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. If you want more Queens and want to support the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon to get access to fun stuff - like our newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 30, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 209
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. If you want more Queens and want to support the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon to get access to fun stuff - like our newsletter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 23, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 208
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 colla...
Jul 16, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 207
In this gadget chat, Rae looks at the Brydge 12.9 Pro keyboard for iPad , and Tegan reviews an $18 Kmart spice/coffee grinder. If you want more Queens and want to support the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon to get access to fun stuff - like our newsletter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 09, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 206
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 . If you want more Queens, and want to support the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon so you can get access to fun stuff - like our newsletter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 03, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 205
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. If you want more Queens, and want to support the show, pleas...
Jun 28, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 204
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. And if y...
Jun 25, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 203
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). And if you want more Queens and want to support the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon so you can get access to fun stuff like our WEEKLY newsletter, exclusive Discord server and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 19, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 202
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. And if you want more Queens and want to support the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon so you can get access to fun stuff like our WEEKLY newsletter, exclusive Discord server and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 11, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 201
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! And if you want more Queens and want to support the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon so you can get access to fun stuff like our WEEKLY newslet...
May 24, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 200
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 r...
May 21, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 199
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. Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website . If you want more Queens, and want to support the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon so you can get access to fu...
May 17, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 198
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. Full show notes are available at the Queens of the Drone Age website. If you want more Queens, and want to support the show, please consider subscribin...
May 14, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 197
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. Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website . If you want more Queens, and want to support the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon so you can get access to fun stuff like our W...
May 10, 2023•22 min
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. If you want more Queens, and want to support the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon so you can get access to fun stuff like our ...
May 08, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 195
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 Pok...
May 03, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 194
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. And if you want more Queens and want to support the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon so you can get access to fun stuff like our WEEKLY newsletter, exclusive Discord server and more! See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Apr 30, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 193
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 s...
Apr 26, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 192
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 tim...
Apr 24, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 191
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 in...
Apr 19, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 190
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 ...
Apr 16, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 189
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...
Apr 12, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 188
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 fac...
Apr 09, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 187
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. Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. And if you want more Queens, and want to support the show...
Apr 05, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 186
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. Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. And if you want more Queens, and want to support the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon so you can get access to fun stuff like our WEEKLY newsletter, exclusive Discord server and more! See omnystudio.com/l...
Apr 02, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 185
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. Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. And if you want more Queens, and want to support the show,...
Mar 28, 2023•28 min
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 i...
Mar 26, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 183
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. If you want more Queens, and want to support the show, please consi...
Mar 22, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 182
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... If you want more Queens and want to support the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon so you can get access to fun stuff like our WEEKLY newsletter, exclusive Discord server and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
Mar 19, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 181
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. And if you want more Queens and want to support the sh...
Mar 15, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 180
