cnet.com - robtex.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 | ||||||
| A | 2606:4700:50::adf5:3a44πΊπΈ Cloudflare2606:4700:50::/44 , Inc. 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, California 94107, US | ||||||
| PTR | aria.ns.cloudflare.com | ||||||
| A | 2803:f800:50::6ca2:c044π¨π· Cloudflare2803:f800:50::/45 LACNIC generated route6 for CloudFlare Latin America S.R.L | ||||||
| PTR | aria.ns.cloudflare.com | ||||||
| A | 2a06:98c1:50::ac40:2044πΊπΈ Cloudflare2a06:98c1:50::/45 | ||||||
| PTR | aria.ns.cloudflare.com | ||||||
| A | 108.162.192.68πΊπΈ Cloudflare108.162.192.0/24 , Inc. 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, California 94107, US | ||||||
| PTR | aria.ns.cloudflare.com | ||||||
| A | 172.64.32.68πΊπΈ Cloudflare172.64.32.0/24 , Inc. 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, California 94107, US | ||||||
| PTR | aria.ns.cloudflare.com | ||||||
| A | 173.245.58.68πΊπΈ Cloudflare173.245.58.0/24 , Inc. 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, California 94107, US | ||||||
| PTR | aria.ns.cloudflare.com | ||||||
| NS | owen.ns.cloudflare.com | ||||||
| A | 2606:4700:58::adf5:3bdbπΊπΈ Cloudflare2606:4700:50::/44 , Inc. 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, California 94107, US | ||||||
| PTR | owen.ns.cloudflare.com | ||||||
| A | 2803:f800:50::6ca2:c1dbπ¨π· Cloudflare2803:f800:50::/45 LACNIC generated route6 for CloudFlare Latin America S.R.L | ||||||
| PTR | owen.ns.cloudflare.com | ||||||
| A | 2a06:98c1:50::ac40:21dbπΊπΈ Cloudflare2a06:98c1:50::/45 | ||||||
| PTR | owen.ns.cloudflare.com | ||||||
| A | 108.162.193.219πΊπΈ Cloudflare108.162.193.0/24 , Inc. 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, California 94107, US | ||||||
| PTR | owen.ns.cloudflare.com | ||||||
| A | 172.64.33.219πΊπΈ Cloudflare172.64.33.0/24 , Inc. 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, California 94107, US | ||||||
| PTR | owen.ns.cloudflare.com | ||||||
| A | 173.245.59.219πΊπΈ Cloudflare173.245.59.0/24 , Inc. 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, California 94107, US | ||||||
| PTR | owen.ns.cloudflare.com | ||||||
| MX | smtp.google.com β | ||||||
| A | 2607:f8b0:4004:c08::1aπΊπΈ Google2607:f8b0:4004::/48 | ||||||
| PTR | bi-in-f26.1e100.net | ||||||
| A | 2607:f8b0:4004:c08::1bπΊπΈ Google2607:f8b0:4004::/48 | ||||||
| PTR | bi-in-f27.1e100.net | ||||||
| A | 2607:f8b0:4004:c23::1aπΊπΈ Google2607:f8b0:4004::/48 | ||||||
| PTR | yuiadrs-in-f26.1e100.net | ||||||
| A | 2607:f8b0:4004:c23::1bπΊπΈ Google2607:f8b0:4004::/48 | ||||||
| PTR | yuiadrs-in-f27.1e100.net | ||||||
| A | 142.250.31.26πΊπΈ Google142.250.31.0/24 | ||||||
| PTR | bj-in-f26.1e100.net | ||||||
| A | 172.253.63.26πΊπΈ Google172.253.63.0/24 | ||||||
| PTR | bi-in-f26.1e100.net | ||||||
| A | 172.253.63.27πΊπΈ Google172.253.63.0/24 | ||||||
| PTR | bi-in-f27.1e100.net | ||||||
| A | 192.178.155.26πΊπΈ Google192.178.155.0/24 | ||||||
| PTR | yuiadrs-in-f26.1e100.net | ||||||
| A | 192.178.155.27πΊπΈ Google192.178.155.0/24 | ||||||
| PTR | yuiadrs-in-f27.1e100.net | ||||||
