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Hosted by Angharad Yeo, Tegan Jones, Rae Johnston and Amanda Yeo, Queens of the Drone Age is a peek at the insider conversations happening amongst some of Australia’s top technology experts.
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In this deep dive special from the archives, the Queens reveal some fun egg facts, the science behind Century Eggs, and share an Australian scientist who has defied nature itself...by inventing a gadget that unboils eggs.
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In this episode, Rae tries out a "cosplay fireplace" aka the Dimplex Ritz Portable Electric Fire with Optiflame Log Effect Heater and Tegan gets behind the wheel of the 2022 Mustang.
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Anyone who follows us on social media knows we are keen hikers, and we love our hiking tech - so we thought we’d share with you all a few of the latest gadgets, gizmos and gear we’ve been testing out.
Rae went along to the Blue Mountains Climbing School to complete a course all about old-school map and compass navigation. She also picked up a pair of gaiters for bushbashing - and found the fitting process harder than expected.
Meanwhile, Tegan gives a long-term review of the Sea To Summit collapsable lightweight cookware, and the $35 lantern everyone falls in love with.
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In this gadget chat, Rae looks at the Brydge 12.9 Pro keyboard for iPad, and Tegan reviews an $18 Kmart spice/coffee grinder.
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In this gadget chat Tegan hits the road with the new Turo app, while Rae settles in for an evening with Sony's new TV range.
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Introducing Droning On, a new interview-based Queens episode where we chat to fascinating experts about their jobs and relationship with tech.
Our first guest is Alden Rose - the Lead Sustainability Designer (Next UX User & Customer Experience) at Lenovo.
Tegan chatted to Alden on a recent trip to North Carolina, where she takes us through some of what her team does in the sustainable design space, including rewards and challenges.
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Sustainability is not just incredibly important keeping the planet alive, it's also a fun corporate buzzword. So when tech companies say they are making it a focus - we look at how.
In this deep dive special, we focus in on sustainable design, and who is doing it well.
Tegan travels to North Carolina to see what Lenovo are bringing to the table with product and packaging design, while Rae explores what Aussie scientists are doing to replace rare earth minerals used in everyday products.
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In this episode, Rae reviews a pair of solar-powered headphones while Tegan plays a Megagame (kind of a cross between live action roleplaying and model UN).
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In this catch up, Rae heads to gaming paradise (AKA Fortress Sydney), while Tegan tries out shiny new Uber features in the most unlikely (but coolest) of places.
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In this episode, the Queens take a look at Space Tech - things in our lives that exist because of space exploration, travel, or the agencies that look after star stuff.
There are cool new innovations constantly happening in this industry - but there are also everyday objects we owe to space research, so we take you through our favourites!
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In this week's gadget chat, Rae has finally been able to connect her Audio-Technica record player with some decent speakers - she puts the Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Era 300 through their paces with all manner of music. She also digs into the new sustainability considerations of the latest Sonos offerings.
Meanwhile, Amanda has been trying out not one, but two Mophie Snap+ chargers - the Multi-Device Travel Charger and the 4-in-1 Wireless Charging Mat. One she loves, one not so much. For dubious reasons.
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Apps are great, except for when they’re not. And some are just downright dodgy.
So in this ep from the archives, the Queens put some unethical apps under the microscope – such as Noom – as well as some of the practices that have allowed them to stay live and make money on the App Store and Google Play.
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Travel is on the agenda again! But before you pack your suitcase, is there some tech you might need to consider making space for - or even some you might consider ditching?
In this deep dive, the Queens look at our favourite gadgets and gizmos to take on the road/water/plane.
This episode is one of our deep dive specials from the Queens archives.
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In this episode, we dig into weird as heck medical tech. From using frogs as pregnancy tests, to a wellness toilet that analyses your poop.
This episode is one of our new deep dive specials, where we dig into the archives and pull out the segments our OG listeners have loved the most.
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Today we have a gift for you: we've dug into the Queens archives, and found a gem you may not have heard where we explore the wild world of vapourware - some of our favourite gadgets and games that never got released.
From the infamous Nintendo PlayStation (yes, really) to a printer that used reusable plastic sheets rather than paper, we've got some gems.
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In this week's episode Amanda regales the Queens with tales of her recent trip to Tokyo with Netflix.
There's a lot of anime talk off the back of Amanda attending Anime Japan and getting to go along to an actual anime studio where she got to see PLUTO being hand drawn. There's even talk of AI and the way that could impact the future of the art form.
Rae also discovers that Sailor Moon absolutely counts as her seeing anime and that there is an actual place in 90s kids brains for recognising Pokemon. It's true, it's been studied.
Amanda also talks us through how pasmo cards work, the delicious things she ate (and why you should use TikTok for food recommendations when you travel) and how you can absolutely get your technology blessed at some Japanese shrines.
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In this week's gadget chat, Amanda gets addicted to parenting in raising sim Volcano Princess, while Rae tries to help visually impaired people through the Be My Eyes app. Meanwhile, high flyer Tegan tries out Qantas' Business Class, because she is a Fancy Business Lady.
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Yes, this week's deep dive really is about chairs. This came about when Rad yelled out “chairs!” when we asked what she wanted to do. But you see, when it comes to Queens, we can make a tech topic out of anything.
Rad takes a look at kneeling chairs and whether they're actually good for your posture. She, of course, also got one from Facebook marketplace to test this for herself.
Rae also looks into whether massage chairs are as good as the real deal and cites many, MANY studies to back up the science behind this.
Meanwhile, Tegan looks at the history behind plane ejector seats and how they actually work.
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In this episode, Tegan is back in her happy place: the driver's seat of a bougie car. She reviews the brand new 2023 BMW 320i, which is the entry-level model in the range.
While it may look the same as previous models on the outside, the inner cabin is a different story. A total redesign and a very long touchscreen dashboard make it feel incredibly futuristic. Oh, and there are ports... lots of them.
Meanwhile, Rad is back to talking about her favourite thing: vacuums. It's not a Dyson this time, but the Tineco Pure One S12 Platinum. While some features make her brain go brrr, she has some things to say about the overall design.
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In this episode the Queens take a close look at the alternative meats industry. It's become increasingly popular in recent years as more fake meat pops up in the startup space as well as in supermarkets and on restaurant menus.
In addition to touching on different types of meat alternatives - including plant based and lab grown meat - we also look at how tofu is being used as meat in a very different way to how you might think.
We also discuss some of the current issues surround the fake meat industry - including potential health concerns, regulation restrictions and price.
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Your Queens have caught the travel bug, after a bit of jet-setting from the team! Amanda shares a super practical way to use your phone overseas, with an app called Airalo that provides international data eSIMs that she used in Japan. Tegan shows off her passion for practical fashion with a review of some next-level thermal-wear from Icebreaker, that kept her cosy as she traipsed across Canada. And Rad stays home and gives us an early look at the Kobo Elipsa 2. It's not only an ereader, but you can also annotate your books, create your own notebooks to draw in, and draw humorous images on smutty books.
Fair warning: things go a tiny bit beyond PG13+ right at the end.
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Mother's Day is just over a month away so we're getting in early this year to give you plenty of time to buy something for mum.
Of course, as always, this quickly turned into a list of cool things the Queens actually want for themselves and we encourage you to take it the same way. Maybe you deserve a treat too!
While we usually steer clear of household appliances for Mother's Day, Rae makes a great argument for a cute little robot - the Ecovacs WINBOT W1 PRO window cleaner.
If your mum loves to travel, Tegan recently tried and love the extra big July Checked Plus luggage. And Amanda recommends the Dermasonic+ Sonic Cleanser for the mums who need a little pampering.
But the Queens didn't stop there.
Rae thought it would be funny to ask a very specific someone else for recommendations. But you'll have to listen to find out who 👀
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In this episode Tegan and Amanda return from their respective overseas trips and have brought some reviews back with them!
Amanda took the Volume+ Backpack from July Luggage to Japan and was impressed by the pockets and anti-thieving protocols.
Tegan gives us the low-down on the 'Vegan McDonald's of San Francisco - Mr. Charlies. The gratuitous branding is truly next level and you can read more about it here.
And Rae reviews the fancy TheraBody TheraFace Pro, which is basically like having a face spa in your house. If you ever wanted to (gently) Theragun your face, this is your chance.
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From scientists making chocolate easier to temper to making biofuel from its waste - this episode of Queens of the Drone Age is a celebration of the giant bunny bringing us lil brown eggs - and everything they're made of.
Does dark chocolate help your vision? And how much can you eat before it kills you? We answer all your melting questions about the world of chocolate.
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In this week's gadget chat, Rad emerges from laptop land to tell us all about the HP Spectre x360 14”.
Meanwhile, Rae explores Dyson's giant air quality monitoring backpacks being worn by Melbourne schoolkids.
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From a magic lozenge that rebuilds tooth enamel to adhesives that dissolve with light - this week we take a deep dive into the toothy world of dental tech.
Rae brings the latest and greatest in Aussie innovations - including nanopores on implants and Virtual Reality training for injections, while Rad drops some fun facts about mole rats and Roald Dahl - plus lots more.
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In this gadget chat, the Queens are getting comfy.
Rad invested in “the world’s most comfortable basecamp mat” – the Exped Megamat Duo LW+ air mattress that has a very interesting way of inflating and deflating. Rae slept on it, so also gives her thoughts.
And Rae has been spending a fair chunk of time in bed lately, mainly to test out the Samsung The Frame television she’s popped up on her bedroom wall. She takes us through the art store, the installation process, and the battle it is engaged in with her Google Nest.
