First Looks: iHome iHM79 Rechargeable Mini Speakers
As a sequel to the earlier iHM77, dome-shaped, magnetic portable speakers that formed an oversized pill when stuck together for travel and then transformed into rechargeable satellites when placed on a desk, iHM79 ($TBD) uses an updated design with slanted, metal-grilled speakers that promise improved sound. With rechargeable batteries inside, each speaker has its own power switch, and when they're chained together with an included hybrid audio and…

News: Apple patent points to simplified data sharing
A new Apple patent application published this week suggests the company is working on a system of simplified data transfer between devices such as the iPhone, iPod touch, Mac computers, and Apple TV. The application covers a variety of transfer methods, including local Wi-Fi, cellular, and near-field networks, and also mentions the use of online data storage services that could serve as an intermediary between devices. In addition, the system would…

First Looks: Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini
Like you, we've seen the official photographs of Bowers & Wilkins' new speaker system Zeppelin Mini ($399) but didn't know exactly what to expect from the unit in size, shape, or audio performance. Surprise: while Zeppelin Mini's interestingly mirrored top surface sort of preserves the elongated football shape of the original Zeppelin, it trades the double-conical body for a very considerably smaller curved housing that is far easier to squeeze into…

News: iPodweek coming shortly, still time to register
iPodweek, iLounge’s weekly newsletter recapping the last seven days in news, articles, reviews, and more, will be sent out to our email subscribers later today. In addition to rounding up the week’s top stories, iPodweek also features giveaways and accessory discount offers from various companies. If you haven’t yet signed up to receive iPodweek, there’s still time to register and receive this week’s edition — just…

News: Apple rolling out updated iTunes LP/Extras files
Apple has begun sending out emails to customers who purchased iTunes LP or iTunes Extras content prior to the release of Apple TV Software 3.0, informing them that updated files are now available. As Apple revealed in a Support document last week, the new Apple TV software requires updated iTunes LP and iTunes Extras files to work properly. The emails states, “We have updated the iTunes LP that was included with [Album title and artist] so that…