18 episodes
Surprise - It's Not a Toaster touch point media
-
- Technology
-
-
5.0 • 1 Rating
-
Discover the realm where digital expertise meets candid conversations on "Surprise - It’s Not a Toaster" - a bi-weekly podcast led by healthcare digital experts Ed Bennett and co-host Chris Boyer. Together, they venture into the fabric of online experiences, dissecting annoyances and irritations about navigating the modern online world.
In each episode, we unveil contemporary tools, technologies, and software solutions, providing a firsthand exploration of what's shaping the digital landscape and the hosts challenge the limits of Open AI with a "stump ChatGPT" segment, where questions are posed to Generative AI language models, illuminating the interplay between human expertise and machine-generated insights. Tune in to navigate the digital maze, equip yourself with valuable insights, and engage in compelling discussions that bridge the gap between the human and digital worlds.
-
Switcheroo Episode - Credit Card Chaos, Cashless Charges and Cosmic Conundrums
In this episode of "Surprise - It's Not a Toaster," hosts Chris Boyer and Ed Bennett hilariously tackle the frustration of inconsistent UX/UI across credit card readers, lamenting the lack of standardization. They lighten the mood by suggesting the Cash App as a savior for seamless transactions. Then, in the fan-favorite "Stump GenAI" segment, they challenge Generative AI with the ultimate question: what is the meaning of life? Join us for laughs, insights, and a bit of existential pondering!
Annoyance: UX/UI of credit card machines
Tip/technology: Cash App
AI stump: “what is the meaning of life?” -
Design Delights, OS Obstacles, and Sandwich Shenanigans
In this episode of "Surprise - It's Not a Toaster," hosts 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.
-
Social Shorts, Supported Sounds and Smarts
In this episode of "Surprise - It's Not a Toaster," hosts 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.
Love, Hate or Fear It, TikTok Has Changed America
Apple’s AirPods Pro could be getting a “hearing aid mode” later this year
Open-Source Psychometrics Project - Vocabulary IQ Test -
Leasing, Streaming and PowerPointing our History
In this episode of "Surprise - It's Not a Toaster," hosts 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, leading to a potentially simpler and more content lifestyle. 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.
-
Fake Snaps, Solar Apps and Santa Scruples
In this episode of "Surprise - It's Not a Toaster," hosts 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.
Annoyance: Fake AI-generated content, and it’s impact on the small things
Tip/Technology: Eclipse apps - innovative tech for special events
Stump GenAI: What to say to kids who discover Santa isn’t real -
Switcheroo Episode: Surge Pricing…With a Punchline
In this Switcheroo episode of "Surprise - It's Not a Toaster," hosts 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.
Annoyance: Dynamic/surge pricing
Tip/Technology: Yorba
Trump GenAI: Jokes