Higher education is at an inflection point. The 2026 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report identifies the forces most likely to reshape teaching and learning over the next decade — and the picture is complex. As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, it’s changing relationships across campus. Institutions also continue to face mounting enrollment challenges. And emerging risks related to cybersecurity, policy reform and sustainability are compounding institutional strain. AI’s Influence on Teaching and Learning According to the report, AI is redefining instructional design and how faculty teach. As institutions continue to shape their policies around AI use, it’s impacting student-teacher relationships in the classroom. The report notes that AI is also changing how people decide what information to trust, leading some faculty to shift the way they monitor and assess student work. “Colleges and universities will increasingly need to help students focus on the skills underneath any tool: evaluating claims, checking evidence, explaining reasoning and verifying information,” the report states. “This requires clearer guidance on responsible AI use, as well as a shift in assessment models that value depth of understanding and thinking processes over polished output.” Click the banner below to learn how your peers are implementing artificial intelligence. Finances Remain a Top Concern Enrollment concerns persist in higher education. Combined with the added financial strain of less funding and smaller budgets, institutions are having to get creative about how they communicate the value of a postsecondary education. Recruitment strategies are changing as institutions evolve their workforce development pathways and flexible credential and dual enrollment programs to target students with diverse interests and goals. 65% The percentage of organizations prioritizing IT staff skills development to enhance resilience against IT disruptions Source: CDW, “Eliminating Digital Friction: How To Build a Frictionless Enterprise,” April 2026 Risk and Accessibility Concerns Add to Growing Pressures The
Aug 13, 2026 · via edtechmagazine.com
We’re increasingly relying on movement data to understand how cities are used. Journey patterns, popular routes and collision clusters reveal where streets and public spaces are under strain, or where design is not matching behaviour on the ground. That evidence helps surveyors make the case for targeted interventions such as new crossings, safer junction layouts or improved cycling links, and to demonstrate the impact of infrastructure investment over time. James Kavanagh MRICS, Head of Land and Resources at RICS, has experienced London’s cycling transformation, and knows exactly what’s behind it. “I’ve cycled London’s streets for decades, and what strikes me most is how profoundly the city’s cycling environment is now shaped and safeguarded by planning intelligence, infrastructure design and interoperable geospatial data,” he says. “We’re no longer relying on intuition or outdated models of how people should move through the city; we’re responding to how they move. “The granular journey data that now underpins planning, from the nearly 9m recorded Santander Cycle hires in 2025, to the detailed routing, collision mapping and junction-level risk analysis (Old Street, Elephant and Castle and Waterloo roundabouts were once notoriously dangerous), has transformed how cycling infrastructure is conceived, built and refined. “These insights are essential. They tell us why places like Waterloo Station 3 dock support more than 104,000 annual hires, and where junctions like Camberwell Green or Brixton still demand deeper design interventions. That fusion of evidence, geospatial interoperability and responsive urban design is precisely why cycling in London is safer today than 20, ten or even five years ago.” We’ve drawn on London’s Santander Cycles journey data for 2025 to highlight the busiest docking stations, routes and bikes across London. This has been combined with STATS19 road collision records for 2025, plus an analysis of the 5,000 most common start-end journey pairs,
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Shenzhen will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit (APEC) in November 2026, particularly given its reputation as China’s Silicon Valley and a global hub for artificial intelligence and embodied intelligence. The city will showcase its advanced industrial ecosystem in robotics, new vehicles, and the digital economy, aiming to connect markets and economies across the Asia-Pacific region. Shenzhen’s innovation model, designed to link China with Asia and the Pacific, is a key priority for the APEC Summit, scheduled to be held in Shenzhen this year under the theme Building an Asia-Pacific Community for Shared Prosperity. This theme focuses on integrating the Chinese economy regionally and globally through advanced technology. Therefore, Shenzhen’s focus during the APEC 2026 Summit will be on innovation, the