📬 Remix Reality Weekly: AI is Not Your Friend (Yet)

In this drop: Friend’s bold NYC subway campaign and what it reveals about our fears of AI, plus Serve’s delivery robots hit Chicago, DoorDash debuts Dot, Zoox expands AV tests to DC, and Toyota activates its Woven City.

🔓 Remix Reality Insider: When Smart Homes Start to See

In this drop: smart home cameras paired with AI become the eyes of the home, wearables prove accessibility is their killer app, and Friend’s bold subway campaign sparks a raw public conversation about AI, surveillance, and trust.

Google Launches AI-Powered Nest Cams With Built-In Gemini Intelligence

Google has launched a new generation of Nest cameras and a doorbell built to power on-device AI. These are the first home security products designed specifically to support Gemini for Home, Google’s multimodal AI system.

Galea Neon Launches as First Untethered Brain, Body, and Eye Tracking Headset

OpenBCI and Pupil Labs have launched Galea Neon, the first headset to combine brain, body, and eye tracking in a fully standalone system. The device merges OpenBCI’s Galea biosensing hardware with Pupil Labs’ modular Neon eye tracker.

EPAM and BOSS Debut Spatial Racing Experience with Apple Vision Pro

EPAM Systems and BOSS have launched an interactive experience designed for Formula 1 enthusiasts, using Apple Vision Pro to bring fans closer to the intensity of racing.

Ring Adds Face and Pet Recognition to New 4K Cameras

Ring has launched a new line of security cameras and doorbells that combine high-resolution video with built-in AI recognition. Using a new imaging system called Retinal Vision, the devices can now identify familiar people and detect missing pets directly through the camera feed.

Einride Raises New Capital to Accelerate Global Autonomous Freight Push

Einride has raised about $100 million in capital to accelerate the rollout of its autonomous freight solutions and grow its global footprint.

Accessibility Is What Makes Wearables Matter

Wearable technology augments human capability. While much of the conversation focuses on fashion, tech specs, and our eventual post-smartphone reality, the real breakthrough in wearables is accessibility.

Peloton Turns on AI Form Feedback with Built-In Computer Vision System

Peloton has introduced Peloton IQ, a new AI coaching system with on-device computer vision, as part of a major overhaul to its connected fitness lineup. Available across its new Cross Training Series, the system uses a built-in movement-tracking camera to deliver real-time form feedback

Zoox Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing in Washington, D.C.

Zoox is expanding its autonomous vehicle testing to Washington, D.C., marking its first entry into the Mid-Atlantic region. The move builds on the company’s ongoing rollout across major U.S. cities.

Serve Robotics Expands to Chicago with Uber Eats Delivery Robots

Serve Robotics has launched autonomous sidewalk deliveries in Chicago, starting September 30. The move marks the company’s first entry into the Midwest and extends its national reach. Serve is partnering with Uber Eats to offer contactless delivery from over 100 restaurants across the city.

One-Time VR Session Found to Reduce Needle Anxiety in Adults

A new peer-reviewed study in Frontiers in Psychiatry reports that a single virtual reality session can reduce the fear of needles in adults. Researchers from Imperial College London, in collaboration with Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brown University,