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Kalshi Detected a Teleprompter Technician Betting on Trump Speeches - https://techau.com.au/kalshi-detected-a-teleprompt...
29/08/2026

Kalshi Detected a Teleprompter Technician Betting on Trump Speeches - https://techau.com.au/kalshi-detected-a-teleprompter-technician-betting-on-trumps-speeches/

Prediction markets just ran into one of their wildest insider trading cases yet. A White House teleprompter operator used presidential speech information to place bets on whether specific words and phrases would appear during live speeches.

After hauling in over $100,000 on Kalshi's platform, over months, the platform's surveillance flagged the suspicious pattern and alerted regulators.

Grok Bot can now go shopping with your money - https://techau.com.au/grok-bot-can-now-go-shopping/xAI's Grok Bot can now...
29/08/2026

Grok Bot can now go shopping with your money - https://techau.com.au/grok-bot-can-now-go-shopping/

xAI's Grok Bot can now spend your money online by integrating Stripe's Link wallet for AI agents.

While that may be a scary concept, they have implemented some great controls over payments to keep your bot in check.

6 Years Later, My Car Is About to Drive Itself: Tesla Provides Australia Update on FSD V14 Lite for AI3 - https://techau...
28/08/2026

6 Years Later, My Car Is About to Drive Itself: Tesla Provides Australia Update on FSD V14 Lite for AI3 - https://techau.com.au/6-years-later-my-car-is-about-to-drive-itself-tesla-provides-aus-update-on-fsd-v14-lite-for-ai3/

Years after early adopters invested in Full Self-Driving, Tesla has provided an encouraging update for Australian owners of older Hardware 3 (AI3) vehicles.

With FSD Supervised V14 Lite actively rolling out and distilling the intelligence of newer AI4 models into earlier computer architectures, Australian drivers are finally approaching modern end-to-end autonomous driving capabilities.

From starting FSD directly from park to navigating complex intersections and roundabouts, this update closes a long-standing feature gap for legacy vehicles.

Samsung Unveils New USB4 Portable SSDs: Speeds Up to 4,000MB/s and 8TB Capacity - https://techau.com.au/samsung-unveils-...
27/08/2026

Samsung Unveils New USB4 Portable SSDs: Speeds Up to 4,000MB/s and 8TB Capacity - https://techau.com.au/samsung-unveils-new-usb4-portable-ssds-speeds-up-to-4000mb-s-and-8tb-capacity-no-pricing/

Samsung has taken the wraps off its next-generation portable SSD lineup powered by USB4, delivering a massive jump in transfer speeds and storage density for creators, gamers, and power users.

Leading the charge is the new flagship P-series, headlined by models capable of sequential read speeds reaching up to 4,000MB/s and write speeds up to 3,800MB/s.

RØDE’s new DS3 desktop studio arm boosts capacity to 1.5kg for modern creator desks - https://techau.com.au/rodes-new-ds...
25/08/2026

RØDE’s new DS3 desktop studio arm boosts capacity to 1.5kg for modern creator desks - https://techau.com.au/rodes-new-ds3-desktop-studio-arm-boosts-capacity-to-1.5kg-for-modern-creator-desks/

Australian audio brand RØDE has launched the DS3, a new professional desktop studio arm designed to support the heavier gear commonly used on modern creator setups.

Building on the previous DS2 model, the DS3 increases the maximum payload from 900g to 1.5kg, making it suitable for broadcast-style XLR microphones, larger condensers, compact cameras, and lighting accessories.

Unlike standard clamp-style boom arms that require an exposed desk edge, the DS3 uses a weighted base with an integrated acoustic isolation pad to sit anywhere on a flat surface while helping reduce vibration transfer.

Tesla Cybercab Launch Event Locked in for September 3 as Robotaxi Service Prepares to Scale - https://techau.com.au/tesl...
23/08/2026

Tesla Cybercab Launch Event Locked in for September 3 as Robotaxi Service Prepares to Scale - https://techau.com.au/tesla-cybercab-launch-event-locked-in-for-september-3-as-robotaxi-service-prepares-to-scale/

Tesla has officially locked in September 3 for a dedicated Cybercab launch event in Austin, Texas, marking a major milestone as the company prepares to scale its unsupervised robotaxi network. With production already underway at Giga Texas and test vehicles active on public roads, the hardware is ready and the focus shifts to real-world deployment.

