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Slimmer, lighter, more sensitive and better-quality glass should enable touchscreen TVs and bezel-free designs - plus superior smartphones and tablets

Adele's Rolling in the Deep was the most played song by UK users of Spotify in 2011, with Rihanna and Jessie J also popular picks

Three entries for the boy wizard in Amazon UK's top 10 bestselling products of 2011, plus success for Adele, The King's Speech and The Inbetweeners

Desktop audio specialist, Audioengine, has launched two USB DACs - the portable D1 and the wireless D2 - with a host of interesting features, including high-resolution music support and headphone outputs

Tascam iM2 microphone and PCM Recorder app transforms Apple devices into high-quality portable recorders

A new FCC ruling - in effect from December 2012 - requires broadcasters to ensure that the sound level on TV adverts is the same as on programming

Users of Onkyo's TX-NR509 receiver, HT-S6405 AV receiver/speaker package and TX-8050 network stereo receiver can now upgrade their kit to stream Spotify

Griffin partners with Jack White's Third Man Records to create Third Man 45 iPhone 4S Case - made from 7in vinyl singles

A new KPMG survey of technology buyers finds UK shoppers to be more motivated by price, privacy and post-sales service than other global consumers

The latest app to be available via Samsung's Smart Hub will offer movies and more on demand, direct to Samsung TVs

Update to 2011 TVs allows you to watch YouTube videos in HD, plus enjoy Facebook pics/videos in full-screen mode, and keep a constant eye on your Twitter feed

Viewers can tweak their 3D TVs with a new Test Card, available on Sky 3D channel plus Anytime and online

Study of social media shows people's positive anticipation of 3D movies can quickly turn to post-viewing negative reaction, with a range of key complaints

Only third-party sellers that meet certain standard will be able to trade Sennheiser and Monster designs - apparantly the latest move in a bid to cut sales of fake headphones

Qb-M single Bluetooth speaker and Qb-Dual stereo design offer portable wireless audio. SoundScience also to launch sound-boosting USB hub plus wireless headphones in 2012

Three new JBL audio systems - including new flagship OnBeat Xtreme - offer Apple AirPlay, iPad docking and more

Clever new range of equipment racks designed to hide away serious AV set-ups in glossy cabinets - while ensuring systems perform to their best

Rega Apollo-R CD player due in late November, in new compact casing to match Award-winning Brio-R amplifier

Cyrus CD transport claims to be 'purest CD source'. Designed to pair with DAC-enabled Cyrus 6 XPD amp, plus can be upgraded to CDXTSE2 spec

Mistral launches MT-34 valve amplifier and DT-307A/DT-307S valve system - all from just £454

Aimed at everyone from street dancers to fitness instructors, Pioneer's new Steez range are iPod docks with a difference

Tivoli's Award-winning PAL radio is back in a new DAB design, with a rechargeable battery as standard and in a choice of five colours

New KEF R speakers to sit between Q and Reference ranges, taking technology cues from flagship Blade model. Prices from £600 to £2750

Packed with exclusive reviews - including the new Marantz CD6004 and PM6004 CD/amplifier pairing; the Sonos Play:3 Sony's latest 3D projector; group tests on budget floorstanding speakers, plus DACs and receivers; and a Supertest on 55-65in TVs. Buy it today!