Tesla is taking the unusual step of selling its vehicles at the Nordstrom department store in Los Angeles. Already renowned for its left-of-field sales distribution model, the maker generally offers its cars via directly owned stores, commonly to be found located in shopping malls. [ + ]

A well-insulated home with a high-efficiency air conditioner and programmable thermostat are only as effective as the person using it, new research shows. [ + ]

The Australian Labor Party is on the right track with respect to its agenda for apprenticeships and training, but still needs more policies says Master Builders. [ + ]

Vertical Matters is hosting Tech Day by the Bay in conjunction with Henley Properties, on 23 June 2016. The event will run for a half day and feature contributions from Google, HP and DLCS International. [ + ]

The Trident Subsea Cable telecommunications infrastructure project, which will provide high-speed, high-capacity connectivity between Australia and Asia, will locate Points of Presence (PoPs) at Global Switch's data centres in Sydney and Singapore, when the Asian region cable network is built. [ + ]

A new steering committee has been established to explore issues around the increased prevalence of the grey fleet. The term refers to situations where vehicles used for work purposes are not owned or leased by the organisation employing the driver, including novated lease, volunteer paid mileage and private vehicle use. [ + ]

New research from Philips Lighting reveals that our social lives, attitudes and motivation are directly affected by lighting, particularly in homes. [ + ]

New research suggests that installing a microgrid within a regulated electricity market will not always provide economic benefit. [ + ]

You're invited to attend the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap workshops, designed to help shape the future of energy services in Australia. [ + ]

Research firm Gartner says global smartphone sales will continue to slow and will no longer grow in double digits. Worldwide smartphone sales are expected to grow 7% in 2016 to reach 1.5 billion units. This is down from 14.4% growth in 2015. In 2020, smartphone sales are on pace to total 1.9 billion units. [ + ]

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a method for embedding light-emitting nanoparticles into glass without losing any of their unique properties — a major step towards 'smart glass' applications such as 3D display screens or remote radiation sensors. [ + ]

Pronto Software has launched a new consultancy offering, Pronto Woven. As the need to cultivate, nurture and engage customers becomes increasingly paramount in today's digital age, Pronto Woven focuses on bringing integrated business management solutions to the digital forefront. [ + ]

In the lead-up to July's federal election, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is calling on all major parties to adopt an expansion of Unfair Contracts Terms legislation. [ + ]

An IT roadshow all about the evolving data centre, hosted by CommScope, may soon be coming to a city near you this June. [ + ]

The Energy Storage Council is running another four-day residential solar and storage training course in Victoria, 14–17 June. [ + ]