CNET.com is the online portal for CNET Networks CNET Networks Inc. was a media company co-founded in 1993 by Halsey Minor and Shelby Bonnie. CNET was also originally an acronym that originally stood for Computer Networks, but the name was later changed to CNET Networks, and CNET was no longer an acronym. It was acquired by CBS in 2008 and its properties were merged into CBS Interactive, providing access to CNET's reviews, news, downloads, price comparisons and CNET TV as well as web search powered by search.com. CNET.com is divided into seven major sections, all of which can be accessed from the home or "Today on CNET" page. These sections are:
- Reviews – Product and service reviews by CNET. This section can also include extras such as Internet connection speed tests, opinion articles and buying guides.
- CNET News – CNET News (formerly known as News.com) is a news News is the communication of information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience website dedicated to technology. Content is created by both CNET and external media agencies. A daily podcast is available which covers main stories. Some of CNET's blogs A blog is a type of website or part of a website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a also fall under this portion of the website, including Webware (Web 2.0 topics) and Crave (gadgets).
- Tips & Tricks – Tips & Tricks is the learning area of CNET, offering a range of tutorials, guides and tips for technology users.
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CNET.com was originally part of CNET Networks CNET Networks Inc. was a media company co-founded in 1993 by Halsey Minor and Shelby Bonnie. CNET was also originally an acronym that originally stood for Computer Networks, but the name was later changed to CNET Networks, and CNET was no longer an acronym. It was acquired by CBS in 2008 and its properties were merged into CBS Interactive, which was founded in 1993. In 2008 CNET Networks was acquired by CBS Corporation CBS Corporation is an American media conglomerate focused on broadcasting, publishing, billboards, and television production, with most of its operations in the United States. The President and CEO of the company is Leslie Moonves. Sumner Redstone, owner of National Amusements, is CBS's majority shareholder & serves as Chairman. The company.
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