At CES 2012, Senior Editor of CNET Scott Stein chats with our co-founder and CPO Jed Putterman about the latest in cloud technology and services.

“The good news is, I don’t have to explain to people what cloud is anymore,” says Putterman, of the past few years’ rapid change in the field of cloud technology.

In this interview, he and Stein discuss a bevy of recent cloud developments, including hardware vs. software, the abundance of information we’re putting out there (for instance: new technology that monitors your workouts and shares the results with your friends), and the confusion that abounds in a landscape where the definition of a ‘cloud’ is still up in the air.

On this last point, Putterman is glad to demystify: “For us, cloud is just, ‘make it available anywhere.’ Wherever you are, as long as you have an internet connection, it shouldn’t matter where it’s physically being stored.”

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Pogoplug Cloud allows you to store, stream and share your files and media wherever you are—and it’s free for the first 5GB.  We’ve received rave reviews and positive feedback from users In the month since we launched our free Pogoplug Cloud service, and many users have asked when they can upgrade to add more storage to their cloud.

I’m proud to announce that Pogoplug now offers cloud expansion designed for your mobile life and at the best rates available in the industry.  Tell your friends!

We offer three ways to add to your cloud:

30GB ($4.95/month)
100GB ($14.95/month)
1000GB ($59.95/month)

Or buy a Pogoplug device for unlimited storage and no monthly fees. See all expansion options at http://pogoplug.com/expansion.

After you’ve tried Pogoplug Cloud, we’d love to hear from you! Write to feedback@pogoplug.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Thanks for your continued support,

Jed Putterman
Chief Product Officer
Pogoplug

Faster than a speeding bullet. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. The newest way to store, stream and share your files with Pogoplug.

In other words, we’re excited to introduce Pogoplug Software! Key features include:

           Remote Access – Turn any PC into a Pogoplug: Stream, access and share music and movies from any computer associated with your Pogoplug account. (A Premium license is required to stream: Get it here.)

          Pogoplug Drive – Access your Pogoplug Cloud, as well as any device associated with your Pogoplug account, like an external drive attached directly to your computer. You can add, delete, move and rename files from Windows Explorer or Finder.

          Sync – Sync files and folders from your computer to the Pogoplug device of your choice, including your Pogoplug Cloud.

         Stream– Get all your stuff right away by viewing Files, and stream by type: Music, Photos and Movies. An unlimited Premium license is required.

Pogoplug Software provides greater flexibility than ever for storing, streaming and sharing. Download your own and try it today. Once you’ve given Pogoplug Software a go, let us know what you think!

Check back here as we look in-depth at some of our favorite Pogoplug Software features. First up: Sync.

Following our release of Pogoplug Series 4 on Wednesday, reviewers have been talking. Check out what they have to say about the latest generation of Pogoplug hardware:

CNET: “I’ve reviewed multiple Pogoplugs before, but none of them came close to what this new version offers … the seamlessly sharable method of plug-and-playing hard drives and now SD cards makes the Pogoplug a true home cloud device, and an extremely affordable and portable gadget.”

Macworld: “To set itself apart from the growing list of cloud-based storage options (iCloud and Dropbox to name a few), Pogoplug offers mobile services, hardware, and software for cloud storage—and the three are integrated seamlessly together.”

Engadget: “Pogoplug has already moved to the cloud. Now, it’s coming backdown to Earth.”

AnandTech: “Personal cloud devices remove the fees and storage barriers, andleave users with the task of optimization and network upkeep. If you’re up to the task and interested in expandable cloud storage, this may be one of the best options around.”

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At Pogoplug, we’re always working hard to bring you the best possible products and incorporate features you’ve requested. Today, we’d like to introduce the next generation of our flagship device: Pogoplug Series 4. Just a month after launching Pogoplug Cloud, Series 4 offers Cloud users unlimited storage expansion with enhanced performance and connectivity options, including USB3 ports and SATA connectivity.

Our Pogoplug Cloud service gives you 5GB of free online cloud storage optimized for mobile phones and tablets. You can sign up online or directly from your phone to create a free Pogoplug Cloud account. Pogoplug Series 4 takes this experience to the next level, providing infinite expansion for your Pogoplug Cloud.

Key Pogoplug features include:

1. Store: Automatically upload photos and videos from your mobile phone to your Pogoplug Cloud—no sync required.
2. Share: Instantly share anything in your cloud through email, Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Create shared folders to collaborate with friends and colleagues.
3. Stream: Stream HD videos, photos and music from your Pogoplug Cloud to your phone.

Pogoplug Series 4 adds unlimited cloud capacity to your Pogoplug account by letting you host your own storage, with no monthly fees or limits. This new model makes it easier than ever with plug-and-play support for Seagate^® GoFlex™ external drives and other storage products that have adopted the new Universal Storage Module standard (USM), as well as the following inputs:

• USB 3.0 x 2
• SD x 1
• USB 2.0 x 1
• 2.5” SATA/USM/Seagate GoFlex ultra-portable drives x1

“User growth on our new Pogoplug Cloud service has been phenomenal,” said Daniel Putterman, CEO and co-founder of Pogoplug. “Pogoplug Series 4 gives users a great way to add unlimited storage capacity with the latest off-the-shelf USB 3.0 and SATA-based disk drives.”

Pogoplug Series 4 retails for $99.95 and can be found at major retailers or in our webstore. Buy yours today!

Today, I want to explain the difference between collaborating with Pogoplug and using a public email share.

As previously mentioned, Pogoplug’s collaborate feature lets you share folders with whoever you want. Once they log into or create a Pogoplug account, collaborators can download files, edit, and upload.

Meanwhile, selecting the option to share via email creates a stable link to your file that anyone can access, no login required and no expiration date.

To give an example of when you might use collaborate and when you might send out a public share via email instead, we present a central struggle of our times: the quest for cool photo effects.