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links1.cnet.com
cnet.com
| DNSSEC | β οΈ Not signed | ||||||
| A | 199.232.194.154πΊπΈ Fastly199.232.192.0/22 | ||||||
| A | 199.232.198.154πΊπΈ Fastly199.232.196.0/22 | ||||||
| NS | aria.ns.cloudflare.com β | ||||||
| NS | owen.ns.cloudflare.com | ||||||
| MX | smtp.google.com β | ||||||
| TXT | MS=ms94282196 | ||||||
| TXT | _globalsign-domain-verification=6CefEhdXpSEvPRuTfkeYdvQ_0ij6wKrIcTTNPwKRvH | ||||||
| TXT | _globalsign-domain-verification=P6EsEBcaHaQ2gnEgaZ6eVvT6wNieiCAIfZEOugGLHt | ||||||
| TXT | _globalsign-domain-verification=x1xf11ih41J9GiXJP5TJq4IVRSE9HWVASq1KdJeTrL | ||||||
| TXT | adobe-idp-site-verification=cd8dab640ab786a9457c8757f4188cd682dd687a694d1d9c2... | ||||||
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| TXT | canva-site-verification=d0dFqCCuxz7OU_dNK6a7sg | ||||||
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| TXT | webgains-site-verification=6vbztyvm | ||||||
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WOT: SAFE (90/100)
rank #216 globally
rank #140 in the tld
cnet.com
cnet.comis the flagship domain of CNET, one of the world's largest technology news and consumer-electronics review publications. It is currently owned and operated by Red Ventures.
Key facts
- Owner / operator: Red Ventures
- TLD:
.comβ gTLD - Primary purpose: Technology news, product reviews, buying guides, and how-to content
- Status: active
History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1994 | CNET founded by Halsey Minor and Shelby Bonnie as a technology media company |
| 1996 | CNET went public (NASDAQ IPO) |
| 2008 | CBS Corporation acquired CNET Networks for approximately $1.8 billion |
| 2020 | Red Ventures acquired CNET (and several sister properties) from ViacomCBS |
Related domains
zdnet.comβ enterprise-focused technology news site, also owned by Red Venturesgamespot.comβ gaming news site, also part of the Red Ventures portfoliotv.comβ formerly a CNET Networks property
WOT: SAFE (90/100)
π Tranco rank: #657
CNET
CNET is one of the most influential technology media websites on the internet, publishing reviews, news, articles, blogs, podcasts, and videos on technology, consumer electronics, and related topics. Founded in 1994 by Halsey Minor and Shelby Bonnie, CNET was a pioneer of the dot-com era and helped define technology journalism on the web. The site is known for its comprehensive product reviews, buying guides, and tech news coverage.
Ownership History
CNET Networks was acquired by CBS Corporation in 2008 for approximately $1.8 billion. Following the ViacomCBS merger and subsequent restructuring, CNET was sold to Red Ventures in 2020, where it joined a portfolio of digital media brands including Bankrate, The Points Guy, and Healthline.
Content & Coverage
- Product Reviews: In-depth reviews of smartphones, laptops, TVs, cameras, and consumer electronics
- Tech News: Breaking coverage of the technology industry, gadgets, and digital trends
- Buying Guides: Curated recommendations to help consumers make purchasing decisions
- How-To Content: Tutorials and guides for getting the most out of technology
- Video & Podcasts: Multimedia content including product demonstrations and tech discussions
Hosting & Infrastructure
CNET uses a robust, enterprise-grade infrastructure:
- CDN: Fastly (IPs: 199.232.194.154, 199.232.198.154)
- DNS: Google Cloud DNS (ns-cloud-a1-4.googledomains.com)
- Email: Google Workspace (smtp.google.com)
- Global Rank: #581 on Tranco
The domain does not currently have DNSSEC enabled.
Same first word
Similar names
DNS History
1 record (1 active, 0 former)
π DNS Trace
π Delegation Chain
| Zone | Nameservers | Glue |
|---|---|---|
| com | a.gtld-servers.net, b.gtld-servers.net, c.gtld-servers.net, d.gtld-servers.net... | - |
| cnet.com | aria.ns.cloudflare.com, owen.ns.cloudflare.com | 12 records |
β Authoritative Response
Server:108.162.192.68
NS records: aria.ns.cloudflare.com, owen.ns.cloudflare.com
π DNSSEC Status
β οΈ Insecure (no DNSSEC)
No DS record for cnet.com (unsigned zone)
β±οΈ Timing
Total: 166ms | Queries: -
π Records
| Type | Count | Sample Data |
|---|---|---|
| CNAME | 1 | spgo.io |
π Glue Records Collected
Total: 12
Out-of-bailiwick: 12 (aria.ns.cloudflare.com, aria.ns.cloudflare.com, aria.ns.cloudflare.com...)
Analysis
IP Addresses
links1.cnet.com directs to three IP numbers: 32.187.98.31, 100.21.79.143 and 100.23.249.0.
Among the host names that share IP numbers with links1.cnet.com is spgo.io, as one example.
Name Servers
The NS records for links1.cnet.com point to four name servers: ns-277.awsdns-34.com, ns-678.awsdns-20.net, ns-1380.awsdns-44.org and ns-1748.awsdns-26.co.uk.
There is at least partial name server overlap between links1.cnet.com and other domains β profilink.bg, d244g2ec558not.cloudfront.net, abprimelineicare.com and two more among them.
All four hostnames β ns-277.awsdns-34.com, ns-678.awsdns-20.net, ns-1380.awsdns-44.org and ns-1748.awsdns-26.co.uk β resolve to two IP numbers apiece: ns-277.awsdns-34.com to 205.251.193.21 and 2600:9000:5301:1500::1; ns-678.awsdns-20.net to 205.251.194.166 and 2600:9000:5302:a600::1; ns-1380.awsdns-44.org to 205.251.197.100 and 2600:9000:5305:6400::1; ns-1748.awsdns-26.co.uk to 205.251.198.212 and 2600:9000:5306:d400::1.
Mail Servers
The sole mail server for links1.cnet.com is smtp.sparkpostmail.com.
Among the domains sharing a mail server setup with links1.cnet.com are mail.bardeen.ai, outrageandinspire.org, marketing.mlbemail.com and two others.
There is at least a partial MX overlap between links1.cnet.com and other domains, including inx.co, apply.save-learning.com, news.tinybeans.com and two others.
These mail servers frequently co-occur with the mail servers aspmx.l.google.com, alt1.aspmx.l.google.com, alt2.aspmx.l.google.com and two others.
The hostname smtp.sparkpostmail.com carries three IP records: 35.84.219.173, 50.112.38.73 and 52.43.217.92.