High resolution, low noise picture by multi-panel stitching. 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 [...]
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Episode 199: Music Goblin
In this week's tech 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. Meanwhile, Amanda has been trying out not one, but two Mophie Snap+ chargers - the Multi-Device [...]
Episode 194: A Queen In Tokyo
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 [...]
Episode 193: ChatGPT in our orifices
The Queens are all reviewing very different things in this week's gadget chat. You love to see it. Amanda becomes addicted to Volcano Princess - a parenting simulator where you're raising a daughter to be a knight, but every decision could impact her future. It was made entirely by two women devs in China, and [...]
Episode 192: Chairs!
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 [...]
Episode 190: The Science Behind Fake Meat
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 menues. In addition to touching on different types of meat alternatives - including plant based and [...]
Episode 189: If Your Mum Is Looking To Read $2 Smut
In this week's gadget chat Tegan and Amanda continue reviewing gear from their recent overseas adventures. Tegan tackles the Mojave desert and Canadian Rockies while kitted out in some of Icebreaker's latest recent range: The RealFleece Merino High Pile Vest, Merino 200 Oasis Long Sleeve Crewe Thermal Top and MerinoLoft Jacket. We won't give away [...]
Episode 188: Queen’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2023
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. [...]
Episode 187: Mindlessly Pounding Your Face
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 [...]
Episode 184: Deep Dive – Dental Tech
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 [...]
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