In this episode from the archives,  the Queens are exploring online safety and the 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.

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In this episode from the archives,  the Queens are talking about the science and tech surrounding death in the modern world – from Euthanasia rollercoasters and shovel buddies to using your ashes to grow mushrooms.

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We dig into the QOTDA archives for a holiday-themed special, with a deep dive into the history and science behind fireworks - and new drone alternatives.

Rad also insists that humans are descendants of moths, while Tegan and Rae discuss homemade sparkler bombs with a suspicious amount of detail.

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Happy Boxing Day, mates! As a special holiday treat, Rae and Rad recorded a cheeky extra 2022 episode for y'all.

Rae returns to the Apple AirPods Pro to talk about a surprising function - helping with her hearing. Meanwhile Rad takes a run at the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey Neo G85B Curved QLED UHD Gaming Monitor. Try saying that five times fast after over-eating during the Chrissie break.

We'll still be releasing some Queens Classics over the break, but we'll be back with a fresh episode in January!

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In this episode from the archives, The Queens chat cult tech. And no, not tech used specifically by cults for some reason. Although that might end up being the topic of a future episode...

Instead, it's those products that people get super intense about. Like Tesla, Peloton and Vitamix.

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This week the Queens look back at some of their favourite gadgets and games of 2022 - a year that has gone on for approximately one decade.

Tegan massages her eardrums with the Sony WH-1000XM5 (from episode 109), but also lays down some honourable mentions for the Google Pixel 7 Pro (from episode 151), M2 MacBook Air, M1 iPad Air (from episode 154), Cult of the Lamb and Pentiment.

Amanda brings back her Facebook Marketplace steam cleaner as well as her love for the Samsung Bespoke Airdresser, second-gen AirPods Pro (from episode 139) and, of course the now-infamous Mitsubishi Dehumidifier.

We had to limit Rad but she still managed to fit in the Dyson V15 (from episode 58), Sonos Arc (from episode 95), Spigen Flex Strap (from episodes 131 and 150, yes really), Elgato XLR (from episode 74) and ASUS Zenfold. There was even just enough room for her beloved popcorn maker.

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We usually have to smash through reviews in a matter of weeks here at Queens of the Drone Age. So many gadgets, so little time.

But we also really value lived experience and the more in-depth perspective that gives us on products long-term. So in this episode we're looking at some of the things we have been using long-term this year, including their weird quirks and the things we still deeply love about them.

Rad takes us along on her sandwich press buying journey, which resulted in the extremely fancy Breville Sear & Press Grill. It has waffle plates, it's amazing.

Rae takes us back through Logitech's Aurora Collection,which we first took a look at in Episode 121, to see how the range (aimed at women gamers) has fared over the last few months.

And Tegan details how she slowly fell in love with the M1 iPad Air, for work and play, to the point where she was using it more than the Queen's beloved iPad Mini.

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The Queens have spent the last few months thoroughly testing the Apple Watch Series 8 AND the brand new Apple Watch Ultra. While they probably won't be engaging in extreme sports anytime soon, even the most skeptical of Queens found themselves surprised by their love of the new mad lad, even on their small bird wrists.

Will the Ultra and it's insane battery win out in the end, or do they ultimately prefer something a little more outfit-versatile? You'll have to listen to find out.

Meanwhile, Rad does a full review of the foldy boi we took a peek at earlier this year: the ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED. She was too scared to take it out of the house because of the price tag, but Rae and Tegan come up with a solution to bankroll a stress test...

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This week's deep dive is a little more literal as the Queens look at seaweed and what's being done with it to help save the planet.

Tegan covers Perth-based startup ULUU, which is using beer brewing techniques to turn seaweed into an alternative to plastics. This is a big deal because seaweed captures more CO2 than trees, meaning this process is also removing it from the ocean. It is also quicker to harvest and doesn't require deforestation.

Rad also looks at the sewage problem in Bondi, which has severely impacted the underwater environment. Sorry, Eastern Suburbs folks, you might be swimming in filth. She also explores Operation Crayweed, helping restore the underwater forests on Sydney's coastline.

Also, seaweed pickles are a thing.

There's more of what we covered (there's so much to say about seaweed, it's awesome) in the show notes on the Queens of the Drone Age website.

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This episode the Queens are trying three very different gadgets. Rae's dog Mia had a canine cold and was coughing phlegm up all over the carpet, so she invested in a Bissell Stain Eraser Pet. It's a wet vac that is specifically designed to clean up pet mess and is even cordless!

Rad and Tegan have also been playing with the new Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro. We all know Rad has incredibly high standards when it comes to camera photography, but even she was blown away by how much heavy lifting the software does - especially in low light.

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