And while we’re cosied up in bed in front of a screen, Amanda has been playing a new rougelike deck building video game – Sigil of The Magi.
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We're taking a trip into the Queens of the Drone Age archives to re-visit one of our favourites that you also seemed to like.
That's right, it's poo-demonium as we get right down into the bowels of toilet tech.
We're a wee bit excited about this and don’t want to s(p)oil the episode in advance - but we’ll be looking at stuff like algae that turns waste into drinkable water and future toilets that will be able to detect diseases.
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We're digging into the archives with a Queens of the Drone Age classic!
From rubber going sticky to still having to charge all our devices every day, the Queens have a bone to pick with our biggest tech and gadget annoyances.
But, some solutions may be on the way...
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In this episode the Queens are heading off to the land of nod to explore the (sometimes terrifying) science behind sleep.
As it turns out, global warming is here to ruin the party again as it slowly erodes sleep across the world. So that's fun.
Meanwhile, sleep deprivation is extremely harmful for the body and can result in death.
But it's not all doom and gloom. They also cover lucid dreaming and some of theories behind what might cause it.
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Later this week the Queens are delving into the science of sleep. So Rad wanted us to try and review some sleep-related gadgets to match... with mixed results.
Rad checks out the Emma Cloud Hybrid Pillow while Amanda argues why a very bad treadmill app is absolutely linked to sleep probably. The 1.5 star review on the App Store says it all.
And Tegan reviews... you know what we're not gonna reveal that. You'll simply have to listen to the episode.
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The Queens are firing up the dusty old printer in the corner of your office... or are they?
In this episode the Queens do tackle printing tech... but it went in directions nobody expected.
Rad is the most normal of the lot, looking at the importance of certain inks and paper - especially when it comes to printing photographs.
Amanda takes us on a tasty journey in the world of 3D printed food, which is very much a thing. Rae delves into the human body where 3D print biomaterial is being used to print organs in real time.
And Tegan brings down the mood by looking at the rising issues of 3D printed guns in Australia, despite our strict gun laws.
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In this episode the Queens head to the South Pole as Amanda reviews survivor RPG The Pale Beyond.
Rae brings along a GHD Duet Style and Rad packs a Milwaukee M12 FUEL orbital detail sander.
Tegan just brings vibes.
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In this episode, the Queens answer a listener's question.
Our favourite (so far) three-and-a-half-star patron, Tracey, wanted to know all about clearing 'docs and data' off her iPad, and the best storage for digital photos and videos - so the Queens are on the case!
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This week the Queens are trawling the tepid depths of the ocean as Tegan drags them into her review of Eldritch fishing game, Dredge.
Full of mystery, insanity and some very disturbing fish, you have to cast your nets far and wide as you explore different islands to solve the mystery of why this particular portion of the seven seas is so very cursed.
Rad brings us firmly back to land with a review of the OutlookBaby Autoshade - a car window shader that's designed to block UV rays. But there's a very specific twist and testing of similar products here that you'll have to tune in for.
And Amanda heads to a Stray Kids K-pop concert in Sydney and explains the importance of lightsticks (and how long people line up for them) to K-pop fandom.
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Ah, the beautiful bean juice. We use it to increase our productivity, delight the tastebuds, and as a thinly veiled way to busy our hands when catching up with friends or new acquaintances. Coffee is a pretty central part of the Australian experience, and we couldn't be more stoked to chat about it!
In this episode, Tegan delivers us some history about the evolution of the espresso machine, while Rad takes us through some interesting ways to make coffee from around the world. She also breaks down why pod coffee is perhaps not the most delightful way to consume the beverage (spoiler alert: it has less to do with the environmental impact than you may think!)
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We're kicking off an entire week dedicated to our favourite type of morning brown, coffee! More on that in the deep dive later in the week, but for now Tegan and Rad review a couple of De'Longhi espresso machines - the Eletta Explore and the Specialista Maestro with Cold Brew.
De'Longhi didn't sponsor this ep, sometimes this is just the way the coffee puck crumbles.
Tegan also accidentally ends up reviewing a cold brew set she spent her own cash on, the Dripster Cold Brew Coffee Maker with the Hario Skerton Plus hand grinder. You can find both over at Alternative Brewing. It also isn't a sponsor, but its site and walkthrough videos are great.
And as an added bonus, here's the review of the De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Tegan tackled last year.
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Technology, but make it fashion.
In this episode, the Queens are getting all stitched up about science and tech in clothing - from the Google x Levi smart jacket collaboration, to 3D printed textiles that can generate power through the movement of our bodies.
They also ask some questions about the marketing of some nanosilver products...
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In this Deep Dive special from our archives, the Queens take issue with the internet and mobile connectivity being treated as a luxury.
Millions of Australians are unable to get online in a reliable way, or at all in some communities. This is called the digital divide and we dig deep in this episode as to how and why it exists, and what's being done to fix it - as well as perhaps also suggest a cheeky government overthrow totally as a joke, officer.
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Since first launching at the end of November 2022, ChatGPT has taken over our news and social media feeds. While AI has been around for a while now, this is one of the first times that it has been used at such a critical mass by so many regular users simultaneously, and that’s a big deal.
So this week the Queens are looking at ChatGPT, as well as some of the other popular AI tools like Lensa AI that are currently being utilised online. What do they do, what are their implications, and can the law keep up (it can’t)?
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It's a real big gadget chat this week - quite literally in Tegan's case because she recently got behind the wheel of the 2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak.
It's a whole lot of ute and she took it camping in zero-reception territory to really put it to the test. We don't want to spoil the finer details (though our Patreon newsletter subscribers already got a sneak peek) but between the tech inclusions, roomy dual cabin and fancy electric tray cover - she's dubbed it her favourite vehicle review ever 👁️👄👁️.
Sadly it wasn't all joy this week, with Rad reviewing the "single most disappointing piece of tech [she's] ever purchased." We're gonna leave you all hanging on what that might be.
And in classic Amanda style, she saw the resurgence of Tamagotchi's popularity and decided to find her old Gen 2 version from the late 90s rather than dropping cash on a new one. We love a fiscally responsible Queen.
She also tries a TikTok water bottle hack where you use the Tamagotchi to remind you to stay hydrated. The results are... interesting.
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It’s February, which is a deeply upsetting thought. But it also means it’s nearly Valentine’s Day! Here at Queen’s of the Drone Age, we celebrate whatever that might mean to you.
Whether you’re buying for a loved one, some gal pals (they were just roommates) or even yourself – we have some neat gift suggestions for you.
Rae offers up the Love Box, a very cute digital message sender. Rad keeps things deeply on brand by suggesting Flapper Head, which are absolutely adult flap hats. As Rad points out, “What could be sexier than sun protection?”
So many things.
She also throws in a vote for kitsch soap dispensers and the Nanoleaf Shapes, particularly the Hexagon Starter Pack, which was personally recommended by her partner Teja.
Amanda brings it all home with scheduled emails. We promise it is very cute and not at all work-related.
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In this week's gadget chat, Rae gets into a beef with the Audio Technica AT-LP60-BT turntable and the Sonos speaker system. Specifically, in an effort to try and get the bluetooth component to work.
Meanwhile, Amanda has been getting into the new HBO The Last Of Us TV series - so we dig into how much like the game it really is. Can we avoid spoiling an almost decade-old game while discussing its TV adaptation? We try, we promise.
Also: we discussed the science behind the fungi in the story a few episodes back in our Mushroom and Fungi Halloween Special.
Then, Rad reviews the iPad 10th Gen - the cheapest full sized iPad. What's the difference? What's the plus side (besides the price)? And what are the downsides? One issue we've detected already is the potential for Wild Apple Pencils.
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We're coming to that time of year when school and uni are almost back in session. Perhaps even some of you are getting ready to get back to work. Regardless of the circumstances, January is a great period to get organised for the year, and we have some gadgets and tips to help!
Rae tells us all about the laptop stand that changed her working life... and only costs $10 from Kmart. She also chats about her conversion to GoodNotes after decades of using paper notebooks and calendars.
Tegan becomes obsessed with a slick FYY magnetic pill organiser. Stay with us here! She argues its multi-purpose use after seeing an unhinged TikTok account use it for a whole manner of wild and sometimes unnecessary things. But our girl reckons it would be great for organising daily items for your school or work bag like hair ties, phone cables, gum and panadol.
She also preaches her love for Bento-style lunch boxes and covets the fancy ones with an in-built thermos to keep your food hot.
And Amanda talks through some of her study tips from when she was studying to be a space lawyer (probably). Apparently, she used to post them on Tumblr. No, we haven't been able to find the account yet :(
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This week's gadget chat is an eclectic one! Amanda kicks things off with a spoiler-free review of M3gan. If you haven't heard of it (and even if you have), we highly recommend you check out the trailer. Just try not to cry-laugh at this modern masterpiece of cinematic triumph.
Rae recently moved house, which made it the perfect time to try out the Roomba j7+ robot vacuum. On top of mapping your house and knowing what to avoid (mostly) it can run to a set schedule, spot clean on command and loads more.
And after Four-ish months of daily use, T3gan (she's re-branding) hands down her verdict on the July Carry All Backpack Series 2. After being gifted one in the middle of PAX week, she's lugged it across convention floors, used it as her only luggage for multi-night work trips and even took it to parliament during budget lockup. So is this the premium price tag worth it?
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The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, recently wrapped up - it is one of the biggest tech events in the world and practically takes over the entirety of Las Vegas.
