Queens of the Drone Age

Deep Dive: Data Privacy And Surveillance

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 encryptio...

📺 One Worm For One TV

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 head...

Deep Dive: Plant Tech

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Deep Dive special from our archives, it's all about the plants!The Queens explore grow lights, hydroponic herb gardens, historical beauty pois...

Deep Dive: Early Internet Life

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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.Emb...

👻 The Queens Get Haunted

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Gala...

Deep Dive: Paranormal Tech-tivity

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Deep Dive: Video Game Movies

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sunda...

🎮 Xbox Bethesda Showcase

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 co...

Deep Dive: Colour Tech

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

🎧 Vegan Leatherface

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rae unwinds with city-building ‘game’ Townscaper, while Amanda tries out the extremely shiny EPOS H3PRO hybrid headphones.Rad also reaches her fin...

Deep Dive: Map Tech

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From the history of geography to Google Maps, sat-nav systems, geocaching, and international security issues - in this episode the Queens take a deep ...

🔊 Large Tennis Ball

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Deep Dive: Pet Tech

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Deep Dive: Retro-Futurism

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 195...

✍🏽 Queens Of The Drone Age Origin Stories

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Storie...

🔌 The Sonos Batman

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ki...

Deep Dive: Tech Bargain Hunting

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Queens reveal their best online bargain-hunting tips, from websites and browser extensions to visiting the decrepit bowels of Facebook M...

Deep Dive: Global Accessibility Awareness Day

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

🎒 Backpacks For Ducks

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Deep Dive: The Tech Behind Fitness Trackers

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Queens delve into fitness tech - beyond just exercise tracking. From accelerometer and GPS tech, to how analytics and vitals monitoring brought Te...

🎁 2022 Mother's Day Gift Guide

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

🎙️ Don't Put Your Tongue On A Battery

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another week, another gadget chat! In this episode Tegan gets the fancy new Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 in her ear holes. Meanwhile Rad com...

Deep Dive: Egg Tech

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 nat...

🍝 Samsung Movie Studio When?

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Kitch...

Deep Dive: Robot Tech

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 transl...

🕶️ Re-Release: Zuck On Your Face

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 hungr...

Deep Dive: Medical Tech

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 episod...

Deep Dive: Travel Tech

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 mi...

Deep Dive: Vapourware

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 infam...

🛵 Sending The Ghosts To Telstra

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Deep Dive: Historical Metaverses

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

🛫 Don't Drink the Mitsubishi Water

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Deep Dive: Toilet Tech

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

🛋️ Masterchef Vibe Challenge

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

🌝 Re-Release: Popping Squats To Catch The Moon

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Supe...

Deep Dive: Eye Tech

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From the original eyeglasses and questionable 19th-century contacts to bionic eyes; this week the Queens are all about pimping your peepers.Full show ...

📹 Hiding Your Mess From Webcams

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this gadget episode the Queens chat about the allure of surround sound at home thanks to Sonos, specifically the second-gen Sonos Beam. Meanwhil...

Deep Dive: The Digital Divide

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ta...

🛰️ The Samsung Mad Weirdo

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Deep Dive: Cult Tech

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

🖥️ We Love To USB-C It

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 proj...

Re-Release: The Mr Darcy Of Spatial Audio

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 so...

💝 Valentines, Galentines and Palentines

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

📚 Pokemon Go Uncle (With Kindles)

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Deep Dive: Back To School 2022

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 hav...

🎶 Spotify Bougie

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 int...

🎤 Speaker Summoning Circle

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ge...

🧹 Re-Release: Vacuuming Is Basically Journaling

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

📷 Re-Release: T-Pose In the Portal

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Queens Classic episode, we delve into the world of germ tech - including anti-microbial phone cases, a bacteria-sucking wound dressing and vir...

Deep Dive: Fireworks

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 insist...

🚴‍♀️ Re-Release: Demonic Abs

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 abou...

This Year Has Broken Me

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Scams: It's A Vibe

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 fascinat...

