
Queens of the Drone Age
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S1 Ep 59🚴♀️ Re-Release: Demonic Abs
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.Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 58This Year Has Broken Me
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.Read our show notes over at the Queens of the Drone Age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 57Scams: It's A Vibe
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 56$2.5k Burner Phone
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 55Re-Release: 2 VOOC 2 Furious
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.Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 54She's Living In A Wireless World
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).Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 53The Website Was At A Bush Doof
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.Full show notes are available at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 52Queens Good/Bad Santa
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.Full show notes are available at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 51Dusty Little Human
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.Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 50Deep Dive: Every Pigeon Is An X-Man
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.Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 49All Killer No Filler Quick Boy
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.Full show notes are available at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 48Deep Dive: The Earbud's Wardrobe
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!Full show notes are available at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 47Don't Be A Narc, Listeners
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.Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 46Deep Dive: My Brain Is Full Of Stormtroopers
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!Full show notes are available at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 45Foot Undies
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. Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 44Deep Dive: Corpse Diamond
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.Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 43New Nintendo Fingies
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.Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 42Deep Dive: An App For Your Jacket
From zippers and looms to polyester and smart shoes, the Queens are diving into the clothing technology we've tried, tested, love and loathe.Full show notes are available at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 41Our iPressions
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.Full show notes are available at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 40Deep Dive: Phablet Sickos
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)?Full show notes are available at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 39A Cologne For Your Calzones
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.Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website.Queens of the Drone Age abides by the MEAA Journalist Code of Ethics. Any advertising for the show is independent of our editorial opinions, which are not for sale.Any product recommendations we make are honest ones and take them very seriously.Please, enjoy the show, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our deep dive episode dropping on Thursday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 38Deep Dive: Good Soup
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.Full show notes (including the mushroom photos Amanda took during her travels) are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 37Tim Cook's Prayer Hands
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. Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Queens of the Drone Age abides by the MEAA Journalist Code of Ethics. Any advertising for the show is independent of our editorial opinions, which are not for sale. Any product recommendations we make are honest ones and take them very seriously. Please, enjoy the show, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our deep dive episode dropping on Thursday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 36Re-Release: Father Of The Succy Bois
Internet-based conspiracy theories, fridges, vacuums and even printers (in 2021?!) feature in this Queens Classic episode.Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 35Zuck On Your Face
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.Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 34The Mr Darcy Of Spatial Audio
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.Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 33Daddy Is A State Of Mind
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. This episode was sponsored by Shure and Jands Australia.Read the full show notes over on the Queens of the Drone Age Website.Here's a list of all the stuff we talked about this week! We don't earn any commission on these: More words from Amanda on Hoa Canva Tegan's comically large barbell STM Charge Tree Swing 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand Belkin Boost Up Charge 3-in-1 Apple Fitness+ Luci Pro 2.0 solar lantern and phone charger Solar Power Bank Wacaco Minipresso portable espresso coffee maker Sawyer Gravity Water Filtration System LifeStraw Personal Water Filter & Purifier Metal Detectors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 32Bag of Delight
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.This episode was sponsored by Shure and Jands Australia.Read more of Amanda's opinions on HumankindWhile 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!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 31Friendly Bird Army
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.This episode is sponsored by Shure and Jands Australia.Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website: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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 30Remote-Controlled Astronaut
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.Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 29USB-C Is My Love Language
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.Full show notes are available at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 28Wetland In Your Head Divot
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. Full show notes are available at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 27Dishwasher Lasagna
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. Full show notes can be found at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 26We Live In Flawed Meat
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.Full notes are available at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 25Demonic Abs
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.Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 24Joey Chaos
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.Full show notes are available at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 23Put A Nail Through The Internet
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.Full show notes can be found at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 22Vacuuming is Basically Journaling
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.Full show notes are available on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 21Popping Squats To Catch The Moon
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.Full show notes are available at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 20T-Pose In The Portal
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. Full show notes are available at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 192 VOOC 2 Furious
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.Full show notes can be found at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 18Toothamee Chalamet
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.Full show notes can be found at the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 17This Mouse Feels Like A Profiterole
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.Full show notes are on the Queens of the Drone Age website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 16Which Candy Is The New iMac?
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.For this episode's show notes, visit https://queensofthedroneage.com/2021/04/26/episode-16-which-candy-is-the-new-imac/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 15This Box Has Me Shook
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.This episode was sponsored by Shure and Jands.Full show notes for this episode are available at queensofthedroneage.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 14Roger Federer Is A Boomerang
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.Greek Fire was literally lit.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 13Sometimes Tech Re-Invents The Bus
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....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 hoverboardsHoverboard 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 12Just Hot Girl Headset Stuff
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.... 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 11Four Electric Vehicles In A Trenchcoat
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 10NFTs Are A Waste Of Emotional Energy
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.