on the bleeding edge and on the leading edge 30847

on the bleeding edge and on the leading edge
having the most advanced technology; knowing about the most advanced technology. (Alludes to the cutting edge of a sword.) This gadget is brand new. It's really on the bleeding edge. Tom is on the leading edge when it comes to optical storage technology

Cutting edge technology versus bleeding edge technology. Buying or upgrading to the first or new version of a product is often issue prone, troubleshooting, ...