Denon intros iPod-ready stereos...

Denon Electronics today announced the first products in a planned family of advanced "S-Series" integrated home entertainment systems. The two Denon 2.1-channel surround sound DVD home theater systems, Models S-301 ($1,600) and S-101 ($1000) are its first home entertainment products to provide simple, convenient connectivity and control of today's portable digital music devices, including the iPod series. Designed as total high-performance home theater entertainment solutions, the new S-Series systems are complete and compact, featuring integrated DVD/receiver units with a stylish remote, dual satellite speakers and high-performance subwoofers. In addition, the S-301 includes a front-panel USB port, while both devices feature an analog connection to all makes of portable devices via their headphone jacks.

Speck offers new iGuy mini

Speck Products announced today its latest iPod accessory: the iGuy mini. Like its larger sibling, the iGuy mini is a fully function iPod case and toy. The launch of iGuy (for full size iPods) in May "brought on an onslaught of sales, press and publicity for Speck Products- the initial stock of thousands was sold out within two weeks." Since the the iGuy launched, iPod mini owners "have been anticipating the release of iGuy for mini," said Tim Hickman, general manager of Speck Products. "The iGuy mini is even more portable than his big brother. The smaller size makes it much lighter and easier to carry around." The case includes a tough, removable screen protector, and enables full access to the control, headphone plug and hold switch. The iGuy is designed to fit both iPod minis, and retails for $35. Speck encourages iGuy fans to send in pictures of their iGuy's "adventures."

iSkin releases Wild Sides eVo2 iPod protector

iSkin today released its popular Wild Sides eVo2 iPod protectors. Wild Sides, announced earlier this year, offer the same protection as the widely popular iSkin eVo2 and mini iPod protectors, but with the added coolness of wild stripes that glow in the dark and matching Wheel Cap click wheel protector. Wild Sides also include a matching colored screen protector, a clear screen protector (for iPod photo users) and a removable rotary belt clip; they are available now $35 and will be available at selected iSkin resellers around the world within the next few weeks, according to the company.

NPR to offer four more podcasts via iTunes

The Public Radio portion of the Podcast section at the iTunes Music Store now has links to NPR's All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Talk of the Nation, and News, according to iPodNN readers. While the links are not currently functional, they suggest the four programs will soon be available. There has been a great deal of interest in NPR programs among the podcast community. Science Friday with Ira Flatow is one NPR program that is already available.

Tunewear debuts TUNECLIP for iPod cable management

Tunewear today announced TUNECLIP, a headphone cable winder for the iPod and other portable audio players. "All you have to do is wind your earphone cable around the reel-shaped body and snap it into the stopper. Using the clip on the back it is easy to fasten it to a shirt pocket, belt loop or almost anywhere else.Because you can wind the cable to the length that you like, you no longerhave to worry about getting tangled up in excess cable." It features a removable ball-bearing style chain to allow users to attach it to a cell phone strap or key ring. In addition, TUNECLIP can be used for cable management of virtually any device; it is available now for $10.