Rover Helped Richard Branson Reach the Edge of Space for His First Time
12 Jul 2021, 15:45 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / He finally did it. With a little help from his friends. Richard Branson achieved his childhood dream of flying into space and his first trip was supported by Land Rover, Virgin Galactic’s exclusive automotive partner. Land Rover was part o...
An Army of More Than 2,000 Robots Swarms in a Grocery Warehouse in the U.K.
12 Jul 2021, 14:25 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / It was just a matter of time…We’ve been talking for so long about robots taking over the world that it had to happen eventually. A relevant example of that is the huge Ocado grocery warehouse in the U.K., where more than 2,000 machines...
Someone Paid $1.56M for a Super Mario 64 Video Game, the Highest Bid Ever
12 Jul 2021, 12:27 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Rescuing Princess Peach in Nintendo’s Super Mario video game can be a million-dollar mission, as this unimaginable auction sale proves it. Turns out a sealed, pristine Super Mario 64 copy has just become the most expensive video game ever sol...
NIU Offers a Great Deal With Its KQi3 E-Scooter, It Is Affordable and Convenient
12 Jul 2021, 09:10 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Chinese e-scooter manufacturer NIU Technologies launches its first electric kick scooter in the U.K at a very attractive price. The micromobility sector keeps blooming and in addition to a generous variety of green vehicles to choose from, there...
If Something Can Piece Together Furniture From IKEA, It’s This Robot
12 Jul 2021, 07:32 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Anyone who’s ever tried to assemble a piece of furniture from IKEA, has had at least one nervous breakdown and thought about going minimalist than deal with such frustration. You could always use a helping hand for such activvities and thank ...
Yamaha Updates Its Iconic YZ125 for the First Time in 15 Years
10 Jul 2021, 10:21 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / For so long now it looked like Yamaha had given up on its legendary YZ125 two-stroke, but the company finally decided to fully update its motocross bike with the launch of the new, reimagined 2022 version. Even the Japanese manufacturer admits...
Tiny Boathouse Is One Relaxing Hotel, Floats Without a Care in the World
9 Jul 2021, 15:34 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The Danish know a thing or two about relaxing, as they try to adopt a balanced lifestyle that allows them to enjoy life instead of just fighting to survive it. And it even shows in their hospitality industry. Take the KAJ Hotel for instance, a comb...
Portable, Futuristic Cellar Uses the Oldest Cooling Technology in the World
9 Jul 2021, 14:45 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / It may have the word “fridge” in its name, but the Groundfridge is not your ordinary refrigerated cellar. Instead of using electricity, it uses the oldest cooling technology in the world: the insulating capacity of the ground. Your t...
Netherlands to Receive Their First MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft
9 Jul 2021, 12:20 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Netherlands’ Royal Air Force will receive its first MQ-9A Block 5 remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). It was built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and it will be delivered along with four mobile Ground Control Stations and assoc...
Las Vegas to Get 5G Driverless Car Service, Courtesy of Halo and T-Mobile
9 Jul 2021, 08:12 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Las Vegas will soon ride in driverless cars powered by 5G, thanks to a partnership between T-Mobile and Halo. Autonomous driving represents an appealing and flourishing market in this day and age. And we’ve got all the tools to make that h...
This Cycling Accessory Will Help You Easily Capture the Beauty of Your Rides
9 Jul 2021, 07:23 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Cycling has a plethora of benefits, from health-related ones to offering you freedom on the road and a perfect solution to congested city traffic. But there is one other thing that makes riding your bike such a fun activity: you get to ride through...
LEGO 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Looks Like It’s Ready to Hit the Road
8 Jul 2021, 15:37 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / 1377 pieces, reliable software, patience, and a lot of talent are what it takes to make a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL out of LEGO. LEGO Ideas allows users to unleash their creativity and make their work known all over the Internet. Not only that, ...
Fiido Announces Two New, Folding E-bike Models, They Are Lighter and Smarter
8 Jul 2021, 14:22 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / E-bike manufacturer Fiido made quite an impression on us with its last year’s D11 model, a folding electric two-wheeler that offers comfort, performance, and convenience in the same package. Now the Chinese manufacturer comes with two fresh e...
The Safe of the Future Protects Your Valuables Using Smart Technology
8 Jul 2021, 13:23 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / They don’t call it a smart safe for nothing. Meet Space Safe 2, which claims to be the most technologically advanced safe ever created, featuring high-resolution cameras, WiFi connectivity, an LCD display, temperature and humidity sensors, mo...
Vespa Puts Its Rarest Scooters on Display To Celebrate 75 Years on the Market
8 Jul 2021, 12:12 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Vespa celebrates its 75th anniversary with a display of some of its most iconic and beloved scooter models ever released. Since it’s the 75th anniversary, 75 Vespa scooters will be showcased at the Autoworld Museum in Brussels, and you c...
Remember CopterPack’s First Epic Flight Video? Sorry, You Guys, It's a Fake!
8 Jul 2021, 08:49 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / It’s been just a month since we proudly presented you the epic first manned flight of the CopterPack, an electric backpack helicopter. But it seems we’ve got our hopes up for nothing, as the skeptical, unmerciful eyes of the Internet do...
World’s First Floating Tidal Energy Array Can Stay in the Game for 20 Years
8 Jul 2021, 07:34 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Tidal energy hasn’t been researched as much as solar and wind power when it comes to renewable energy. But they’re making noticeable progress in that area lately and the floating tidal energy array developed by Sustainable Marine is a g...