Two companies known for wiring devices and connectors are joining together to provide LED lighting modules that can be directly driven from an AC source.

As photovoltaic energy nears grid parity in select regions of the world and the industry's cell manufacturers work to lower costs further, the PV industry is becoming a serious on-grid alternative. This growth is reflected in a materials market for PV module manufacture that is expected to skyrocket in coming years, according to a new report from Linx Consulting.

The pace of US job losses may be slowing, according to two private reports.

The electronics supply chain remains pessimistic and appears to believe we have not yet seen the bottom of the recession, according to a survey of more than 230 electronics supply chain decision makers.

The European market for consumer electronics is going to shrink in 2009 — for the first time since the mid-nineties, says German IT industry association Bitkom. The reason, however, is not the economy crisis.

Investors in Taiwan equities are reaping the benefits of the island's improving relationship with China, which has powered the benchmark Taiex index to a 39% rise since the beginning of 2009.