You’ll see announcements of the hottest new tech coming out over the next year from big brands. But you'll also come across a lot of startups doing funky stuff, as well as some really conceptual tech that may never see the light of day. For example, this Ballie home robot that Samsung showed off at CES 2020 that we still desperately want to see on the market.
The show can get pretty weird, and so can we - so in this episode, we looked at some of our favourite weird, wacky and cooked stuff that came out of CES 2023.
Rad look at the Blok smart chopping board and the Sengled Smart Health Monitoring Light. That's a light that tracks you in your sleep.
Amanda became a fan of the Fufuly - a pillow that breathes at you - and also explained Neutrogena's Skin 360, which involves 3D-printed personalised skincare.
Rae falls in love with the L'Oreal Brow Magic - a device that prints your eyebrow makeup with a tiny inkjet printer. She also threatens her large adult son with the Mutalk - a soundproof Bluetooth microphone that fits over your whole mouth and muffles your words (or screams) from those around you.
And Tegan gets back on her BS with the Kohler aromatherapy shower pods and loses her mind over a Roland concept piano with some rather unique external speakers.
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Oh heeeeey everyone, we're back! Welcome to the first episode of Queens of the Drone Age for 2023. Well, kind of. You may have noticed a cheeky 🚨Announcement🚨 drop appear in your feeds, and if you haven't listened to it yet... we highly recommend it.
The TL;DR is that the people have spoken, and after two years of asking us, we've finally launched a Patreon! We have a full explainer in our previous episode and over on the Patreon itself. There's some cool stuff in there (and some secret things still to come) so go check it out!
As for this ep, we're back on the gadget chats! Rae bought herself a brand new fridge for the first time - the LG 847L InstaView Refrigerator. It's so fancy that some (censored) swears may have been dropped.
Tegan engages in an unsanctioned six-monthie review of the Jabra Elite 5 wireless noise-cancelling earbuds - a more affordable alternative to the likes of Apple AirPods Pro, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Sony WF-1000XM4. She also gets rightly roasted for being excited about the beige option.
Amanda ups the Queen's TikTok game by messing with the CapCut app, which offers more (and easier) editing options for video creation. Surprise, it's also owned by ByteDance.
And Rad drops some dollars on the Garmin DriveSmart 76 MT-S GPS after her partner gets her P Plates and legally isn't allowed to use map apps on her phone.
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It's a brand new year, and with it brings a big announcement from your favourite Queens.
We've launched a Patreon!
After two years of running the pod and being asked countless times, we're finally doing it!
We have some really fun stuff in there, including a brand new weekly newsletter and an exclusive Discord for our patron mates. You can find all of the details in this mini episode announcement and if you're keen and able to help support the show, you can find our Patreon Page right here.
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In this episode from the archives, the Queens share their wholesome safe havens on the internet - from mushroom subreddits to #CleaningTok.
Amanda also shares her memories of a Yahoo Geocities page that recapped Sailor Moon episodes in the early 2000s.
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In this deep dive from the archives, the Queens are talking communication, literally.
Tegan delves into the past to chat about how carrier pigeons work and Rae explains how the Metaverse is much bigger than Facebook and was first conceptualised in the early 90s.
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In this episode from the archives, the Queens are exploring online safety and the murky world of scams.
And it’s not all dodgy calls and texts.
They also dig into the fascinating subject of social engineering, what that means and how humans are often the most fallible system of all.
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In this episode from the archives, the Queens are talking about the science and tech surrounding death in the modern world – from Euthanasia rollercoasters and shovel buddies to using your ashes to grow mushrooms.
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We dig into the QOTDA archives for a holiday-themed special, with a deep dive into the history and science behind fireworks - and new drone alternatives.
Rad also insists that humans are descendants of moths, while Tegan and Rae discuss homemade sparkler bombs with a suspicious amount of detail.
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Happy Boxing Day, mates! As a special holiday treat, Rae and Rad recorded a cheeky extra 2022 episode for y'all.
Rae returns to the Apple AirPods Pro to talk about a surprising function - helping with her hearing. Meanwhile Rad takes a run at the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey Neo G85B Curved QLED UHD Gaming Monitor. Try saying that five times fast after over-eating during the Chrissie break.
We'll still be releasing some Queens Classics over the break, but we'll be back with a fresh episode in January!
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In this episode from the archives, The Queens chat cult tech. And no, not tech used specifically by cults for some reason. Although that might end up being the topic of a future episode...
Instead, it's those products that people get super intense about. Like Tesla, Peloton and Vitamix.
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This week the Queens look back at some of their favourite gadgets and games of 2022 - a year that has gone on for approximately one decade.
Tegan massages her eardrums with the Sony WH-1000XM5 (from episode 109), but also lays down some honourable mentions for the Google Pixel 7 Pro (from episode 151), M2 MacBook Air, M1 iPad Air (from episode 154), Cult of the Lamb and Pentiment.
Amanda brings back her Facebook Marketplace steam cleaner as well as her love for the Samsung Bespoke Airdresser, second-gen AirPods Pro (from episode 139) and, of course the now-infamous Mitsubishi Dehumidifier.
We had to limit Rad but she still managed to fit in the Dyson V15 (from episode 58), Sonos Arc (from episode 95), Spigen Flex Strap (from episodes 131 and 150, yes really), Elgato XLR (from episode 74) and ASUS Zenfold. There was even just enough room for her beloved popcorn maker.
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We usually have to smash through reviews in a matter of weeks here at Queens of the Drone Age. So many gadgets, so little time.
But we also really value lived experience and the more in-depth perspective that gives us on products long-term. So in this episode we're looking at some of the things we have been using long-term this year, including their weird quirks and the things we still deeply love about them.
Rad takes us along on her sandwich press buying journey, which resulted in the extremely fancy Breville Sear & Press Grill. It has waffle plates, it's amazing.
Rae takes us back through Logitech's Aurora Collection,which we first took a look at in Episode 121, to see how the range (aimed at women gamers) has fared over the last few months.
And Tegan details how she slowly fell in love with the M1 iPad Air, for work and play, to the point where she was using it more than the Queen's beloved iPad Mini.
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The Queens have spent the last few months thoroughly testing the Apple Watch Series 8 AND the brand new Apple Watch Ultra. While they probably won't be engaging in extreme sports anytime soon, even the most skeptical of Queens found themselves surprised by their love of the new mad lad, even on their small bird wrists.
Will the Ultra and it's insane battery win out in the end, or do they ultimately prefer something a little more outfit-versatile? You'll have to listen to find out.
Meanwhile, Rad does a full review of the foldy boi we took a peek at earlier this year: the ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED. She was too scared to take it out of the house because of the price tag, but Rae and Tegan come up with a solution to bankroll a stress test...
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This week's deep dive is a little more literal as the Queens look at seaweed and what's being done with it to help save the planet.
Tegan covers Perth-based startup ULUU, which is using beer brewing techniques to turn seaweed into an alternative to plastics. This is a big deal because seaweed captures more CO2 than trees, meaning this process is also removing it from the ocean. It is also quicker to harvest and doesn't require deforestation.
Rad also looks at the sewage problem in Bondi, which has severely impacted the underwater environment. Sorry, Eastern Suburbs folks, you might be swimming in filth. She also explores Operation Crayweed, helping restore the underwater forests on Sydney's coastline.
Also, seaweed pickles are a thing.
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This episode the Queens are trying three very different gadgets. Rae's dog Mia had a canine cold and was coughing phlegm up all over the carpet, so she invested in a Bissell Stain Eraser Pet. It's a wet vac that is specifically designed to clean up pet mess and is even cordless!
Rad and Tegan have also been playing with the new Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro. We all know Rad has incredibly high standards when it comes to camera photography, but even she was blown away by how much heavy lifting the software does - especially in low light.
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The year has once again come to an end quite quickly. Rude! This also means the holiday season is here, so the Queens are making some cheeky gift suggestions for you to get your loved ones - especially if its for yourself.
First up, Rae has fallen in love with the HidrateSpark Pro, partially because it makes drinking water a competition. And let the record show that a mere five years ago she instructed Tegan to rip on smart water bottles over on Gizmodo. Oh how times have changed.
Speaking of Tegan, she offers up Yum Cha as her affordable gift and/or stocking stuffer idea, which is even cheaper if you use the code QUOKKAQUEENS to get free shipping. No this isn't an ad, the game just rules and the creator is a lovely listener of the show!
For something a little pricer, she continues to be obsessed with the Sonos Roam and the vibe it brings to general summer activities.
Rad also has two pressies - the Spigen Flex Strap that we're pretty sure she manifested into existence, as well as an Aeropress for all you coffee lovers.
Meanwhile, Amanda has been in the kitchen again, preaching the gospel according to KitchenAid, especially if you're making pavlova for Christmas Day. And according to this TikTok guy, you can even repair them!
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In this episode, the Queens travel back to 16th-century Bavaria to help solve a murder mystery that spans almost 25 years. Well, not literally.
Tegan has been playing the hell out of Pentiment, the latest game by Obsidian that takes the player into a world where it very much feels like art and manuscripts have come to life to tell stories of intrigue, betrayal (and yes, murder) in the Alps, against the backdrop of religious reformation.
Every decision matters and anything you do or say could alter the course of history in this little town. Also, yes you can pet the dogs and cats.
Amanda goes back even further to explore the realms of Norse mythology in God of War Ragnarök. She takes a look at how it’s improved on the last title, particularly when it comes to graphics and gameplay, as well as what it’s like to become your own man when your dad is a god. Of war.
