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.
All Your Space Questions Will Be Answered During ESA's Space Safety Digital Fest
23 Jun 2021, 14:48 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / There are so many space-related questions to be answered that you’d wish there was a lengthy Q&A session on the topic, organized just for you. The best next thing is this digital Space Safety Festival organized by the European Space Agenc...
And the Prize for "Best Automotive Interior" Goes to Bentley’s Flying Spur
23 Jun 2021, 12:51 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Bentleys are not your ordinary cars that just get you around from point A to point B. They are a tribute to elegance and luxury, so it is no wonder that the Flying Spur won the “Best Automotive Interior” award. Robb Report is an Amer...
Lamborghini Huracán EVO RWD Spyder, Best Convertible of 2021
23 Jun 2021, 10:23 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Lamborghini’s Huracán EVO RWD Spyder keeps on collecting awards. After being named “sports car of the year” in early 2021, the Huracan recently won another award for “the best convertible of 2021”. Both award...
Skoda Stays Loyal to the Tour de France, Supports the Event for the 18th Time
23 Jun 2021, 09:03 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Skoda Auto doesn’t break the tradition and will support once again the Tour de France, for the 18th time. As recently announced by the Czech carmaker, Skoda will be the official main partner in this year’s cycling competition, which ...
Transformer E-Scooter Is Also a Powerful Motorbike, Built for Rugged Terrains
23 Jun 2021, 07:40 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / This electric vehicle is called the Transformer for a reason, as it is a 2 in 1 two-wheeler that can act as both your daily commuting e-scooter as well as your adrenaline pumper, ready for off-road adventures. The e-scooter/motorbike is the crea...
What It Takes To Build the Perfect Workbench for Your Car Workshop
22 Jun 2021, 15:44 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / If you’re a hopeless gearhead, you’ll probably spend a lot of time around your car, and you’ll want to show off your mechanic skills every now and then. Building a car workshop is a DIY (do-it-yourself) job if you’ve got the...
Israel Is Shooting Down Drones With High-Power Airborne Laser Weapons
22 Jun 2021, 14:57 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Israel is testing airborne high-power laser weapons that can shoot down drones with a precision of 100 percent. The Israeli Ministry of Defense recently posted a tweet showing interception tests using the new technology, stating that Israel is a...
Solar-Powered Robot Kit Lets You Build Your Own Mars Rover and More
22 Jun 2021, 12:46 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Want to build your own miniature space fleet that is solar-powered? Ciro’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) robot kits make great toys while honing your kids’ engineering skills, and teaching them about space. ...
Get Your Retro Groove on With the New Super73-ZX Lowrider E-Bike
22 Jun 2021, 09:26 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Retro looks wrapped in smart features, comfort, and convenience. This is what Super73 e-bikes are all about. The California-based manufacturer gets in the limelight again, with a cool, new two-wheeler, the Super73-ZX. The Super73-ZX is based on...
This Bike Light Records Videos of Cars Passing You by, Holds as Proof in Court
22 Jun 2021, 08:13 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Finally, a bike accessory that can hold in court! The Dashbike tail light is a clever safety device for your bicycle. It comes equipped with an HD camera that keeps tabs on all the cars that pass you by, making sure they maintain a safe distance fr...
The Company That Created Spot the Robot Dog Is Now Owned by Hyundai
22 Jun 2021, 07:39 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Hyundai gets into robotics and relies on Boston Dynamics, its new acquisition, to help it develop robots with advanced mobility, manipulation, and vision capabilities. Hyundai Motor Group recently announced it has completed the acquisition of B...
This Guy Made a Mazda MX-5 Miata Out of LEGO, Could Become an Available Set
20 Jun 2021, 09:42 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Mazda MX-5 Miata, a sports car that deserves to be honored in every possible way, including through a LEGO set. And this guy wants to help make that happen. Reddit user “awesomeaustinv” recently posted a project, asking the world to ...
In 2040 We’ll Be Swimming in 3D-Printed Bacteria Suits With AI Prediction
18 Jun 2021, 16:23 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / How will the year 2040 look swimwear-wise, you ask? We have no idea, but the Speedo swimsuit distributor has got its own mind-blowing vision and we’re still trying to wrap our brain around it ourselves. Turns out we’ll be swimming in su...
Turn Your Car Into a Comfy Hammock for Restful Nights on the Road
18 Jun 2021, 13:36 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Ah, summer road trips! A way to disconnect, decompress, get off the grid, leave your worries behind, and just drive. If you can also add a relaxing night’s sleep into the mix, sounds like the perfect vacation. So, meet the Backseat Bivy car c...
Four-Time Winner of the Tour de France Rides 147 Miles in Less Than Nine Hours
18 Jun 2021, 09:50 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Here’s how you get to win the Tour de France four times. Chris Froome shows us what it takes to become a world champion in cycling, with a training session of over 147 miles (237 km) covered in less than nine hours. And not just anywhere, but...
Plane Rides To Become Much Quieter With This New Type of Acoustic Material
18 Jun 2021, 08:41 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / This new type of acoustic material could revolutionize the automotive industry and make our vehicles considerably less noisy. It could be used in the automotive, aircraft industry, and more. We’re talking about the lightest sound insulatio...
This Snake-Looking Robot Could Be Used to Dig Holes on the Moon and Jupiter
18 Jun 2021, 07:52 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / What looks like a snake, digs like a mole, and uses granular fluidization to clear its path through the underground? Yes, we know, we’ve lost you at that last one, there, haven’t we? The answer is a type of soft burrowing robot that ...
Home Is Where Your Heart Is. Let It Be in France, in This Tiny House on Wheels
17 Jun 2021, 16:26 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Still not sure where to spend your summer vacation? How about in a natural park in France, in this chic tiny house? Baluchon is a tiny house builder from France and it has quite a few popular models in its portfolio so far. The Salamander (or &l...
Guy Invents Shocking Device That Zaps You When You Try to Text and Drive
17 Jun 2021, 15:31 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Our dogs are subjected to assiduous training sessions since puppyhood. And the methods used are not always the mellowest. Take shock collars for instance. How would you like it if you were shocked every time you made a wrong move? What about every...
Jane Fonda's 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Sold for $2.7 Million at RM Sotheby’s Auction
17 Jun 2021, 14:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Azzuro with black leather interior, a long-nose steel bodywork, torque tube, Ferrari Classiche certified, and a past to envy. Jane Fonda’s 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB was the most expensive car to be sold at RM Sotheby’s Milan Auction that too...