digital economy, and showcasing new productive forces. The meetings and discussions at the APEC 2026 Summit will be concentrated in Shenzhen. The conference aims to highlight the role of innovation and advanced digital technologies; promote regional cooperation in artificial intelligence, innovation, and digital technologies; and strengthen industrial networks and cross-border supply chains for APEC economies in the semiconductor and green technology sectors. This explains why Shenzhen, China, was chosen to host the upcoming APEC conference. It serves as a living example, showcasing Shenzhen as a model of sustainable smart cities that rely on AI algorithms in the transportation, healthcare, and services sectors. Shenzhen is at the forefront of the regional and international AI landscape, acting as a new engine for industry by integrating digital innovation to expand markets and improve production in the Asia-Pacific region. In Shenzhen, any new idea can find the necessary components within 30 minutes, leading entrepreneurs to call this speed a Shenzhen Speed. Shenzhen is a unique global model for rapid innovation and integrated supply chains, enabling entrepreneurs to transform ideas into prototypes in just
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Dive Brief: - Liability insurance coverage for commuter railroads will increase more than 24% in less than 30 days, leaving transit agencies scrambling to find new insurance policies and the extra funds to pay for them, Commuter Rail Coalition CEO KellyAnne Gallagher told Smart Cities Dive. The notice concerning the rail passenger liability cap was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 5. - A limited number of insurance brokers, mainly overseas, that provide this coverage will have to write new policies for all passenger railroads by the Sept. 4 deadline, South Shore Line President and General Manager Dave Dech told Smart Cities Dive. - If a commuter railroad or Amtrak is unable to obtain the required insurance on time, it might have to cease operating, Gallagher said in an earlier interview. Dive Insight: Federal law requires passenger rail operators to carry enough insurance to cover up to a certain amount in damages from a single accident. Under the 2015 Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, the liability cap is adjusted every five years, based on the consumer price index, against a $200 million limit that went into effect on Dec. 2, 1997. Gallagher gave examples of the increased initial costs to different commuter lines: $790,000 for Caltrain in the San Francisco Bay Area; $600,000 for Metrolink, which serves Southern California; and $630,000 for the North County Transit District - San Diego Railroad. “The cost of insurance for rail operators has been a longstanding strain for the industry and has become a barrier for operators looking to maintain or expand passenger operations across the U.S.,” John Durante, managing director - rail practice leader at insurance provider Marsh Risk, said in an emailed statement. “With this increase, insurance premiums may rise further, and securing competitive market pricing could become more challenging.” Dech
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Kraaken: A Ship, Power Plant, Reservoir & Data Centre in One When a natural disaster strikes, repairing electricity grids can be one of the trickiest parts of relief efforts. Often, it can take days or weeks for power to be properly restored, even in the world's most developed countries. For disasters of high magnitude, like major earthquakes, hurricanes and tsunamis, the relief efforts in those first few days is often what matters most. A lack of power only makes those efforts more difficult. InMar Technologies and OptiFuel Systems, two companies based in the US's Carolinas, are well accustomed to extreme weather events. Just two years ago, Hurricane Helene – the deadliest and most destructive hurricane since Katrina – tore through North and South Carolina, killing more than 100 people and leaving around six million without power. These two firms, operating together under the moniker Optimal Transit, have just come up with a quite extraordinary proposal to solve to this problem. They recently published their concept for the Blue Economy VITAL 100MW Kraaken, which they describe as "a ship that can power 32,000 homes and produce clean water for 150,000 people with no fuel and no emissions". Oh, and the vessel also acts as a data centre capable of 60MW of AI compute. So, how exactly will this ship work, and how can the companies bring their futuristic vision to life? The details of the Kraaken The fundamental purpose for the Blue Economy VITAL 100MW Kraaken (henceforth just Kraaken) is to deliver power and water to shore, all while operating as a data centre. Optimal Transit's concept suggests the vessel could export a continuous stream of up to 40MW of self-produced electricity, while it could also produce around 30 million litres of fresh water daily using a process called vacuum-flash desalination.
