School
University of Hertfordshire
Expertise
Video games, aviation, AI
- Chris has been gaming since Christmas Day 1998, and still owns the original yellow Game Boy he received that day. It's proudly displayed alongside consoles he's collected from every generation since.
- As a lifelong history buff, Chris has been fascinated by the past, present, and future of airplanes since he visited Imperial War Museum Duxford at the age of 12.
- Chris discovered Amazon Echo's ability to change his living room lights to purple, red, yellow, and green with just a voice command years ago, and has been pushing the limits of AI commands gleefully (and annoyingly for his family) ever since.
Experience
Chris Littlechild has written from a young age, and now has almost 18 years of experience as a games journalist and entertainment writer. His work has appeared in a variety of other publications, from Ripley's Believe It Or Not! to WhatCulture, Screen Rant, TheGamer, Game Rant, and DualShockers. He has also found a new vocation in training new writers for the latter three publications, using his extensive experience.
Education
Chris has a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, English Literature, History and Historical Writing from the University of Hertfordshire.
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Aviation
By Chris Littlechild
There have been several occurrences of airplane windshields cracking in midair. Whether it causes an emergency landing, however, depends on a few factors.
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Technology
By Chris Littlechild
An Australian company has created a significant evolution of the construction industry in the form of Charlotte, a spider-like robot capable of building houses.
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Technology
By Chris Littlechild
Camping in extreme environments requires a tent stronger than what you may find at the camping store, which is where Heimplanet's tents come in.
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Aviation
By Chris Littlechild
During the Cold War, military secrets were at a premium, so when a Russian pilot decided to defect with his MiG 25, it was a huge get. Here's what happened.
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Cars
By Chris Littlechild
When temperatures drop, your car can become a haven for creepy crawlies. Here’s how to keep spiders and bugs from turning it into their winter retreat.
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Technology
By Chris Littlechild
Smart technology is being incorporated into all sorts of kitchen appliances. One new product uses sensors to "see" how your food is being cooked.
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Naval
By Chris Littlechild
The USS Illinois was supposed to be the fifth of the U.S. Navy's WWII-era Iowa-class battleships, but it never joined its siblings at sea. Here's why.
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Classic Cars
By Chris Littlechild
A gorgeous, iconic Jaguar was found all but untouched by time after being neglected for 15 years, and the video of its first clean is incredibly satisfying.
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Promoted
By Chris Littlechild
If you've been shopping around for a wireless video doorbell with no strings or fees attached, look no further than the XTU J9 Plus with a full view and chime.
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Naval
By Chris Littlechild
The United States Navy has a new destroyer with a high-tech missile detection system. Here's what it is, and how the system works.
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Technology
By Chris Littlechild
Delta’s CEO says there’s a surprising reason flights are taking longer today than they did decades ago, and it has little to do with the planes.
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Naval
By Chris Littlechild
After World War II, the U.S. Navy was looking for ways to expand its capabilities at sea. The USS United States had potential but was ultimately cancelled.
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Cars
By Chris Littlechild
Red lights are an essential part of traffic safety, but also a massive annoyance, so is there ever an opportunity where you can just ignore them?
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Aviation
By Chris Littlechild
During the Vietnam War, an plane was made that was so quiet, you wouldn't even realize it was flying over your head. Only 11 were made and they're rare now.
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Naval
By Chris Littlechild
The Freedom-class LCS isn't a large warship like the Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, designed to stay near the coast while on deployment.
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Motorcycles
By Chris Littlechild
Horror movie fans aren't the only ones celebrating Friday the 13th. Bikers also enjoy the unluckiest day of the month, and the reason why is pretty cool.
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Technology
By Chris Littlechild
The Long Island Rail Road has faced labor tensions before — and one strike changed everything. See what unfolded the last time trains stopped running.
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Aviation
By Chris Littlechild
The C-17 Globemaster and C-5 Galaxy are two iconic cargo planes currently serving in the United States military, transporting troops and equipment worldwide.
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Naval
By Chris Littlechild
Most of the U.S. Navy's aircraft carriers are stationed in the United States, but the USS George Washington lives on the other side of the world.
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Naval
By Chris Littlechild
Every single United States aircraft carrier is powered by a nuclear reactor, but its ally across the pond opted for a different fuel source.
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Aviation
By Chris Littlechild
The F-35 Lightning II has three variants catered to fit very specific needs for different militaries and branches, but only one of them can carry nuclear bombs.
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Cars
By Chris Littlechild
San Francisco played host to this particular style of bus, one that made a brief comeback before disappearing again.
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Aviation
By Chris Littlechild
The Boeing YC-14 is one of the most bizarre planes to have ever been built, but the unique design made it one of the best planes to have on a short runway.
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Military
By Chris Littlechild
The U.S. Army is reviving a 20th-century tactic by using Type O soldiers as “walking blood banks”. How does this system save lives in modern combat?
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Smartphones
By Chris Littlechild
Curious which Japanese town just told its citizens to cut phone time drastically? It’s an experiment in tech limits and the reasons are worth a look.
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Technology
By Chris Littlechild
Singapore Changi Airport was named the World’s Best Airport 2025 by SkyTrax, winning top marks in service, amenities, and passenger experience.
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Aviation
By Chris Littlechild
In modern warfare, deception can be as critical as firepower. Ukraine’s latest tactic highlights how decoys can reshape the battle for airspace.
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