Recent surveys reported major exporters from Japan, Germany and Italy posted their fastest growth in years, resulting in 2013 ending strong for global manufacturing.

The IEC announced the release of a technical specification that covers critical aspects of external chargers for notebook computers, connector and plug, and safety, interoperability, performance and environmental concerns.

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed fines of $3.56 million against Consumer Telcom, Inc. (CTI), for engaging in deceptive slamming, cramming and billing practices.

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed fines against three providers of Lifeline, a program to help low-income consumers afford phone service, for violating rules to protect the program against waste, fraud and abuse.

As part of the FCC’s initiative to bring broadband access to rural communities, the Connect America Fund received over $225 million in funding to connect almost 1 million people who lack service.

According to a market research report by MarketsandMarkets, the total automotive sensor market is expected to reach $33.59 billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 7.8%; and the volume of sensors is expected to reach 8930.00 million units in 2022 from 2,965.37 million units in 2012, at an estimated CAGR of 11.7% from 2013 to 2022.