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Dive Brief: - The rollout of a new tax on high-end second homes in New York City hit a snag Monday when a Staten Island judge ordered a pause on the effort after a handful of homeowners sued. The city appealed the decision soon after, staying the order until it moves through a higher court, CNN reported. - The judge sided with plaintiffs, saying the city failed to provide appropriate notice to homeowners who will be impacted by the tax and unlawfully placed burden on homeowners to prove whether or not they are subject to it. The next hearing is scheduled for Aug. 31. - Other states are also moving forward with taxes on high-end, non-primary residences. On July 1, Rhode Island enacted a non-owner-occupied property tax on homes valued at $1 million or more that are not the primary residences of their owners. Montana imposed a flat 1.9% tax on second homes earlier this year. Dive Insight: New York City is in the midst of an historic housing crunch, with the vacancy rate dropping to just 1.4% last year. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced the luxury secondary home tax proposal for New York City in April. It is expected to generate $500 million for the city in fiscal year 2027, according to the city comptroller. The proposed “pied-à-terre” tax is a surcharge on secondary homes, including one-, two- and three-family homes valued at $5 million or more and condos and co-ops valued at $1 million or more. The New York City comptroller estimates there are more than 13,000 such homes in the city. The city began notifying homeowners they may be subject to the tax July 23 through the mail and controversially published a searchable database of all such homes. Earlier this month, city officials announced they were
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Junghwan Kim joins $10 million NIH project to improve access to HIV and substance use care The Virginia Tech geographer will help develop geospatial data-driven tools to identify service gaps and guide mobile care for people affected by HIV and substance use. Virginia Tech geographer Junghwan Kim will contribute geospatial and transportation expertise to a five-year, $10.2 million National Institutes of Health project aimed at improving access to HIV prevention, treatment, and substance use disorder services in Connecticut. Kim, an assistant professor in the Department of Geography and the director of Smart Cities for Good, will serve as a site principal investigator for the project. Virginia Tech will receive about $450,000 through a subaward from Yale University. Funded by the NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse, the project is called GEO IMPACT, short for “Geo-Targeted Implementation of a Novel Mobile Pharmacy and Clinic Healthcare Delivery Model with Community Health Workers for Prevention, Care, and Treatment of HIV and Substance Use.” The initiative is led by researchers at Yale University in collaboration with Virginia Tech, Stanford University, Wake Forest University, Connecticut agencies, and community partners. “This project is especially important for me because it addresses a critical public health crisis in the United States,” Kim said. “At the same time, it shows how geography and geospatial analysis can be applied in the public health domain. It’s multidisciplinary work, and that’s what matters to me.” The research team will develop statistical and geographic models to determine where people living with or at risk for HIV and substance use disorders have the greatest need for services. Researchers will also identify gaps in access to pharmacies, opioid treatment programs, HIV services, and other health care resources. The resulting information will help the team decide where to deploy mobile pharmacy and clinic services. The mobile
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In Santa Barbara, California, online bill payments help city leaders fulfill key goals. Less reliance on paper bills and mail trucks helps the city meet its environmental and sustainability initiatives and reduce operating and material costs, Santa Barbara Finance Director Keith DeMartini told Smart Cities Dive. Not having to staff a bill-payment desk lowers labor costs, said the city’s Assistant Finance Director Lyndsay Maas. And encouraging constituents to pay online for everything from business licenses to summer camp fees is in keeping with the city’s forward-thinking philosophy, Maas said. So, when COVID lockdowns led more residents and businesses to turn to online bill payment rather than in-person or mail transactions, DeMartini saw an opportunity. The city had long accepted online credit card payments for some municipal bills, but the finance department began prioritizing online payments for a wider variety of bills and services. Today, Santa Barbara accepts online payments for utility bills, business taxes and licenses, permits, parking tickets, sewer inspections, harbor slips, summer camps, and parks and rec programs. “Out of our 18,000 business tax renewals, 82% are electronic,” DeMartini said. And 80% of the city’s utility payments are paid online or through autopay, text or automated phone systems, he said. Here’s what the Santa Barbara finance team, other local government representatives and industry experts recommend municipalities consider when developing or expanding their own online bill-payment systems. 