Meanwhile, Rad takes us on her precision research journey to getting a standing desk. This, and one methodical spreadsheet later, brought her to the UpDown Desk Pro. And apparently, it’s changed her life.
And in case you thought we weren’t very serious, full show notes - including the spreadsheet - can be found on the Queens of the Drone Age website.
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In this very special gadget chat, Rad and Rae are left to their own devices to test, well, some devices.
On the tech menu is the brand new Apple TV 4K, the AnkerWork B600 Video Bar and the very fancy July luggage. As a sidebar, Tegan has also been testing a July backpack, so stay tuned for a future episode for that!
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If you've been online at all over the past few weeks, you've probably caught a whiff of rapid decline of Twitter. Since Elon Musk was forced to spend a cool court-ordered US$44 billion on the platform, each day has brought a fresh crop of twists, turns, backflips, and of course, memes.
If it feels like things are changing every few hours: yes. There will probably be something new by the end of this sentence. It's been tricky to keep up as the plot increasingly thickens so we're here to catch you up on all the juicy Twitter goss.
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In this deep dive episode from the archives, the Queens are looking at accessibility in tech.
Amanda shares her experiences with epilepsy, Tegan looks at some of Apple’s accessibility features and Rad explores AI-assisted prosthetics. The queens also discover what the typewriter was originally invented for.
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In this episode from the archives, the Queens debate whether gadgets getting increasingly bigger is getting out of hand – literally.
We've seen the trend of big phones, televisions, and computer monitors ebb and flow over the past few years. We lived through the era of phablets, and now we’re seeing behemoth 85” TV’s become a common size being offered.
So from plus-sized phones to giant IMAX screens, is bigger actually better? Scientifically (and personally)?
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The Queens are digging into tech-based solutions for some of the things that are contributing to, or being caused by, climate change.
Rad explains urban heat islands and how city infrastructure is significantly heating up specific pockets of land across the country. She also looks at some of the potential solutions and how class and wealth factors in.
Tegan heads to Canberra for budget lock-up, where she broke the story about this being the first federal budget to introduce a country-wide EV tax exemption. She also gets into Australia's backwards approach to EVs, including the expensive price tags, confusing state-based incentives and in some cases, taxes applied to low-emissions vehicles.
And Amanda takes on a mini-history of climate change reporting, dating back to the 1800s, and our general choice to ignore it as a species. She also looks at some of the direct ways that climate change is impacting us, including crops becoming less nutritious due to high levels of carbon dioxide.
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Later this week we've got a climate change deep dive, and we thought we'd lead up to it with a look at some environmentally focused products! Rae spills the tea on the Philips Eco Conscious kettle and toaster, which is made from sustainable bio plastics. Rad gets saucy with a lamp in the shape of a soy sauce fish packet, and Tegan opens up the Queens Garage for a first look at the cheapest EV currently available in Austrlaia: the MG ZS EV.
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Oh baby, it's camera Christmas! Rad gets hands on with the new flagship Fujifilm X-H2 and the just announced Fujifilm X-T5. She runs through some of the specs, differences, and shooting experience. Then Rad and Amanda chat about one of technology's most unsung heroes: glass! From bulletproof (or bullet resistant) glass, to Pyrex, to whether or not glass windows slowly melt over the years - the Queens peer through and make it shiny.
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Sure, new tech is cool... but what about very, very old tech? In this Deep Dive the Queens discuss the lost art of Damascus steel, ancient mechanical computers, steel wire recordings, and the iconic boomerang.
This Deep Dive was originally released as part of episode 14: Roger Federer Is A Boomerang. You can find show notes at the Queens of the Drone Age website.
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For this year's Halloween Special, the Queens were going to go on a ghost hunt, but we already did that and don't wanna get double haunted. So instead we're delving into the horrifying world of mushrooms and fungi.
Don't get us wrong, they're awesome. But they can also rate pretty highly on the creep scale. Their interconnected mycelium network, how they spew spores around the place, and how fast they can pop up overnight - it's wild.
But there are some particularly special mushrooms and fungi that we wanted to spotlight because they're next level scary (and cool, honestly). We won't give too much away, but if you're after some tales of 'bleeding' mushrooms, another that control ants, or perhaps one that look like a tentacle monster and smells like rotten flesh on purpose, you've come to the right place.
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The Queens have been shoving something a little bit special in our ear holes recently. Don't be weird, they're earphones! Specifically, the brand new Apple AirPods Pro 2nd gen.
We’ve been playing stuff through them for a few weeks now and have some thoughts about the updated sound quality, noise cancellation and comfort factor. They also now have pinpoint location tracking, which we love because our mushy brains are forgetful sometimes.
On the food tech front, Amanda hit up Dodee Paidang Thai in Melbourne where robots served her food. Rad went to another one of their locations, also in Melbourne, but was served by humans. Sad.
Meanwhile, Rad checked out The Last of Us: Part 1, the latest remaster of the game for PlayStation 5.
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It's time for round two of Queens of the Drone Age's recap of Melbourne International Games Week! And when we say games we mean GAMES. In this episode, Tegan talks about two Aussie indie games that caught her eye - the Meccano-esque transportation challenge of Mars First Logistics and the 1950's bartending game Six O'Clock Swill.
Keeping up the celebration of Aussie indies, Rae considers leave horse heads in beds with The Godfeather. (Not really - the game is actually a mafia pigeon roguelike where you poop on people). Plus, Amanda celebrates the culinary classics in the Singaporean-made game Cuisineer, and incorrectly speculates that the HTC Vive Focus 3 VR headset could lead the Queen's to beat Rad's high score in virtual reality experience games like Zero Latency. They can't, though. No amount of hardware would help them. This is not Rad writing this.
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The Queens headed south for Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW). While there Rad hosted High Score, Rae attended the Games Connect Asia Pacific conference (GCAP), all four Queens hosted the Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs) and then they all played loads of games at PAX Australia.
There was too much cool stuff to fit into one episode so you're getting two parts this week! In this episode, Amanda and Tegan play Yum Cha, a gorgeous card game by Quokka Games.
Rae also talks about the incredible First Nations Community Room, featuring Indigitek, Guck, Indiginerd and 4Phase Games.
Meanwhile, Tegan came home from PAX and immediately played the Dredge demo for three hours - a sinister fishing game with a Cthuluesque undercurrent.
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We're not sure if you noticed, but the Queens love some gadgets.
Rae hits the road with the Uniden DashView 50R and tries her best not to end up on the Dash Cam Owners Australia YouTube channel.
Meanwhile, Rad puts the Suunto Peak 5 to the test and Amanda gets EXTREME with the GoPro Hero 11 Black.
That's a lie, she filmed very sensibly.
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In this gadget chat, Rae tries and fails to successfully use the Belkin SCREENFORCE™ TemperedCurve 2-in-1 Treated Screen Protector + Bumper for Apple Watch Series 7 (yes, that's its full name). She also explored if screen protectors are even necessary, digging into what materials modern screens are made of - and just how hard they really are.
Meanwhile, Rad takes a look at Samsung's new OLED TV range and we chat about why it's so important to adjust your TV settings.
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In this Deep Dive, the Queens take a look at one job the robots should have taken from us long ago - cleaning.
From cleaning via Artificial Intelligence, to science to get the mould off your silicone, to giant wardrobe machines that refresh your clothes - we've got you covered.
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In this week's gadget chat: Amanda exposes us all to the joys and horrors of Pokemon created by an Artificial Intelligence generator, Rae shares her own horror story with a journey through iOS16 hell and Rad gives us the ins and outs (and twists and turns and bends and folds) of the Lenovo Yoga 9i.
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For thousands of years, extreme beauty treatments have been a thing. Humans are obsessed with finding new ways to make themselves feel beautiful - from urine-laced teeth whiteners to tapeworm diet pills.
So in this episode, the Queens look at some modern beauty tech marvels, including foundation robots and acne treatments.
Tegan even personally tests out a cryotherapy chamber.
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iOS 16 is now officially here! So this week Tegan (who has cheekily been using it since the dev beta) runs through her top 3 features so far.
And if you're wondering about the iPhone 14, the Queens got their hands on a few models so stay tuned for our review in the near future.
Meanwhile, Rad clears the air (quite literally) with the very fancy Samsung BESPOKE air purifier, and emphatically shares that she's found the best phone accessory ever: Spigen Flex Strap.
Plus, Amanda reports back on her preview of the sequel to the very popular Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope.
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Tech can be good; but it can also be bad, and very, very ugly.
In this deep dive from the archives, we take a look at some lofty promises tech could not live up to - like video streaming platform Quibi, exploding hoverboards, 3D TV's, Uber (but it's just a bus), and a $400 machine that gives you "fresh" juice from a vacuum sealed packet.
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Science Fiction is the land where all our technological fantasies flourish. From flying cars to lifelike holograms to teleportation, sci-fi has given has a rich catalogue of wishlist items that may even be possible one day (if it weren't for those pesky laws of physics).
In this deep dive from the archives, the Queens chat about all the things sci-fi has conjured that they wish they could get their grubby little hands on: like the toasting knife from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, to Men In Black's neuraliser, to Tubby Custard from Teletubbies.
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In this Deep Dive special from our archives, it's all about the best ways to actually buy the tech we talk about.
The Queens reveal their insider hints and tips and tricks - and warnings - when it comes to handing over your hard-earned cash in return for some shiny electronics.
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The Metaverse isn’t a new concept, and it certainly isn’t one exclusive to the blockchain space. Over the years, there have been plenty of online communities and spaces that fit the brief.