Designed from the ground up for fully autonomous transport, the purpose-built two-seater operates with no steering wheel and no pedals, aiming for running costs far cheaper than taxis and Uber.

Bayside Council Switches On First Kerbside EV Charger In Cheltenham - https://techau.com.au/bayside-council-switches-on-...
23/08/2026

Bayside Council Switches On First Kerbside EV Charger In Cheltenham - https://techau.com.au/bayside-council-switches-on-first-kerbside-ev-charger-in-cheltenham/

Electric vehicle adoption is accelerating rapidly, but charging remains a key hurdle for drivers living in apartments, townhouses, or rental properties without dedicated off-street parking.

Bayside City Council has officially gone live with its first kerbside pole-mounted EV charger on Brixton Road in Cheltenham. Partnering with Australian company EVX, the 22kW AC charger attaches directly to existing utility poles, offering convenient neighbourhood charging with minimal streetscape impact and zero installation cost to ratepayers.

The charger marks the launch of a 24-month trial, with additional pole-mounted sites already planned for Sandringham and Hampton East as the council works toward net zero community emissions.

Check out how the new kerbside charging setup works, how to use it, and where the network is expanding next.

Roborock Launches Wire-Free Robot Lawnmowers at Bunnings to Tackle Aussie Yards Up to 5,000 m² - https://techau.com.au/r...
20/08/2026

Roborock Launches Wire-Free Robot Lawnmowers at Bunnings to Tackle Aussie Yards Up to 5,000 m² - https://techau.com.au/roborock-robot-lawnmowers-land-at-bunnings/

Roborock is taking its automated cleaning tech outdoors with six new robotic lawnmowers landing at Bunnings on 1 September. Spanning the RockNeo and RockMow line-ups, the range ditches traditional perimeter boundary wires entirely in favour of RTK, camera VSLAM, and 360-degree 3D LiDAR navigation.

Built to handle everything from compact suburban blocks to expansive 5,000 m² properties, the new mowers include features tuned for tough local conditions. Highlights include four-wheel drive capable of scaling steep 80% slopes, precision electric height adjustment, AI multi-zone mapping, and a dedicated wildlife-protection mode.

With local pricing starting at $1,409 and stretching to $4,999 for the flagship all-terrain model, read our full breakdown to see specs, features, and how each model compares.

The Secret Weapon Powering Australian Tech Agencies, Developers, and MSPs - https://techau.com.au/the-secret-weapon-for-...
20/08/2026

The Secret Weapon Powering Australian Tech Agencies, Developers, and MSPs - https://techau.com.au/the-secret-weapon-for-australian-tech-agencies-developers-and-msps/

Scaling a digital agency, development team, or managed service provider in Australia comes with distinct challenges, from managing rising infrastructure costs to meeting strict local data compliance and client uptime demands.

Explore how local tech teams and MSPs are streamlining client workloads, boosting margins, and simplifying deployment pipelines by leveraging purpose-built Australian infrastructure and management platforms designed specifically for their workflows.

REVIEW: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) doubles down on portable productivity with two 3K OLED screens - https://techau.com...
20/08/2026

REVIEW: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) doubles down on portable productivity with two 3K OLED screens - https://techau.com.au/asus-rog-zephyrus-duo-review/ (by Michelle Duke ).

Lugging an extra portable monitor to coffee shops or co-working spaces is officially a thing of the past. The new ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo (GX651) packs two gorgeous 3K ROG Nebula HDR OLED 120Hz touchscreens into a single, surprisingly sleek chassis, completely rethinking portable productivity.

With a fully detachable magnetic keyboard, you can stack both displays vertically on your desk and drop in your own external keyboard and mouse. Under the hood, it pairs the latest Intel Core Ultra processor with up to an NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU, pushing benchmark numbers into the top 1% of all machines.

Is this flagship dual-screen powerhouse worth the investment for creators, gamers, and mobile professionals? We put its real-world performance, thermals, and battery life to the test.

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