1. Decide whether you need a payment-processing vendor. Some municipalities have robust information technology departments that can build a website to accept bill payments. But there’s more to online bill payments than that. Maas said Santa Barbara contracts with online payment vendor Neumo to handle complicated payments like utility user taxes, business tax administration, and parking and business improvement assessments. Neumo manages online payments and back-office work like sending out payment reminders,
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Lantronix will release Q4 fiscal 2026 results on August 26, followed by a conference call for investors. Quiver AI Summary Lantronix Inc. will announce its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter financial results, which ended on June 30, 2026, after market close on August 26, 2026. The company will host an investor conference call and audio webcast at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time on the same day, with access details provided for both U.S./Canada and international participants. A replay of the conference call will be available later on the company’s website and via telephone until September 2, 2026. Lantronix specializes in Edge AI and Industrial IoT solutions, supporting various sectors such as smart cities and unmanned systems, and aims to empower organizations by enhancing efficiency and security through innovative connectivity and management solutions. Potential Positives - Lantronix is set to release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter financial results, indicating transparency and accountability to investors. - The announcement of an investor conference call reflects the company's commitment to engage with shareholders and provide updates on its performance and strategy. - Lantronix continues to position itself as a leader in Edge AI and Industrial IoT solutions, targeting high-growth markets which may signal strong future growth potential. Potential Negatives - Announcement of financial results on August 26, 2026, may indicate potential delays or issues in current fiscal performance that investors should be concerned about. FAQ When will Lantronix announce its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter financial results? Lantronix will announce its financial results on August 26, 2026, after market close. What time is the investor conference call on August 26, 2026? The investor conference call will take place at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). How can investors participate in the conference call? Investors can participate by dialing 1-844-802-2442 (U.S./Canada) or 1-412-317-5135 (international). Will there be a
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Kenya Eyes Chinese Investment in Broadband, Smart Cities and Digital Infrastructure The talks focused on digital infrastructure, broadband connectivity, smart cities and the wider digital economy, with Kenya seeking partnerships that can bring investment, innovation and technical expertise into the sector. Kenya is exploring deeper cooperation with China on digital transformation following discussions between the government and Guodong Network Communication Group. Principal Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy John Kipchumba Tanui received a delegation from the Chinese technology group, led by its Chairperson Lu Jie, to discuss potential areas of investment and collaboration. The talks focused on digital infrastructure, broadband connectivity, smart cities and the wider digital economy, with Kenya seeking partnerships that can bring investment, innovation and technical expertise into the sector. Tanui said expanding broadband access to underserved areas remains a priority as Kenya works to strengthen its digital infrastructure. He also highlighted efforts to develop digital government services that are more accessible, efficient and centred on citizens. The discussions also explored opportunities to build on progress at Konza Technopolis as Kenya advances plans to develop smart, connected and digitally enabled cities. The government said strategic technology partnerships and investment will be important to accelerating Kenya’s digital transformation and supporting the country’s broader economic development agenda.
