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Podcast: TechCrunch Industry News
Episode: Millions to receive free electricity in 2026 thanks to Australia’s solar boom, plus Apple nears deal to pay Google $1B and Blue Origin plans second launch of New Glenn
Description: Australia now has so much solar power that the government will require utilities to sell customers free electricity for three hours per day.
Apple is turning to Google's technology to help revamp Siri and power a slate of upcoming features for the voice assistant.
Blue Origin's first New Glenn launch in January mostly went well, and now the long-delayed second mission is finally ready for takeoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices