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[Ep. 1] CyberGuy Interviews a Humanoid, Reviews Apple’s Latest, and Plays Real or AI

Release Date: 10/15/2025

[Ep. 6] CyberGuy answers top data security questions

Beyond Connected

This week, I wanted to set aside some time to answer some high-priority questions from our readers and listeners. How can I safely charge my phone in public places like airports? How do I avoid the new strain of sophisticated caller ID spoofing scams? How do I keep spam out of my email inbox in today’s world? These issues are tricky and require a good amount of attention to detail, so I made sure to explain everything as thoroughly and clearly as possible. If you’re willing to set aside some time to change a couple of settings on your phone and buy a few key pieces of tech, you’ll be a...

[Ep. 5] Will ChatGPT Replace Your Doctor? A Beverly Hills Cardiologist Weighs In

Beyond Connected

The first time I visited Dr. Ilan Kedan, I was completely blown away. His office in Beverly Hills is borderline futuristic, and I had 5 million questions to ask him right off the bat. How is AI influencing medical practice in the US? Is ChatGPT going to replace medical care for any number of Americans? Does wearable tech actually do anything? We dig into all of these pressing questions and more! I also take a moment to talk about some cool new Airtaxi technology I’ve been obsessed with lately. Plus, stick around for a quick game of Startup or Scam. And yes, some of these businesses are past...

[Ep. 4] How One Aquatic Vet Uses Advanced Tech to Heal Fish

Beyond Connected

There are vets that specialize in pet fish?! When it comes to crazy-sounding jobs, Dr. Christina Dover of Aquatic Pet Vet takes the cake. With her specialty vet practice, she services a wide variety of pet fish in Southern California. In this exclusive interview, she walks us through the advanced technology she uses in each appointment to check-up on and care for her fishy patients. I also wanted to take a second to address the shocking Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage we all experienced last week and offer up some tips to help you out next time that kind of breakdown happens. Stick around to...

[Ep. 3]: Beyond the VR Headset - A Grandmother’s Warning for Every Parent

Beyond Connected

As much as I appreciate the ways in which technology enriches our lives, I also strongly believe that if we don’t keep a close eye on what these tech companies are doing behind-the-scenes, we’re in trouble. Today on the show, I talked with Kim W., a grandmother from Kansas whose grandson was recently targeted by a child predator while using Meta’s Oculus VR headset. Luckily, Kim was able to swoop in and protect her family, but not every child has such a watchful guardian. Kim walks us through this harrowing story and offers guidance to parents to help prevent these kinds of situations....

[Ep. 2] CyberGuy Uncovers Genius Travel Tips and Smart Home Upgrades You’ll Want Now

Beyond Connected

For our first in-person episode, I knew I wanted to bring in an expert. But I also knew I needed someone who’d be fun to hang out with for an hour. checks both boxes, and I’m super excited for you all to dig into this engaging, educational chat. Does airline status actually matter anymore? How much are miles really worth? When should I use my rewards, and when should I save them? David knows all of the answers and more. Plus, we play a fun guessing game called Who’s in that Private Jet? Stick around till the end for a bonus segment where I answer a listener question from my old friend...

[Ep. 1] CyberGuy Interviews a Humanoid, Reviews Apple’s Latest, and Plays Real or AI

Beyond Connected

I knew I had to start the show with something unexpected... so I interviewed a robot! But not just any robot;The OM-1 humanoid robot is the most sophisticated creation yet from OpenMind, a revolutionary start-up that continues to make waves in the tech world. I talked with Iris – the latest model – alongside her creator Professor Jan Liphardt, to see how she would handle a podcast-style interview. I have to say...I was pretty blown away. She was articulate, respectful, and she even tried her best to be funny! I also break down Apple’s newest releases: what’s impressive (and...

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I also break down Apple’s newest releases: what’s impressive (and what’s not) about the iPhone Air 17, whether the 17 Pro Max is really worth it, and how the AirPods Pro 3 stack up with their new heart-rate tracking and noise-canceling tricks. Plus, I test a trash-disposal robot called HARR-E, play a game where I guess if audio clips are real or AI-generated, and react to a few viral videos.

Welcome to Beyond Connected! I’m beyond excited to begin this new podcasting journey with you!

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