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21st Century. Street fixtures have evolved from being mere tools for a specific purpose to becoming instruments that serve both the city and the planet. In other words, streetlights have gone from being fixed points or poles within the urban public lighting network to becoming key components in the structure of a smart city that enhances energy efficiency. Behind this key innovation for energy savings in cities lies the advancement of new technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to the integration of state-of-the-art IoT sensors, advanced connectivity, and remote management algorithms, these structures optimize public resources and redefine urban sustainability. As a result, a streetlight can also serve as a Wi-Fi hotspot, a mini weather station for collecting real-time data, or a sensor for traffic management. From oil streetlights to AI streetlights How did this transformation come about? Paris, 1667. The City of Light introduced the first urban lighting system in the 17th century with 2,700 oil streetlamps, installed by order of King Louis XIV to curb nighttime theft and provide safety for pedestrians. This set the precedent for public lighting in European cities, which began using gas in the 19th century before evolving into the streetlights we know today in our neighborhoods and on our avenues. Traditionally, streetlights remained at 100% capacity throughout the night in the most densely populated urban areas, consuming excess electricity and energy, even at dawn. The paradigm shift involves a smart streetlight that reverses this trend through adaptive lighting; that is, it is capable of adjusting its brightness using real-time motion sensors. By replacing old sodium-vapor lamps with LED technology and remote management, the system reduces its brightness to a minimum when the street is empty and activates fully only when it detects pedestrians or vehicles. According to industry reports published on the European
Aug 13, 2026 · via moeveglobal.com
How do you plan the city of tomorrow without compromising the quality of life of today? It's a question more cities are facing as populations grow, climate change intensifies and infrastructure is put under increasing pressure. What I find inspiring is how the University of Moncton is tackling this challenge. Together with Dassault Systèmes, they've created a virtual twin of the Moncton-Dieppe region to explore urban densification, affordable housing, mobility and environmental preservation before decisions are made in the real world. By simulating different scenarios, they're helping planners make more informed decisions, protect biodiversity and build smarter communities. Even better, students are gaining hands-on experience with AI, data science and virtual twin technology, preparing them to shape the cities of the future. This is a great example of how virtual twins are moving beyond industry to solve real societal challenges. Learn more here 👉 http://go.3ds.com/kQpu #VirtualTwins #SmartCities #AEC #3DEXPERIENCE 3DEXPERIENCE Edu
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In the wake of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becoming law, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has created a Housing Advisory Council with the goal of advancing market-driven policies that help increase housing supply and promote affordability, “informed by the companies that build, finance, and supply housing.” “Federal housing reforms have created an opportunity to turn policy momentum into real progress on one of the country’s most pressing economic challenges,” per the Chamber of Commerce release. March analysis from the agency indicates that the U.S. faces a shortage of 4.7 million homes. The council is focused on three main areas: - Addressing outdated zoning, land use and permitting processes that add time, cost and uncertainty to housing development - Unlocking capital to support housing production via policy and market solutions that improve certainty and liquidity, while mobilizing private capital to scale development - Expanding skilled trade pipelines, apprenticeships and employer-education partnerships to mitigate labor shortages that limit how quickly housing can be built Several of the solutions the council is advancing have clear relevance for multifamily, Makinizi Hoover, senior director of housing policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, told Multifamily Dive in emailed comments. Hoover cited the Strong Foundations playbook for housing and economic growth, released in March, which the agency co-authored with the conservative think tank American Enterprise Institute. Among the strategies the document calls for is “flexibility to build homes near jobs,” namely updating zoning to allow residential construction in certain areas historically designated for non-residential use, such as shopping centers. “This approach can help transform underutilized commercial properties into housing, including multifamily development, while bringing residents closer to jobs, retail, and other amenities,” Hoover said. “We're also interested in reforms that reduce the time, cost, and uncertainty associated with housing development. Excessive regulations are
