Chris Littlechild
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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Stories By Chris Littlechild
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The Shelby Mustang began production in January 1965, as the Shelby GT350. It was the brainchild of the acclaimed Carroll Shelby,
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While it was once commonly held that manuals were cheaper than automatics, more recently, things have shifted.
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When it comes to capable off-roaders, the choice between a diesel and gasoline-powered rig really depends on the terrain and conditions you expect to conquer.
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As a project that quickly set the bar high in the sky for commercial travel, this iconic jet taught many lessons we can still learn from today.
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Believe it or not, the original Dodge Charger wasn't a hit. It took decades (and some pop culture appearances) for it to become the legend it's known as today.
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Where the Honda CB750 was considered the first superbike, Yamaha took superbikes to a new level with the YZF-R1's lightweight handling and performance.
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Cruise control has been around for decades, but how does it work? That depends on whether it's old-school cruise control or its modern, adaptive counterpart.
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From piloting drones to Project Maven, here's how the U.S. military is using AI in warfare.
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NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has been integral in humanity's efforts to explore the beyond Earth.
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A high-performance trim introduced to the range some years after the Bonneville itself, the SSEi would establish itself as a cut above the base version.
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The Gold Star managed something very special: It outlived the original company that developed it and was relaunched decades later with truly impressive specs.
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The M1 Abrams tank is held in incredibly high regard. That said, it also has some weaknesses to take into consideration.
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Ever been stopped by a police officer and wondered why he touched your tail lights as he approached the vehicle? Turns out there are a couple good reasons.
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In the early years of its development, the British Aircraft Corporation produced the One-Eleven, which certainly left a mark on the airline industry.
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Those beginning to look into Tesla's offerings may wonder what the difference is between the Tesla Model S and Model 3.
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The Bell AH-1 SuperCobra helicopter will forever go down in history for its influence on modern attack helicopters that the U.S. military uses today.
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Checking your transmission fluid in most cars is a similar process to maintenance like checking your oil, though not all cars' transmissions are the same.
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If ever a British tank aimed to evoke the spirit of Winston Churchill's resilience, it would be his namesake.
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Before you climb aboard that snowmobile and head out on an adventure, you might need to know a few riding tips if you're a beginner.
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The primary reason for the development of Airbus was to create a competitive European powerhouse in aviation.
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When it comes to resale value, the Tesla brand overall is in a rather interestng position among luxury car makers.
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The Focus was once the most popular car in Ford's stable, but you can't buy a new one today. This is why the company canceled production of an iconic vehicle.
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Periscope cameras have shown up in more recent modern smartphones, and can help with taking those longer-range shots without sacrificing too much quality.
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The de Havilland Comet was the world's first jet airliner and transformed the aviation world. Here's what to know about its development and demise.
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Though the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 might not be as famous as its Boeing counterpart, it still stands as an important part of aviation history for a few reasons.
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The Boeing 757 jet is one of the most iconic passenger planes ever made and has an interesting history, with a few design innovations that set it apart.
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Voyager 1 has traveled far, offering a privileged and unprecedented insight into the universe beyond our own.