Otilia Drăgan
3,717 ARTICLES
A master’s in International Relations, as well as working in online media for more than five years, have given her a deeper perspective on how people everywhere can inspire each other.
Homes on wheels, aircraft or boats, these fresh, sometimes quirky, ideas from all over the world are worth sharing.
Cowboy 4 and Cowboy 4 ST Are Here to Redefine What a Smooth Ride Is All About
9 May 2021, 10:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / E-bike maker Cowboy recently introduced the 4th generation of their urban bikes, and now the Cowboy 4 is joined by C4 ST, a step-through version. Both models look exciting, come with the brand’s mobile app, and are some of the most affordable...
OTAM’s 115 Custom Elegant Classic Boat Is a Fine Example of Italian Excellence
9 May 2021, 09:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With over 60 years of experience in boat manufacturing, the Italian-based company OTAM is now introducing a custom range of yachts that are meant to be fast, lightweight and fully personalized. The 115 Sport, 115 SD Elegant Classic and 115 SD E...
BRAVe Is the New Mountain e-Bike That’s Destined for Bold Summer Escapades
9 May 2021, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Summer is tantalizingly close and this means it’s almost time to take your new bike out for some wild rides. But, what if you can’t decide between a mountain bike or an adventure bike? Not to worry – Cairn launched an e-bike that ...
Vegas Baby Luxury Yacht Flaunts Clean Esthetic and Lightweight Silhouette
8 May 2021, 09:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Vegas Baby sounds like an appropriate name for a private yacht that is about to take its owner on fun adventures at sea. Lightweight and luminous, this boat looks like pure delight on a breezy day. German boat manufacturer Y-Yachts unveiled thei...
This Tailor-Made 157 Feet Yacht Makes You Dream About Your Own Personal Boat
8 May 2021, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Designing your dream boat together with the manufacturer seems like the type of activity that anyone would enjoy. But, while not everyone can do that, we can all admire the result - a custom yacht with sophisticated style accents. Italian boat m...
NAMI BURN-E Scooter Takes Performance to Another Level with 60 MPH Speed
7 May 2021, 15:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Good news for electric scooter fans: the new NAMI BURN-E e-scooter, created by Michael Sha, is now available in the U.S, thanks to FluidFreeRide (FFR) in Miami. Most e-scooters are associated with the idea of daily commute and relaxed city rides...
B-52 Bomber Performs Simulated Hypersonic Missile Strike in Alaska Exercise
7 May 2021, 14:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tests for the AGM-183A hypersonic missile continue, this time as part of the Northern Edge (NE21) training exercise in Alaska. The strike simulation was successful in demonstrating an attack (kill chain) from sensor to shooter. A B-52H Stratofor...
London City Airport Now Operates a Remote Digital Air Traffic Control Tower
7 May 2021, 12:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With everything being “smart” these days, it was only natural for “smart infrastructure” to develop as well. A great example of this is Saab’s Digital Tower that is now operating at London City Airport. London City ...
Vektorr Concept Is Husqvarna’s First Electric Scooter, Great for Urban Commuters
7 May 2021, 09:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After having recently introduced their first electric motorcycle, the E-Pilen, Husqvarna now unveils the two other models in their e-mobility range. The Vektorr concept and the Bltz concept are designed for urban commuters who prefer the ease of ri...
Falcon 10X Ready for Domination, Boasts Mighty Rolls Royce Engine and Huge Cabin
7 May 2021, 07:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A private business jet that combines ultra-long-range and the latest technology with a spacious and comfortable cabin – this is what the Falcon 10X is meant to be. After previously releasing the Falcon 8X as what they called the &ldq...
The Air Force’s First Demonstration of the Skyborg Autonomy System Is a Success
6 May 2021, 16:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Air Force gets one step closer to developing the ultimate airborne autonomous system that will enable crewed-uncrewed teaming, after the successful first launch of the Skyborg autonomy core system. The Air Force announced that it carried out...
Artificial Intelligence to be Used for Creating a Modern Carbon Neutral Harbor
6 May 2021, 11:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the biggest harbors in Scandinavia, Port of Esbjerg, joins forces with Atos, a French company that specializes in digital transformation and cybersecurity, to develop a next-generation solution for transforming Esbjerg into a carbon neutral ...
USS Gerald R. Ford Completes Qualification Tests, Shows Outstanding Performance
6 May 2021, 11:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A Navy ship’s journey to her first deployment is a long and difficult one. But, whenever a milestone is reached, there’s a great sense of accomplishment for everyone involved. This is what crew members of the USS Gerald R. Ford felt whe...
An Autonomous Launch System Fires Turkey’s Hisar-A Missile, and It’s Spectacular
5 May 2021, 15:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Uncrewed weapon systems are becoming indispensable for today’s armies and Turkey is one the states that prove this to be true. The Turkish Ministry of Defense has recently announced the successful launch of their Hisar-A missile from an auton...
Discoverer Rugged Trek All-Terrain Tires Make Your Truck or SUV Even More Fierce
5 May 2021, 13:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’re sure you’re feeling ready for those great summer expeditions, but what about your SUV or your truck? They also need something special for the upcoming season, more specifically some new off-road tires. Cooper Tire’s new ...
U.S. Air Force Develops Special Laser Eye Protection, Pilots Are Loving It
5 May 2021, 09:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget about drones and warships – one of the main current threats to all pilots is actually the standard laser, which is much more harmful than you might think. Luckily, researchers at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) have developed ...
Joint U.S. Combat Forces Launch the Biggest Military Training Exercise in Alaska
5 May 2021, 07:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With the advancement of modern warfare strategies and weapon systems, complex training exercises with multiple participant units become more and more important. The U.S. Navy has been focusing on joint field training operations, with the approval f...
More Than 3,000 Robots to Work in the World’s Largest Electric 2-Wheels Factory
4 May 2021, 16:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ola Electric Mobility, the electric vehicle arm of Ola, is proving to be one of the most ambitious startups in recent years. Not only does it plan to develop an extensive Hypercharger Network for all of its 2-wheeler customers, but it’s curre...
Watch Russian Warship Moscow Get Back in the Game with a Terrific Missile Fire
4 May 2021, 14:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When it comes to warfare, it’s all about the newest drones and military robots these days. But, once in a while, old heroes come out to play and show that they still have what it takes to win. And Russia knows a thing or two about military as...
Get Your Pet Ready for the Next Road Trip with These Cool Subaru Accessories
4 May 2021, 11:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ready to take your pets on your next road trip or summer vacation? Then, you’ll also need some new pet-friendly accessories to make the car trip more comfortable for them. And you have plenty to choose from, with the newly-launched Subaru Pet...