In this deep dive, the Queens revisit the metaverses we used to haunt online - from Habbo to Second Life - while also taking a look at the mental health impacts of these spaces.
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From the original eyeglasses and questionable 19th-century contacts to bionic eyes; we're going back to the week the Queens explored everything about pimping your peepers.
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Sure we've talked about foldable phones before, but what about laptops with foldable screens? This week the Queens check out the ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED and surprise themselves with how taken they are with it. And not just because of the bendable screen. From the detachable wireless keyboard to the fancy leather case, this foldy boi is pretty special.
Rae and Tegan also get into Card Shark - a gorgeous adventure-meets-card game where you steal and deceive your way through 18th century France by learning real world card tricks.
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You know how old-school villains would threaten to steal weather machines? It turns out, weather alteration technology is absolutely a real thing that is being used to make it rain during droughts and lessen the impact of cyclones. But it hasn't just been used for wholesome purposes. It's also been harnessed to guarantee good weather during certain Olympic Games and weaponised during wartime.
While we're on weather, the Queens also look at what La Niña actually is (and its real-world impact), as well as Australian satellites that are needed to provide critical Aussie-environment-specific information to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
Rae also introduces us to the Carrot weather app! It not only sends you on Carmen Sandiego-style treasure hunts but has a customisable personality. If you ever wanted a sassy weather app with communist political leanings, you now can.
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The Queens hit the road in a very special electric vehicle. Tegan has spent the week testing the Audi e-tron S Sportback, which costs a casual $175,000. She and Rae even managed to drive it around the Blue Mountains so they could report back on all their favourite features (and there are a LOT)...and stick Tegan in the boot. They also touch on the current state of the EV market in Australia.
Meanwhile, Amanda has been playing I Was A Teenage Exocolonist - a narrative RPG with card battling elements and extremely cult vibes. She chats through the gameplay, gorgeous art style and the extremely important and relevant themes the game has, despite being set on another planet.
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Time isn't real, meaning it's nearly Father's Day again. So the Queens are bringing that Big Dad Energy with some gift recommendations for whoever in your life deserves a nice treat at this time of year.
Tegan is all about the outdoorsy dad, recommending the very fancy Leatherman Free P4 and Bose Soundlink Flex outdoor speaker. The fact she actually wants these things for herself is irrelevant.
Rae targets cooking dads (or those who need a little help in the kitchen) with the Meater - a smart meat thermometer with an app and wireless range.
Meanwhile, Rad brings the biggest dad energy of all by trying to bring zip-off pants back, and Amanda creates an entire escape room experience for Papa Yeo.
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Another week, another gadget chat! In this episode, Tegan reviews the Logitech Aurora range: a group of PC gaming accessories aimed at women. She puts the headset, keyboard, and mouse to the test - from the design and ergonomics to the comfort and price point.
Rae also gets on the hiking trail with a set of Uniden walkie-talkies. She specifically looks into the Kid Zone feature and what safety (if any) it actually offers. Meanwhile, Rad checks out a deeply specific gadget that targets the vagus nerve that claims to help with anxiety. "Officially" speaking it's called the Sensate, but Rad rightly dubbed it the "Buzzy Egg".
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It may seem like the bath is a bad place to inject tech into, but we say that's wrong. We love a bath here at Queens of the Drone Age and refuse to limit our tech to the outside of its warm sudsy waters.
While we may not recommend you ruin your Nintendo Switch with condensation like Tegan did, we are big advocates for bath tech in general. So in this episode, we're looking at the innovations in this space - from super fancy baths with inbuilt aromatherapy, to ones that you walk into somehow?
Amanda also ruins our fun with some upsetting bathtime science facts.
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It's been a great week for game releases and the Queens got some sneak peeks so they can give you the low down.
Tegan fulfilled her destiny by becoming a cult leader. No, not in real life. Yet. She's gotten heavy into Cult of the Lamb and we're surprised she stopped playing to record the episode. A cross between a cult management sim and a roguelike, you'll probably like it if you're a Stardew Valley fan with a dark sense of humour.
Meanwhile, Amanda has been shaping young minds with Two Point Campus, the kinda-sequel to the wildly popular Two Point Hospital. Or, for those of you as old as us - the thing that was basically a remake of Theme Hospital. Pro Tip - you can get it free with Xbox Game Pass already.
And in a truly shocking turn of events, Rad tests... a set of headphones! She puts the new JBL Quantum 610 to the test to see how different it is from the previous generation.
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In celebration of LEGO's 90th anniversary this week, we take a look at some of the wonderful things LEGO has inspired: from velcro-covered building blocks to thermal storage blocks that could (potentially) end fossil fuel usage altogether. Rae also goes digging in human poo to find swallowed LEGO pieces (metaphorically). Join us for this exploration of the engineering and creativity that LEGO has sparked!
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In this gadget chat, Rad checks out the WHOOP 4.0 - the fitness band, not the loud excited sound.
And for those of you who love gaming and/or productivity, Amanda and Rad check out the SteelSeries Aerox 9 wireless mouse, up to and including its casual 12 side buttons, while Rae checks out the Aerox 5, with slightly fewer side buttons.
Rae also takes a look at Our Pure Planet's Bluetooth Headphones, which are both 100% carbon neutral and 125% plastic regenerative.
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With more and more of our lives being lived online, the way we represent ourselves in digital spaces is becoming more complex. While many of us have been using avatars and connecting with online representation for years, the looming metaverses of the future raise an array of important questions.
Is it okay to wander around as an idealised version of yourself online or should you portray yourself more realistically? What are the ethical implications of using an avatar that portrays someone of a different race or gender?
There's a lot to consider as we increase our entry into 3D spaces in a more encompassing way. And this week the Queens are here to navigate it with you.
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In this catch-up, Rad tells the Queens about her recent trip to Coonabarabran, NSW, to check out the Huntsman Telescope - the first (and only!) of its kind in the southern hemisphere (which you could technically build yourself for a cool $30k). She also got to take a Canon R7 mirrorless camera with her, in celebration of the Canon lenses used on the Huntsman.
Also, Amanda gives us the lowdown on a game that's basically a playable horror game: The Quarry. And Rae laments that she has to send back the TCL 65C835 mini LED TV.
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Artificial Intelligence is a term thrown around so much that it can be difficult to know what it actually means and how it’s used in the real world. Spoiler alert - it’s not just Skynet (even though it is sometimes Skynet).
So this week the Queens are looking at some of the different types of AI and what it's doing - from saving the turtles to Tesla's autonomous vehicles. They also look at some of the problems with how AI is programmed, and the biases this can lead to. So join us for this intelligent chat with no added sugar*!
*Artificial sweeteners only.
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The Queens get aggressively clean as Rae explains the genius and therapeutic nature of Powerwash Simulator.
Meanwhile, Tegan gets back on her mid-range phone soap box with a review of the brand new Google Pixel 6a.
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Apps are great, except for when they're not. And some are just downright dodgy.
So in this episode, the Queens put some unethical apps under the microscope as well as some of the practices that have allowed them to stay live and make money on the App Store and Google Play.
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Rad reviews the very fancy SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset, Rae checks out the wholesome farming (and witchy!) mobile game Wylde Flowers, and Tegan takes issue with BMW announcing a subscription service for heated seats.
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In the wave of Roe V Wade being overturned, the Queens cover how to keep your phone and computer data more secure - from VPNs and end-to-end encryption to signal-blocking Faraday bags for your device.
The Queens also take a look at Google announcing auto-deletion of sensitive data, and whether that might actually be a red flag.
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In this episode Rad and Tegan are left to their own devices, quite literally. Tegan breathes heavily over the brand new flagship Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones while Rad takes a look at the much smaller Sony LinkBuds S - the ones without the hole in them.
Rad also adds to her Vibe Kingdom with the Philips Hue Play Gradient Light Strip and Play HDMI Sync Box.
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In this Deep Dive special from our archives, it's all about the plants!
The Queens explore grow lights, hydroponic herb gardens, historical beauty poisons, modern medicinal discoveries – and even how they respond to music.
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In this Deep Dive special from the archives, the Queens fire up the old dial-up modem to regale us with tales of their early years on the internet.
Embarrassing childhood email addresses, roleplaying in Yahoo Chat, scamming people on Neopets… it’s a wild ride.
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The Queens go on a tour of one of Australia's most haunted locations - the Q Station at Manly. Armed with some ghost hunting tech and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, they try their hardest to record a ghost without actually bringing one home.
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Later this week, we've got a super special ep where we go ghost hunting (cause bustin' makes us feel good). In preparation, please enjoy this vintage QOTDA episode that's all things paranormal. The only thing we didn't discuss was Paranorman (2012). It was a surprisingly good film.
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We take a look back at an early episode of QOTDA where we chatted about the pinnacle of cinema: video game movies. Move over Cannes and eat dirt Sundance, because the Queens have the real cinematic masterpieces.
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As part of Not E3, the Queens flew down to Melbourne to experience the Xbox Bethesda showcase at the very normal time of 3am because Australia. Rad couldn’t make it, so Amanda and Tegan make her real jealous with tales of new games, green fairy floss, and what they’re most excited to see from Xbox Bethesda over the next 12 months.
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Colour plays a huge role in the way we perceive the world, and in more ways than one. We use colour to signal our identity or membership of particular groups, to induce certain feelings or emotions in ourselves, and to tell when certain animals may not be safe to pick up and pet.
So in this episode, we're talking about colour, how we use it, and how it uses us - from Vanta black to Baker-Miller Pink and even how the colour gamut in televisions works.
