Artificial Intelligence (AI)

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 9, 2026 – BMW says it will expand the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant in 2026 using Amazon’s AI Alexa+ architecture, aiming to make in-car voice conversations feel more natural and useful—especially when you’re driving and don’t want to tap through menus. The upgraded assistant is set to debut in the new BMW iX3 and is planned to be available in Germany and the U.S. at market launch in 2026, with a public presentation planned at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. For drivers, the big promise is simple: fewer rigid commands, more normal conversation, and an assistant that can help with both vehicle functions and general knowledge in one flow.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Sep. 23, 2025 – In a world racing to build the future with tech and automation, Woven City is taking a different route—by putting people first. As Toyota’s ambitious “living laboratory” prepares to open its doors in Susono City this fall, the focus is surprisingly human: not gadgets or robots, but the people who will call this place home. They’re known as “Weavers,” and they’re more than just residents—they’re the beating heart of this visionary community.

A Future City Where People Come First

At first glance, Woven City may sound like a tech utopia—an experimental town where smart homes, autonomous mobility, and sustainable systems seamlessly intertwine. But spend time with the Woven by Toyota (WbyT) team, and a new theme emerges: belonging.