Cali Lewis, one of our favorite tech gurus, energetically introduces the recently announced wireless adapter (aka "little buddy") for our beloved Pogoplug.  

[Via GeekBeat.TV]

The folks at Cloud Engines have been listening to each and every one of you on our forums and the massive Internets, and are stepping forward with some exciting news today.  First of all, one of the most popular requests - a wireless Pogoplug - has been granted, with the release of the Pogoplug Wireless Adapter.  This little guy, a USB b/g/n wireless adapter, allows you to easily connect your Pogoplug to your network.

What's more, if you already own a Pogoplug, you can get one of these bad boys for free as a "thank you" from Cloud Engines.  It's a limited time offer, so make sure that if you want one, that you check out the details on Pogoplug's Facebook or support pages on how to get a promo code.

[Click here to buy your Pogoplug now!]

Original Press Release:

Your favorite cloud storage device, that lovely pink (and now black) Pogoplug, has its own panel at SXSW 2011!

Daniel Putterman from Cloud Engines will be presenting "Your Data In The Cloud: Privacy, Ownership, Convenience."  

Click on the button to vote for Pogoplug as your favorite panel, and if you're gonna be at SXSW next year, don't forget to attend.

The upcoming Pogoplug Biz - a new version of the well-loved Pogoplug - adds several useful features for professionals, home offices, and businesses of all sizes, as well as several common requests from community members.

The Biz is available for pre-order at Pogoplug's website for $299 USD  - but what if you currently own a regular Pogoplug?

The fine folks at Pogoplug are offering a promotional price on the Pogoplug Biz - only $199, which is a full hundred bucks off.

Claiming your discount is easy!

1. Email support@pogoplug.com with a scan of your original Pogoplug purchase receipt (make sure to send the email from your Pogoplug account email address)
2. You will not have to send in your original Pogoplug to receive the discount.
3. You will receive a brand new Pogoplug Biz at the discounted price.
4. Limit of one code per existing user.

[Via Pogoplug on Facebook]

Looks like Pogoplug just got its MBA!  Pogoplug Biz is stepping out with a crisp, new black "suit" and a whole host of new features, many of which have been popular requests on our community.

The Pogoplug Biz is perfect for, you guessed it, small to medium businesses or small/home office users.  Here's a sampling of the power of this new Pogoplug:

• Usage Statistics and Auditing
• Customization of the Pogoplug Interface
• Black faceplate
• Custom Email Addresses
• Cloud/Mobile Printing
• View-Only Sharing
• Multiple Users with Access Levels and Quotas

You can pre-order the Pogoplug Biz for $299 USD, and they're estimated to ship in about 3-4 weeks.

Read the full press release here!

Are you just way too impatient to wait for shipping, preferring to hold your shiny new Pogoplug right there in the store?

Wait no further, as well-known, yellow & blue-clad retailer Best Buy is now carrying the Pogoplug in selected stores, allowing you to pick up your new gadget right away.  

[Purchase a Pogoplug at Best Buy]

Been to the Pogoplug official website lately?  If you have (and we're betting you have) you might have noticed some cool new changes - including a completely new, sleek metallic look.

You can watch several introduction videos directly from the homepage to easily learn more about what Pogoplug can do for you.  There's also the Learning Center, where you can dig a little deeper into individual features of the Pogoplug and learn some handy tips and tricks along the way.

[Visit the New Pogoplug.com]

The Pogoplug keeps getting better and better, and this time around, it promises to remove the shackles from your desktop printer and allow you to put ink to paper from anywhere you access Pogoplug - from your iPad, iPhone, Android phone, laptop, and more.

This feature, which will be available to all Pogoplug users free of charge later this summer, will work initially on all HP and EPSON printers that were released in 2005 or later.  You won't have to install any drivers or programs, either... just plug the printer in to the USB ports on the Pogoplug and you're good to go.

Full Press Release:

Pogoplug, the popular multimedia sharing device, today announced a major upgrade with the launch of Pogoplug “web printing.” Now, for the first time, users can print from an iPhone, iPad, Android or other mobile device from anywhere in the world. 

“Pogoplug’s vision is to free the modern digital lifestyle from dependence on an always-on home or office computer,

If you're curious what the Pogoplug can do, how it does it, and how it will simplify your digital life, watch these brand spankin' new videos from PogoplugTV on YouTube.

Turbo Charge Your File Sharing

Stream Your Entire Media Library

Free Your Mobile Device From Limits

New Pogoplug Overview

Katie's right when she says that "new technology can be confusing."  That's why Pogoplug has made it mission critical to be easy to set up and use, and has made her list of "go to gadgets" to simplify and enhance your digital life.  Check out her list of besties below.

[Via What The Tech? at Oprah.com]