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Rae unwinds with city-building ‘game’ Townscaper, while Amanda tries out the extremely shiny EPOS H3PRO hybrid headphones.
Rad also reaches her final form by inadvertently trying out the Boost Charger Pro portable wireless charger and the Boost Charge 20K power bank in the emergency room. Classic.
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From the history of geography to Google Maps, sat-nav systems, geocaching, and international security issues - in this episode the Queens take a deep dive into the wide world of Map Tech.
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Rad answers a listener's question with a review of the Apple HomePod Mini. Will it fit into her vibe kingdom? Or will it be too large of a tennis ball?
Plus, Tegan tests out instant grocery apps like MILKRUN and Voly that promise delivery in 10 to 15 minutes.
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The Queens deep dive into tech...for our pets! What works? What doesn't? What do we wish we had?
Also: can those buttons really teach your dog to "talk"?
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The Queens dive deep into some retro-futurism; what people in the past thought the future would look like!
Featuring the 'house of the future' from 1950s Disneyland, electro-shock haircuts, Lunar Olympics and VR cycling from the 1890’s. That's not a typo.
This episode is one of our new deep dive specials, where we dig into the archives and pull out the segments our OG listeners have loved the most. Warning: we were just over a month into lockdown at the time of recording, so things get a bit...loose.
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In this episode, we answer a question from one of our loyal listeners - and it's all about how we came to do what we do!
Please enjoy the Origin Stories of the Queens of the Drone Age, filled to the brim with tips and tricks about some of the many ways to be a STEM journalist.
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In this week's gadget chat Amanda learns to stop worrying and love wireless tech with the Belkin 2-in-1 Wireless Charger.
Meanwhile, Rae tries out A Kinder World, aka therapy disguised as a mobile game, and Rad’s freakishly sensitive ears compared Sonos’ Arc and Beam soundbars.
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This week the Queens reveal their best online bargain-hunting tips, from websites and browser extensions to visiting the decrepit bowels of Facebook Marketplace.
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With Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) coming up, the Queens chat cool accessibility tech out in the world right now.
Rae checks out a handless gaming bracelet, while Tegan falls in love with the Dot braille watch.
Rad also looks at some of the iPhone’s accessibility features, and Amanda attends a virtual concert because real-world ones can be risky with epilepsy.
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While Rad froths over the very fancy STM Dux backpack, Tegan deep dives into the Oppo Find X5 Pro.
That’s right, backpacks count as tech - because we said so.
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The Queens delve into fitness tech - beyond just exercise tracking. From accelerometer and GPS tech, to how analytics and vitals monitoring brought Tegan and Rad peace of mind during Covid.
Amanda also looks at sleep tracking while Rae swears she isn't possessed.
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Mothers Day is coming up - so the Queens took the opportunity to recommend some gadget shaped gifts for any special person in your life who deserves a treat - including yourself!
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Another week, another gadget chat! In this episode Tegan gets the fancy new Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 in her ear holes.
Meanwhile Rad compares two wireless charger bluetooth speaker combos - the Laser Fabric and Tivoli Revive.
Amanda also shares her latest Facebook Marketplace find - an 11 year old steam cleaner - and Rae tests the HyperX Streamer Starter Pack.
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In this deep dive special, the Queens reveal some fun egg facts, the science behind Century Eggs, and share an Australian scientist who has defied nature itself...by inventing a gadget that unboils eggs.
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Amanda gets swole with the NordicTrack Vault while Tegan puts the new Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV through its paces.
Meanwhile, Rae tackles a bunch of KitchenAid accessories, including the pasta maker and meat grinder. She swears she isn’t throwing serial killer vibes but we’re not sure.
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Robots may be the future, but this week the Queens examine some of the things they’re not so good at – from crafting jokes to the nuance of translating languages.
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In this Queens classic, we get in the bin to talk e-waste.
What big companies like Apple and Samsung are doing about the growing problem, and how hungry little microorganisms might be able to help.
Meanwhile, Rae tries the new Facebook x Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses and Tegan plays with a new De'Longhi manual coffee machine.
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In this episode, we dig into weird as heck medical tech. From using frogs as pregnancy tests, to a wellness toilet that analyses your poop.
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Travel is on the agenda again! But before you pack your suitcase, is there some tech you might need to consider making space for - or even some you might consider ditching?
In this deep dive, the Queens look at our favourite gadgets and gizmos to take on the road/water/plane.
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In this episode, we explore the wild world of vapourware - looking at some of our favourite gadgets and games that never got released - from the infamous Nintendo PlayStation to a printer that used reusable plastic sheets rather than paper.
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Rad tries out the new and unique Sony linkbuds, while Amanda checks out Ghostwire: Tokyo.
Meanwhile, Rae has a crack at hiring electric scooters on the street.
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The Metaverse isn’t a new concept, and it certainly isn’t one exclusive to the blockchain space. Over the years, there have been plenty of online communities and spaces that fit the brief.
In this deep dive, the Queens revisit the metaverses we used to haunt online - from Habbo to Second Life - while also taking a look at the mental health impacts of these spaces.
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Rad and Tegan try out the new baby iPhone SE (2022), Rae falls in love with a PlayStation 5 console cover, Amanda uses a Mitsubishi dehumidifier after her house floods and Tegan takes her first flying lesson.
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It's poo-demonium this week as the Queens get right down into the bowels of toilet tech.
We're a wee bit excited about this and don’t want to s(p)oil the episode in advance - but we’ll be looking at stuff like algae that turns waste into drinkable water and future toilets that will be able to detect diseases.
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Tegan backflips on the vanilla Samsung Galaxy S22 and argues why smaller is sometimes better.
Meanwhile, Rad adds to her ever-growing Vibe Kingdom with some decor tech straight out of the 60s.
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In this Queens classic episode, we get in the kitchen to chat about our favourite gadgets to make a meal.
Plus: Rae and Tegan took a flight to the Super Blood Moon while Amanda and Rad checked out a fancy Samsung Fridge.
Also, we tried out some Sony TVs becasue of course, we did.
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From the original eyeglasses and questionable 19th-century contacts to bionic eyes; this week the Queens are all about pimping your peepers.
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In this gadget episode the Queens chat about the allure of surround sound at home thanks to Sonos, specifically the second-gen Sonos Beam.
Meanwhile, Rad and Amanda review the Elgato FaceCam and Wave XLR, neither of which was actually used for streaming.
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Millions of Australians are unable to get online in a reliable way, or at all in some communities.
This is called the digital divide and the Queens take issue with the internet and mobile connectivity being treated as a luxury.
They chat about it in this episode and perhaps also suggest a cheeky government overthrow totally as a joke, officer.
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Tegan reviews the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, while Rae parties like its 1984 with mobile Tetris.
Meanwhile, Rad becomes the villain of her own story by playing with a weather station and claiming to have a deeply specific superpower...
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The Queens chat cult tech. And no, not tech used specifically cults for some reason.
Instead, it's those products that people get super intense about, like Tesla, Peloton and Vitamix.
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Rae very legally tests an Unagi electric scooter, while Rad and Amanda try two Samsung products that aren't the Galaxy S22: the Samsung Freestyle projector and the Odyssey G7 monitor.
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In this Queens Classic Episode, we look into the future of food production - including plant-based meat, insect flour and why you should check your soil before planting veggies.
Meanwhile, Tegan tests the new Jabra Elite 3 earbuds, Rae uses Plex for social distance movie nights and Rad judges Apple’s Spatial Audio.
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February is just around the corner, which means you may be on the lookout for some presents for Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day or even for yourself because you deserve a treat.
And boy do the Queens have some gift ideas...that are mostly stuff they want for themselves.
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Tegan avoids getting beat up the gym with the Skullcandy Push Active earbuds, while also turning her life into a 90s sitcom with the Jabra PanaCast 20 webcam.
Meanwhile, Rae tries to not drop the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition in the bath, and Amanda plays You Will (Not) Remain.
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It's back to school time for a lot of kids and because it is 2022, that can mean having to shell out for new classroom-friendly tech.
So the Queens have some advice on what's worth buying, what laptop specs actually mean, and how to not get swindled by your offspring.
Rae also reviews the Belkin Soundform Mini wireless headphones for kids (or adults with tiny heads).
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The Queens are getting comfy with some fancy new Ergotune Supreme chairs.
Rae takes issue with the Spotify Enhance feature, and Rad turns her house into a "vibe kingdom" with some Philips Hue smart lights.
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The Queens are back from a break and itching to chat about all the gadgets they got their hands on over the holidays!
Rae took a working holiday in gentle indie game Lake, Tegan tried out the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Amanda poked a stick at Roccat's new desktop mic, and Rad played around with some speakers because of course she did.
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In this Queens Classic episode, Rad's vacuuming dreams come true this as she and Amanda review the Dyson V15 Detect.
Then, the Queens head over to the Zero Latency free-roaming virtual reality arena to kill pirates after an island party goes awry in the new Far Cry: Dive Into Insanity VR game.
We then chat about all things VR and its use in everything from therapy to real estate.
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In this Queens Classic episode, we delve into the world of germ tech - including anti-microbial phone cases, a bacteria-sucking wound dressing and virus-attacking fabric.
Meanwhile, Rad reviews the Fujifilm X-E4 camera, Rae checks out LG's new rollable TV and Tegan discovers how badly the internet thirsts after an invisible man.
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As the 2021 hellscape draws to a close, the Queens deep-dive into the history and science behind fireworks and new drone alternatives.
Rad also insists that humans are descendants of moths while Tegan and Rae discuss homemade sparkler bombs with a suspicious amount of detail.
