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Tesla's new $3.5 million North Albury site will see 37x EV Chargers and Solar Canopies - https://techau.com.au/teslas-new-3-5-million-north-albury-site-will-see-37x-ev-chargers-and-solar-canopies/

Tesla is making a massive $3.5 million investment in North Albury, significantly expanding the regional EV charging landscape. The new site will feature 37x dedicated charging spaces, complete with solar canopies to provide shade and capture renewable energy.

This major infrastructure upgrade is a huge win for electric vehicle owners travelling along busy regional corridors, offering more reliability and less waiting time during peak travel periods.

Read the full details on the new site layout and what it means for the future of EV travel.

Australia's Rooftop Solar Boom Smashed Two Massive Grid Records in VIC and SA - https://techau.com.au/australias-rooftop-solar-boom-just-smashed-two-massive-grid-records-in-vic-and-sa/

Rooftop solar in Australia just hit unprecedented territory. Under clear spring skies, South Australia surged to a record 2,070 MW of rooftop solar output, supplying an eye-opening 96.3% of the state's total electricity demand during that peak.

Meanwhile, Victoria smashed its previous high to reach 4,191 MW, with renewables delivering nearly 66% of the state's generation.

Australian EV sales hit 24.2% in September as transition accelerates - https://techau.com.au/almost-1-in-4-new-car-sales-in-australia-were-evs-during-september-no-signs-of-slowing-down/

The shift to electric vehicles in Australia is no longer a fleeting trend; it is a permanent transition. September 2026 saw battery electric vehicles capture a massive 24.2% of the entire new car market, more than doubling their share from just 12 months ago.

REVIEW: MOVA Aero C Hairdryer - High-Tech Styling Meets Featherlight Design - https://techau.com.au/mova-aero-c-review/ ( by@mishmanners )

If you are tired of clunky, heavy hair dryers that blast scorching heat, the MOVA Aero C might be exactly what your morning routine needs. Weighing in at just 340g, this high-tech styling tool packs an aerospace-grade brushless motor spinning at a blistering 110,000 RPM.

Australia telcos are finally allowing temporary disaster roaming (TDR), ahead of summer - https://techau.com.au/australia-telcos-are-finally-allowing-temporary-disaster-roaming-tdr-ahead-of-summer/

This happens overseas, so it's been long overdue for Australia.

Google announces Gemini 4 Argon, $2 per M in/$4 per M out and uncensored cyber defense - https://techau.com.au/google-announces-gemini-4-argon-2-per-m-in-4-per-m-out-and-uncensored-cyber-defense/

Google had fallen behind in the frontier model race, but today announced Gemini 4 Argon. While it's not available for everyone yet, it's showing promising results in benchmarks and has a few unique features that'll draw some attention.

Australia's Card Surcharge Ban Starts Tomorrow: The Real Tech and Cost Breakdown - https://techau.com.au/australia-bans-card-surcharge-from-tomorrow-but-you-will-end-up-paying-more-anyway/

Starting tomorrow, October 1, new Reserve Bank of Australia rules will come into effect. This means retailers won't be able to display one price and charger another.. card fees for networks like Visa, Mastercard, and EFTPOS will go away.. but that's not the whole story.

Stake Adds PayID Support to Make Purchasing US Stocks Easier - https://techau.com.au/stake-adds-payid-support-to-make-purchasing-us-stocks-easier/

Funding your trading account is getting significantly faster. Stake is rolling out dedicated PayID support alongside new account details, removing the waiting times and friction when moving funds to invest in US shares and ETFs.

Supported by updated banking infrastructure, Australian investors will be able to deposit money in real time. That means no more missing time-sensitive Wall Street market moves while waiting days for standard bank transfers to clear.

Vodafone Launches Australian-First 4-Year Phone Plans to Tackle Rising Hardware Costs - https://techau.com.au/vodafone-launches-australian-first-4-year-phone-plans-to-tackle-rising-hardware-costs/

With flagship smartphone pricing pushing well past $2,000, Vodafone has become the first Australian telco to introduce 48-month interest-free hardware repayments.

Spreading device costs over four full years effectively halves monthly hardware repayments compared to a standard 24-month term, offering households welcome cash flow relief.

Only question is.. will the battery last?

Meta Unveils the Muse Charm: A Pocket-Sized Hardware Puck to Command Your AI Agent - https://techau.com.au/meta-unveils-the-muse-charm-a-pocket-sized-hardware-puck-you-use-to-command-your-ai-agent/

Meta is moving AI hardware beyond smart glasses with the introduction of Muse Charm, a dedicated pocket-sized puck engineered to interact with your personal AI agent anywhere.

Roughly the size of an earbud case, the compact device features a built-in touchscreen, 5G connectivity, and a low-latency voice model that delivers instant, hands-free access to your AI agent.