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In this episode of the No Silicast podcast, I take over hosting duties while Steve and Allison are off exploring the magical landscapes of Finland and Estonia. As always, we dive deep into the intersection of technology and everyday life, beginning with a captivating clip from CES featuring a groundbreaking smart telescope. I speak with Suhail Alawi from Vionis, who unveils their latest innovation, the Hyperia telescope. This advanced technology offers astronomers and educators a truly automated experience, allowing them to explore the night sky without the cumbersome setup that traditional telescopes require. With a fully integrated optical system co-engineered with Canon, the Hyperia can deliver high-quality images of celestial bodies, boasting a resolution of almost 50 megapixels. Alawi details how the telescope operates, eliminating the need for eyepieces and instead relying on an intuitive app to control observations. By simply targeting an object, the telescope autonomously navigates the night sky, conducts live observations, and even performs image stacking to enhance picture quality. This capability is poised to revolutionize the way astronomy is taught and experienced, making it accessible even to urban dwellers who contend with light pollution. After delving deep into the world of space exploration, I shift gears to share my personal journey with AI in managing health and weight. Having lost 80 pounds over the last year and a half, I discuss how I integrated AI technology to maintain my weight loss and track my food intake in a more manageable way. Traditional food tracking apps can feel overwhelming, so I took a different approach by engaging with ChatGPT. By reporting my meals to the AI, I received insights on my eating patterns and helpful suggestions to help stabilize my blood sugar and enhance my overall health. AI flags potential trends in my diet and offers practical advice without judgment, making it a valuable companion in my health journey rather than a replacement for professional medical advice. Incorporating AI has also improved my exercise routine, as I've noted significant drops in activity over weekends. By analyzing my movement patterns, I identified the need for a more structured approach to my weekends to maintain consistent activity levels. Furthermore, I share the benefits I've found in discussing my health data with AI, such as interpreting lab results and preparing for medical appointments. This involvement not only alleviates anxiety from health scares but enhances my communication with healthcare professionals, enabling me to ask the right questions during consultations. We then pivot to some significant trends in tech security. During a discussion segment, I highlight the importance of vigilance when downloading software and the need to be wary of suspicious browser extensions, particularly those related to AI. Recent reports of phishing schemes targeting Apple users and the abuse of shortcut files pose serious risks. I emphasize the necessity of keeping software updated and remaining cognizant of potential security vulnerabilities. The episode wraps up with two intriguing podcast recommendations related to our discussions about technology and history. One focuses on the history of business and how it intersects with significant events in technology, while the other dives into how the invention of the sewing machine laid the groundwork for modern software development through patent laws. Both recommendations highlight not just the intersection of economics and technology, but the profound impact these developments have on our daily lives. As I conclude this episode, I appreciate the community's engagement and encourage listeners to stay connected through our Slack channel for ongoing conversations about technology and more. Tune in next time as we continue to explore the fascinating world of tech and its implications on our lives. Chapters: 00:00:00 NC_2026_02_15 00:00:35 CES 2026: Vaonis App-Controlled Smart Telescopes "https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2026/02/..." https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2026/02/... 00:09:00 AI is Changing My Health "https://www.podfeet.com/blog/?p=35424..." https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2026/02/... 00:22:07 Security Bits https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2026/02/...