Jun 6, 2024

Join hosts Chris Boyer and Ed Bennett as they hilariously tackle the frustration of inconsistent credit card readers, suggest the Cash App for smooth transactions, and ponder the meaning of life in this fun episode of "Surprise - It's Not a Toaster."

May 23, 2024

Chris Boyer and Ed Bennett discuss the pros and cons of the new iPad Pro including the design and content consumption capabilities off the tablet but also the limitations of the closed OS and the limitations of the touchpad to use for other software. Lastly, they challenge GenAI in daring it to define a sandwich.

May 2, 2024

Chris Boyer and Ed Bennett discuss how TikTok has changed the landscape of social media (and has secretly made them feel like luddites), how the most life-changing technology also has a potential stigma (hearing aids) and then test GenAI’s ability to pass an IQ test. 

Apr 18, 2024

Chris Boyer and Ed Bennett share frustrations about a future where personal ownership is minimal, and access to goods and services is facilitated through sharing or leasing. Then, Ed shared how he has optimized video viewing using the Nvidia Shield Pro. Lastly, they test GenAI’s capability to summarize major milestones in human history - in PowerPoint format.

Apr 4, 2024

Chris Boyer and Ed Bennett share frustrations about fake AI-generated content and its impact on small things, cool apps to experience the total solar eclipse, and test to see if GenAI is complicit in encouraging children to lie about childhood magic. 

Mar 21, 2024

Chris Boyer and Ed Bennett share frustrations about surge pricing, share a tool to manage your online footprint and then test GenAI’s ability to create jokes.

Mar 7, 2024

Chris Boyer and Ed Bennett share their frustrations about how everything online is becoming a video, and then discuss the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse and then test GenAI’s quiz making capabilities. 

Feb 22, 2024

Chris Boyer and Ed Bennett vent about the over-reliance on Powerpoint in business meetings, share Ed’s experience with the Apple Vision Pro and test GenAI’s ability to create music.