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In this Queens Classic episode, we are getting ripped.
Amanda tries some exercise games, and Rae tests a health app that doesn't make you feel bad about yourself.
We also all have some very strong opinions about Peloton.
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This hellscape of a year is almost done, so the Queens are reflecting on their favourites gadgets of 2021. No spoilers but we can reveal that tech is involved. We were shocked too.
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This episode the Queens are exploring online safety and murky world of scams. And it's not all dodgy calls and texts. They also dig into the fascinating subject of social engineering, what that means and how humans are often the most fallible system of all.
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Rae describes her frustration with Google Nest Cams while Tegan is emotionally scarred by the Microsoft Surface Go 3.
Fortunately, Rad has been having a pretty good time with latest foldy boy, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G.
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The science behind why car trips make you sleepy, that time BMW made a car with an in-built flamethrower, and Henry Ford and Thomas Edison being glamping buddies in the early 20th-century feature in this Queens Classic episode.
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The Queens have been thinking a lot about combination tech. Gadgets - real or imagined - that smush two things together to provide something superior. Hopefully.
In this episode, we share some of our favourites (and not-so favourites).
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Rad gets super into foam and Amanda not only tries a wireless headset, but levels up to being a dual-class Bush and Space Lawyer.
Meanwhile, Tegan has the exclusive scoop on a recent telco data breach.
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We're rocketing towards the end of the year, which means the holiday season is almost upon us!
So this episode the Queens are divulging some of their Christmas gift guide ideas.
But really they would work for any occasion, even as a sneaky treat for yourself, because you deserve it.
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The Queens inadvertently get fit!
Rad tries out the Suunto Peak 9 smartwatch, which can measure some deeply specific exercises like open water swimming (seriously) and exploring the Mariana Trench, probably. Amanda also treats herself to a fancy new desk treadmill after hunting down the best price like Liam Neeson.
And if that wasn't enough for you, Rad also gets angry at a speck of dust.
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For our 50th episode, we're talking communication - literally.
Tegan delves into the past to chat about how carrier pigeons work and Rae explains how the Metaverse is much bigger than Facebook.
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Amanda explores wholesome Aussie indie game Unpacking while Rae and Tegan mess around with not one but two headphones: the Logitech G435 and Apple AirPods 3.
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From rubber going sticky to still - in 2021 - having to charge all our devices every day: the Queens have a bone to pick with our biggest tech and gadget annoyances But, some solutions may be on the way!
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Rae goes to TV heaven with the the extremely fancy 65-inch LG C1 OLED, Rad treats herself to a life-changing teleprompter and Tegan has a double review of the new Google Pixel 6 phones.
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In this deep dive episode, the Queens look at accessibility in tech.
Amanda shares her experiences with epilepsy, Tegan looks at some of Apple's accessibility features and Rad explores AI-assisted prosthetics.
We also discover what the typewriter was originally invented for!
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This week in tech, Rad has been digging in her girlfriend's ear with a camera-mounted gadget, Amanda busted out a decades-old foot spa (to live her best life) and Tegan has been playing Inscryption, a kinda-deck-builder that will completely mess with your head.
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Technology has gifted us with alternative ways to be laid to rest. From euthanasia rollercoasters and shovel buddies, to using your ashes to grow mushrooms - the Queens explore some of the cooler options for your mortal form's farewell.
If death is a topic that you find uncomfortable or upsetting, we recommend skipping this episode.
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It's time to chat gadgets! Amanda has been up late watching the Dota 2 International, Rad has been using a new cycling app and Tegan has been playing with the new Nintendo Switch OLED.
Meanwhile, Rae has blessed her household with her first microwave in a decade.
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From zippers and looms to polyester and smart shoes, the Queens are diving into the clothing technology we've tried, tested, love and loathe.
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The gadget chat you've been waiting for - everything iPhone 13.
From the intimidatingly enormous iPhone 13 Pro Max to the smol boi Mini, the Queens discuss what they like, don't like and which they think is the best one to chuck money at.
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We’ve seen the trend of big phones, televisions, and computer monitors ebb and flow over the past few years. We lived through the era of phablets, and now we’re seeing behemoth 85” TV’s become a common size being offered.
But is bigger actually better, scientifically (and personally)?
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Amanda introduces the Queens to the action-adventure video game Kena: Bridge of Spirits, which somehow turns into a breakdown of Ghost (1990).
Rae shows off the calendar tool that has changed her life, and Rad discovers a new use for...ball hair trimmers.
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Sometimes, online can be a little overwhelming. But it's also a place we're often reliant on for an important part of our wellbeing - connecting with others.
So where are the best places to go? What are the communities, apps, and social media accounts that are just beautifully wholesome, and always make you feel less...worse?
In this deep dive episode, the Queens reveal their personal online utopias.
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It's Apple Christmas, and in this episode Tegan reviews the shiny new iPad mini 6, detailing exactly why she has fallen deeply in love. Just don't call it a phablet.
Then Rad reviews not one, but three sets of Oppo earbuds - the Enco Air, The Enco X and the Enco Free 2.
And speaking of ears, we've been getting ads for an ear cleaning camera on TikTok....you can guess what happens next. Maybe.
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Internet-based conspiracy theories, fridges, vacuums and even printers (in 2021?!) feature in this Queens Classic episode.
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The Queens get in the bin to talk e-waste. What big companies like Apple and Samsung are doing about the growing problem, and hungry little microorganisms might be able to help.
Meanwhile, Rae tries the new Facebook x Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses and Tegan plays with a new De'Longhi manual coffee machine.
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The Queens look into the future of food production - including plant-based meat, insect flour and why you should check your soil before planting veggies.
Meanwhile, Tegan tests the new Jabra Elite 3 earbuds, Rae uses Plex for social distance movie nights and Rad judges Apple's Spatial Audio.
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The Queens are coming at you with their Father's Day gift ideas, for whoever in your life deserves a treat.
Meanwhile, Amanda checks out gorgeous Vietnamese indie game Hoa, Rad reviews some wireless charging stands and Tegan gets on the Apple Fitness+ hype train.
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This week the Queens reveal their best online bargain hunting tips, from websites and browser extensions to visiting the decrepit bowels of Facebook Marketplace.
Meanwhile: Rad has two laptops at once again, Amanda plays Humankind and Tegan tries the Car Next Door app.
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Read more of Amanda's opinions on Humankind
While I've had good experiences with Car Next Door over the last couple of years, it's always worth doing your own research. There are some negative reviews over on Product Review worth checking out in regards to damage fees that are worth reading. Like I said in the show, this is why you definitely want to take lots of photos of before and after your trip to cover yourself.
Here are some of the bargain hunting tools and websites we mentioned in the episode: Honey, Cash Rewards, Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, staticICE. As always, do your due diligence and research!
And of course, as promised, here is the Bag of Delight that COST $75 DOLLARS!?
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Time is a cruel mistress, who will test a product unrelentingly and unforgivingly. In this episode, the Queens chat about their long term experience with some tech they've been using for a while. We're calling it a 'six monthie'.
Meanwhile, Rae discovers anti-procrastination app that could save the planet, Rad gets into lockdown photography, and Amanda hacks a treadmill in the most luddite way possible.
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Rae's been using the Forest app to stay more focused on tasks.
Rad has been taking some great pics with the Sony A7C during lockdown.
Rae did a mini-review of her experience with the standing desk .
Rad finally worked out how to get the best results from her Zega pot.
Amanda's first impressions of the Foreo Bear (from back in April) ...still stand.
Rae's been racing the Deebot T9+ (upstairs) and the Deebot U2 Pro (downstairs).
The box for JBL Quantum 600 headphones had a whole episode of QOTDA named after it.
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The Queens reflect on remote working tech - both at home and in the stars.
Meanwhile, Rad gets a fancy colour calibration tool, Rae gets married in Stardew Valley, Amanda boards the Monster Train and Tegan becomes a Sims 4 sociopath in order to bankroll her Cottagecore dreams.
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The Queens dive into some incredible Olympics tech from the past and present, including a sparkly basketball robot and banned swimming suits.
Meanwhile, Rad plays with duelling ASUS laptops and Tegan plays with LEGO while dobbing in a free Netflix app.
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The Queens explore the world of tech...for our pets. What works, what doesn't and what we wish we had - from automatic treat dispensers and barking alert devices to TV streaming services and auto-cleaning kitty litter trays.
Also: Rae gets obnoxious in lockdown with a portable speaker, Rad finds the most supple cord on a pair of headphones, and Amanda looks deeper into irradiated food.
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The Queens explore retro-futurism, including a 'house of the future' from 1950s Disneyland, electro-shock haircuts, Lunar Olympics and what the 1890s thought VR cycling might look like.
Plus: Rae gets excited over a bacteria-killing earbuds case, Rad gets real specific about the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and Tegan ruins Microsoft's Clippy.
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The Queens are back with some weird as heck medical tech - from using frogs as pregnancy tests to a wellness toilet that analyses your poop.
Plus: Amanda got the jab, Rae found a cheap ring light, Tegan played some co-op games (kind of), and Rad fell in love with a mouse.
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This week the Queens are getting ripped. Amanda tries some exercise games, and Rae tests a health app that doesn't make you feel bad about yourself. They also all have some very strong opinions about Peloton.
Meanwhile, Tegan is sent some 5G Gin, and Amanda gets a very special new shirt.
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Robots may be the future, but this week the Queens examine some of the things they're not so good at - from crafting jokes to the nuance of translating languages.
