Queens of the Drone Age

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 availa...

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 be...

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...

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...

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...

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 revea...

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, whic...

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. 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...

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!  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, pl...

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...

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...

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...

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... Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age...

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 c...

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 th...

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, ro...

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 th...

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 T...

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 a...

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...

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...

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 previ...

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...

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. Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.