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Gulfstream's Pursuit of 100% SAF for Business Aviation The global aviation sector accounts for around 2.5% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, according to the Aviation Environment Foundation. As an energy-intensive industry, the pressure is on to cut both fuel burn and lifecycle emissions. Gulfstream is responding by pairing advanced airframe efficiency with a clear roadmap to 100% SAF, aiming to slash the carbon and particulate intensity of each flight. How Gulfstream is scaling up SAF production Gulfstream backs SAF development by working closely with fuel producers and engine makers to hit technical milestones and unlock new energy pathways for business aviation. To date, Gulfstream aircraft have flown more than 3.5 million nautical miles (6.5 million kilometres) on SAF, helping to prove performance and build supply confidence. In July 2026, Gulfstream became the first business aviation company to successfully complete a high-altitude flight test campaign with 100% SAF. The aircraft allowed researchers to capture real-world measurements of emissions and atmospheric conditions at typical altitudes for business aviation. Early data point to a significant drop in contrail-forming particulates when running on neat SAF, a key non-CO₂ climate lever for the sector. Mark Burns, President of Gulfstream, says: “As aviation continues its work in optimising environmental efficiencies, Gulfstream is focused on advancing solutions that deliver measurable impact today while shaping a more sustainable future for flight. “This campaign reflects our strategy to lead with advanced technology, real-world testing and meaningful collaboration to better understand and reduce aviation’s environmental impact.” Making aircraft more energy efficient Beyond fuels, Gulfstream is engineering airframes, mechanical systems and flight decks to cut energy use without compromising safety or range. Its work includes higher-efficiency winglets that support high-speed, long-range missions while reducing drag and fuel burn. Gulfstream partners with global engine experts to set benchmarks for powerful, quiet and
Aug 12, 2026 · via energydigital.com
Waymo passed the road test but failed the politics. Here are the three moves that would let driverless service in on New Yorkers’ terms. Waymo spent seven months proving its technology could handle New York. From August 2025 to March 2026, it ran eight robotaxis, each with a trained safety specialist behind the wheel, in a circumscribed testing zone covering Manhattan below 112th Street and Downtown Brooklyn. By the Department of Transportation’s account, no collisions were reported. This was a successful pilot, and New Yorkers might have expected that success to encourage growth: more Waymo vehicles, in a larger zone, operating in the evening as well as the day, such that more people could try the service, and the service could demonstrate its value in these broader contexts. Then the permits expired. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration has not renewed them. Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed bringing robotaxis to the rest of the state, but has now withdrawn even that. Nor has she asked her DOT to relax any of the existing regulations restricting automated vehicles. Robotaxis will get to New York City eventually. They are already on the streets of 11 American metros, and as Silicon Valley types like to say, the technology today is both the best it’s ever been and the worst it will ever be. New York is the largest for-hire market in North America, and no robotaxi firm will want to leave it unclaimed forever. So the question is: On what terms should the City let them operate? The next time Waymo or Zoox or Tesla knocks on the door at City Hall, the administration should make three moves. It should require firms to buy medallions for their robotaxis from the New Yorkers who hold them. It should send the first fleet to the transit deserts in
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These higher education IT thought leaders and social media personalities are making an impact across digital learning, innovation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and campus transformation. Researchers at Louisiana State University have designed virtual reality environments in which human-robot collaboration is safe and data-rich, yielding valuable insights. Erin Brereton has written about technology, business and other topics for more than 50 magazines, newspapers and online publications. ListenPause The percentage of physical robots in industrial settings that are designed to work alongside humans has more than quadrupled since 2017, according to data from the nonprofit International Federation of Robotics. To investigate how collaborative robots can effectively communicate with people in manufacturing, medical and other settings, a number of colleges and universities have launched research efforts that involve virtual reality (VR), which may also help provide students with valuable workplace skills and experience. Vision-based training can be a powerful way to tap into the speed, consistency and other capabilities today’s robots possess, according to Jason Jamerson, director of Louisiana State University’s XR Studio research program, in which students perform software programming and other robot-related work. “We’ve got the digital twin of a humanoid robot,” Jamerson says. “You could run the simulation and be in a situation where a robot arrives at an oil rig, there’s an emergency, and it doesn’t know what to do. But within five minutes, you could train it on a week’s worth of trying different approaches.” VR Amenities Support Collaborative Robotic Research Efforts In recent years, computing power and VR advancements have facilitated broader possibilities for robotics research and use, says Nancy Amato, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society president and director of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Siebel School of Computing and Data Science. “Before, robots in factories would typically be in cages to keep people away from them
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