Tegan also gets behind the wheel of the MINI Countryman Hybrid and Rad tests out the new EPOS wireless earbuds.
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The Queens explore the wild world of vapourware and look at some of their favourite gadgets and games that never got released, from the infamous Nintendo PlayStation (yes, really) to a printer that used reusable plastic sheets rather than paper.
Meanwhile, we've been indulging in some real Dystopian Sci-Fi, and Tegan teases us with Sony's brand new wireless noise-cancelling earbuds.
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Rad's vacuuming dreams come true this week as she and Amanda review the Dyson V15 Detect.
Then, the Queens head over to the Zero Latency free-roaming virtual reality arena to kill pirates after an island party goes awry in the new Far Cry: Dive Into Insanity VR game.
We then chat about all things VR and its use in everything from therapy to real estate.
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Tegan and Rae take a flight to the Super Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse while Amanda and Rad check out a fancy Samsung Fridge.
We also try out some new Sony TVs and chat about our favourite kitchen gadgets.
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If you're feeling a little dirty, the Queens have you covered. This week we delve into the world of germ tech, including anti-microbial phone cases, a bacteria-sucking wound dressing and virus-attacking fabric.
Meanwhile, Rad reviews the Fujifilm X-E4 camera, Rae checks out LG's new rollable TV and Tegan discovers how badly the internet thirsts after an invisible man.
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The Queens get behind the wheel to talk about cool car stuff, including the science behind why car trips make you sleepy, that time BMW made a car with an in-built flamethrower and Henry Ford and Thomas Edison being glamping buddies in the early 20th century.
Meanwhile, Rad reviews the Oppo Find X3 Pro and Rae dives into Mass Effect: Legendary Edition.
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The Queens are firing up the old dial-up modem to regale us with tales of their early years on the internet. Embarrassing childhood email addresses, roleplaying in Yahoo Chat, scamming people on Neopets... it's a wild ride.
Meanwhile, Rae tests an app for upgrading your Zoom call game, Tegan has some thoughts on the fancy new Oral-B IO electric toothbrush and Amanda watches a film that centres on a moral quandary in space... because she's a space lawyer.
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Mother's Day is around the corner, which means the Queens have some tech gift ideas that have nothing to do with cleaning the house or losing weight.
Meanwhile, Amanda has become obsessed with a trapped Russian contestant on a Chinese reality show, Tegan tests the new Nissan Leaf e+ and Rad plays with Logitech's new wireless gaming mouse.
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This week the Queens get excited about the latest Apple announcements - especially about colours returning to iMacs. What would different Apple products taste like?
Then, a trip to the theatre to see Mortal Kombat results in a big discussion about video game movies: the good, the bad and the very ugly.
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This week the Queens roll around in all things plants, without getting itchy. Grow lights, historical beauty poisons, modern medicinal discoveries – and even how they respond to music.
Speaking of music, Rae checks out the high-quality streaming service Qobuz, while Rad takes unboxing to a whole new level.
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The Queens reveal our favourite ancient technology: the gadgets and science lost to time, re-emerging, or reinvented and still used today.
Plus: Rad and Rae have a smart speaker showdown between Google and Alexa, while Tegan gets overly excited about MONA's museum app.
Show Notes:
Google’s New Nest Hub Tracks Your Sleep From Your Nightstand, No Wearables Required.
Rad's review on the original Google Home Max from a few years ago, including her horrifying experience with the volume control: Google Home Max Terrified Me And I’m Into It.
MONA's O app is actually fantastic.
New Model of Ancient Astronomical Device Reveals a ‘Creation of Genius’.
Scientists may have solved ancient mystery of 'first computer'.
Forgotten audio formats: Wire recording.
More on the Parthian Battery, also known as an ancient battery in a jar.
People in the Soviet Union really did bootleg albums onto x-rays to create 'bone music'.
More on walls made from blood and sticky rice.
Some cool facts about Damascus steel.
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The Queens reminisce about the most spectacular tech fails over the last few years - like 3D movies and TVs, Juicero, Hoverboards and the ill-fated Quibi.
Plus: Rae checks out the AllTrails hiking app, Rad has a play in the Oppo ecosystem and Tegan exposes a new text message scam.
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Show Notes:
Here's Tegan's article on the Signal text message scam that is posing as Amazon, and here's one from last year where the scammers actually had Tegan's name and tried to phish that way.
If you're worried you've been scammed, or just want to report one you've seen, head over to Scamwatch.
Tegan's review of the Oppo Reno 5G, AKA the one with the pop-up shark fin selfie cam.
The Oppo Find X3 Pro Has A Huge Camera With An Intense Microscope Lens.
The All Trails app Rae has fallen in love with.
Rae and Rad talk about Quibi on Download This Show. Dummy on Quibi from Cody Heller (partner of Dan Harmon) was genuinely delightful. RIP Quibi.
Why 3D movies failed.
3D TV is dead, so what's next?
Why 3D glasses stopped being red and blue.
Hoverboards aren't actually hoverboards
Hoverboard jackings were real!
That time Segway sued Not Hoverboards.
Russell Crowe's Hoverboard tantrum.
Hoverboard causes Melbourne house fire and just kept catching fire in general and eventually got recalled in Australia before being straight up banned.
We guess that fire-resistant hoverboard bag wasn't enough.
Hoverboard porn sure does exist.
That battery invented to stop hoverboards from exploding.
Squeeze Out A Bag For Juicero, Which Is Dead Now.
Juicero’s Ex-CEO Says He Is Doing Really Well, Also Gets Pretty Mad When Asked About Juicero.
That time Silicon Valley re-invented the bus.
The ice cream pod machine is very real.
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Buying new tech? Here are our best tips and tricks to make sure you get the best deal possible.
Plus: Amanda tames cows in the latest Story of Seasons game, Rad isn't impressed by her latest wireless headset and Tegan gets on the space wines.
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There seriously have been SO MANY Harvest Moon games. This is not a complaint. Give us more.
If you haven't cracked open Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town yet, here are some starter tips.
Here's a review of the Astro A20 Gen 2 wireless headset.
If you wanna know more about Space Wine, Tegan wrote about it!
And here's the article about the Eau de Space perfume.
If you can be bothered, here's why you should consider changing your NBN plan every six months. If you can't, don't be afraid to look around at competitors and use that to negotiate a better deal with your provider.
Here's a good example of tossing up between cheaper prices and more inclusions to work out what you value more: Telstra vs its budget brand, Belong.
Learn more about 'Li-Fi' here.
Tegan wasn't joking about personally going after retailers with less-than-desirable consumer practices.
Here are the mid-range phones we waxed rhapsodic about: Google Pixel 3a (the 4a is also great), the iPhone SE and the new Samsung A series.
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The Queens dive into the world of autonomous and electric vehicles, from legislation and job displacement to off-roading and safety. A koala-seeking drone even sneaks in. Meanwhile, Amanda electrocutes her face on purpose and Rad has a crack at a posture-fixing gadget.
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The Queens attempt a digital detox, and all end up feeling like failures - but, it turns out the trend is a little more complicated than it seems. And, by popular demand, we tackle the complex and ethically questionably topic of NFTs. From minting ridiculous memes (including a tweet of Tegan's butt), to the impact on artists and the environment.
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Rad gets literally hands-on with her first semi-ergonomic mouse, Amanda gets a rash from her Fitbit and Tegan falls in love with a Samsung 8K TV. Meanwhile, Rae is lured back into the world of smart homes...and has some questions. So Tegan tells us how easy it is to hack unsecured devices through a relatively simple Google search.
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Rae experiences some beauty tech, Amanda creates Smart Craft and Tegan gleefully plays with Oppo's rollable concept phone. The Queens also ponder which fictional sci-fi tech they would like to see in the real world - including 'bag babies', Babel Fish and - strangely - Tubby Custard.
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The Queens talk ghost tech: learn about 19th-century 'ectoplasm', the Xbox Kinect and other gadgets used by ghost hunters, and how Rad got a haunted knee playing Just Dance. Back in the real world, Amanda plans to farm mermaids, Rad explains mesh Wi-Fi and Tegan gets historically sinful.
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The Queens go into verbal battle over Space! The final frontier one, not the physical distance between two objects. Should we be exploring the beautiful and terrifying universe beyond our planet? Would those resources be better spent on Earth? And what surprising inventions have only happened thanks to space exploration? Meanwhile, Tegan nerds out over Elon Musk's Starlink coming to Australia, Rae makes everyone smell PlayStation candles, and the Queens finally get internet.
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This week the Queens are going straight to the moon with a dive into the stonk market. We also side-eye the Elon Musk approved Clubhouse app, and discover that spinach can send emails now.
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We take a look at some of the most cooked (but funny) internet-driven conspiracy theories, as well as a bit of the serious science as to why they happen. Plus: Rae gets a printer in 2021, Rad won't stop talking about vacuums and Amanda just loves a nice old fashioned cold box.
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This week we torture Amanda over Persona 5, Tegan gives her verdict on Apple's casual $900 AirPods Max, we get disturbingly excited about clicky chargers and the Queen Bee Detective Agency solves a mystery. Later in the show we take a dive into cybersecurity and discover just how bad some of us are at it.
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Amanda takes the reigns as the Queens chat all things Samsung Galaxy S21, Tegan falls in love with a smart bath, while Rae and Rad delve into the dark, sordid world of WikiFeet.
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We’re kicking things off with some of our favourite (and weirdest) memories of the Consumer Electronics Show, the extreme benefits of massage guns and a future-tech mouse that you can apparently control with your mind.
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