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. [ + ]

Custom Fleet has been selected as the successful leasing partner for Western Australian electricity network business Western Power. [ + ]

The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) has forged a new initiative to advance Australia's uptake of LED road lighting. The government-backed Street Lighting and Smart Controls Program (SLSC) brings together the multiple sectors that contribute to the street lighting and smart controls industry in Australia. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia has released three new reports that investigate the likelihood of workers' potential exposure to 38 known or suspected carcinogens found in Australian workplaces, including UV radiation, environmental tobacco smoke, diesel engine exhaust and wood dust. [ + ]

The transport sector is being targeted in a new global initiative, below50, through promotion of best-of-breed sustainable fuels that will achieve significant carbon reductions. [ + ]

2015 was a record year for renewable energy installations, according to the newly released Renewables 2016 Global Status Report. [ + ]

The Australian Government has announced a multimillion-dollar plan to assist in the creation of smart, interconnected cities across the country. [ + ]

Nominations are open for the Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards, which recognise Victorian businesses that have either adopted sustainable measures in their enterprise or minimised their environmental footprint. [ + ]

2 June is the broadcast day for the National Road Safety Partnership Program webinar on regulatory options for automated vehicles. The purpose of the webinar is to present information on a discussion paper recently published by the National Transport Commission (NTC) and to canvas the priority issues, proposed approaches and reform time frames for discussion. [ + ]

University of NSW is hoping to set hearts aflutter with its I LOVE YOU lighting installation at this year's Vivid Festival. [ + ]