$2.5k Burner Phone

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rae describes her frustration with Google Nest Cams while Tegan is emotionally scarred by the Microsoft Surface Go 3.Fortunately, Rad has been having ...

Re-Release: 2 VOOC 2 Furious

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 glamp...

She's Living In A Wireless World

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Queens have been thinking a lot about combination tech. Gadgets - real or imagined - that smush two things together to provide something superior....

The Website Was At A Bush Doof

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Queens Good/Bad Santa

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 C...

Dusty Little Human

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Queens inadvertently get fit!Rad tries out the Suunto Peak 9 smartwatch, which can measure some deeply specific exercises like open water swimming...

Deep Dive: Every Pigeon Is An X-Man

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

All Killer No Filler Quick Boy

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda explores wholesome Aussie indie game Unpacking while Rae and Tegan mess around with not one but two headphones: the Logitech G435 and Apple Air...

Deep Dive: The Earbud's Wardrobe

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 gad...

Don't Be A Narc, Listeners

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 revie...

Deep Dive: My Brain Is Full Of Stormtroopers

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 access...

Foot Undies

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 be...

Deep Dive: Corpse Diamond

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Technology has gifted us with alternative ways to be laid to rest. From euthanasia rollercoasters and shovel buddies, to using your ashes to grow mush...

New Nintendo Fingies

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Deep Dive: An App For Your Jacket

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Our iPressions

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 di...

Deep Dive: Phablet Sickos

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, a...

A Cologne For Your Calzones

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda introduces the Queens to the action-adventure video game Kena: Bridge of Spirits, which somehow turns into a breakdown of Ghost (1990).Rae show...

Deep Dive: Good Soup

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tim Cook's Prayer Hands

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 cal...

Re-Release: Father Of The Succy Bois

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Internet-based conspiracy theories, fridges, vacuums and even printers (in 2021?!) feature in this Queens Classic episode.Full show notes are availabl...

Zuck On Your Face

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 microorgan...

The Mr Darcy Of Spatial Audio

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Queens look into the future of food production - including plant-based meat, insect flour and why you should check your soil before planting veggi...

Daddy Is A State Of Mind

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Vietn...

Bag of Delight

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Queens reveal their best online bargain hunting tips, from websites and browser extensions to visiting the decrepit bowels of Facebook M...

Friendly Bird Army

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time is a cruel mistress, who will test a product unrelentingly and unforgivingly. In this episode, the Queens chat about their long term experience w...

Remote-Controlled Astronaut

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sta...

USB-C Is My Love Language

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Queens dive into some incredible Olympics tech from the past and present, including a sparkly basketball robot and banned swimming suits.Meanwhile...

Wetland In Your Head Divot

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 al...

Dishwasher Lasagna

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Queens explore retro-futurism, including a 'house of the future' from 1950s Disneyland, electro-shock haircuts, Lunar Olympics and what the 1890s ...

We Live In Flawed Meat

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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: Aman...

Demonic Abs

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. T...

Joey Chaos

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 translatin...

Put A Nail Through The Internet

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ninte...

Vacuuming is Basically Journaling

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 v...

Popping Squats To Catch The Moon

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

T-Pose In The Portal

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

2 VOOC 2 Furious

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 wit...

Toothamee Chalamet

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, r...

This Mouse Feels Like A Profiterole

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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.M...

Which Candy Is The New iMac?

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Queens get excited about the latest Apple announcements - especially about colours returning to iMacs. What would different Apple produc...

This Box Has Me Shook

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Queens roll around in all things plants, without getting itchy. Grow lights, historical beauty poisons, modern medicinal discoveries –...

Roger Federer Is A Boomerang

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Queens reveal our favourite ancient technology: the gadgets and science lost to time, re-emerging, or reinvented and still used today.Plus: Rad an...

Sometimes Tech Re-Invents The Bus

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Qu...

Just Hot Girl Headset Stuff

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Four Electric Vehicles In A Trenchcoat

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Queens dive into the world of autonomous and electric vehicles, from legislation and job displacement to off-roading and safety. A koala-seeking d...

NFTs Are A Waste Of Emotional Energy

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...