| 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... | ||||||
| TXT | airtable-verification=20fe2e72dc8c36bf92a0df5fefb4a336 | ||||||
| TXT | amazonses:IkTmduYpaH0WwFy3rGF9LapU5r9lAMSfIbFXVAGJjds= | ||||||
| TXT | amazonses:LO9ev8HSA2e5Oreaw/q5HePX1NaSz4IilMqaDhp0OVo= | ||||||
| TXT | anthropic-domain-verification-qdazg8=dqzEKV8EmpHE42ykubHHtSLb0 | ||||||
| TXT | atlassian-domain-verification=QUsZX4LdPWTYZgx09JhShFot27EJnUl/5CyxXFsiGebXl2Q... | ||||||
| TXT | canva-site-verification=G7ihdyEI2rolcwaQUBtcCw | ||||||
| TXT | canva-site-verification=d0dFqCCuxz7OU_dNK6a7sg | ||||||
| TXT | cursor-domain-verification-txymrn=MxBeqxi2CdLx4MFzOvtMbIWPp | ||||||
| TXT | e4e5e1b458c446cca3fda29ced9be07c | ||||||
| TXT | figma-domain-verification=4f7cdfa45ca39f617dd7ba7b165e1bfd5e9b5e1ec18b849c609... | ||||||
| TXT | globalsign-domain-verification=KaParXxs1OHDy7o8CMbPpHBN-2m_mzwdPqKMMQ66a6 | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=ILosiwVrH1_eWREJaPJtuogfJYCLxJv39jAEWxGtYxc | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=LLUmqJWN33O46X5wiK8hCkKfkH8NZwupS_tjUTKhuNU | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=VgSsD6qI_wL720aiHTg8kTDmcSIbfmXlCKqYdQik9Y0 | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=cPMQ_WlZoW1tAiJpzqYi8aWgUhiKKBnK0e1NBsxS53g | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=efvdqAz-LxQHowGUSZ-r5uahun7JFtmGaJhnQg5iAEo | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=qDwXOZ4eWvl1KaOHkusN1nG-c9QOCY9SIegFUl8Ze-0 | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=qEXI3w15YN6-EUSOeDkItVYWRt-xBoorxXNGU_e_mBM | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=rQqGHsJIjA9wmYW8k4YAiLcWdcJd77pGC8EIWhrP0qs | ||||||
| TXT | ir-site-verification-token value=900181015 | ||||||
| TXT | knowbe4-site-verification=f250b2a70f1bef3a0d3e9e990a25ada0 | ||||||
| TXT | onetrust-domain-verification=d3bfb3a9f8e7463aa20605e2b58b4041 | ||||||
| TXT | tollbit-domain-verification=413155f23a62cea67df5ad8b3a696a1c826d39b26a1c53b87... | ||||||
| TXT | v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com include:_spf.salesforce.com include:spf.protec... | ||||||
| TXT | webgains-site-verification=6vbztyvm | ||||||
| TXT | work-accounts-domain-verification=MaQLu2YGEGv45S1oqGvbV2bb94DiIP | ||||||
| TXT | workplace-domain-verification=Ftb5M3IwsYSC4dwyCbPT46iNSsKC4C | ||||||
| SOA | aria.ns.cloudflare.comdns@cloudflare.com serial=2411088714 | ||||||
com
| DNSSEC | π Signed (DS record present) | ||||||
| NS | a.gtld-servers.net β | ||||||
| NS | b.gtld-servers.net | ||||||
| NS | c.gtld-servers.net | ||||||
| NS | d.gtld-servers.net | ||||||
| NS | e.gtld-servers.net | ||||||
| NS | f.gtld-servers.net | ||||||
| NS | g.gtld-servers.net | ||||||
| NS | h.gtld-servers.net | ||||||
| NS | i.gtld-servers.net | ||||||
| NS | j.gtld-servers.net | ||||||
| NS | k.gtld-servers.net | ||||||
| NS | l.gtld-servers.net | ||||||
| NS | m.gtld-servers.net | ||||||
| SOA | a.gtld-servers.netnstld@verisign-grs.com serial=1786208724 | ||||||
rank #142 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: #656
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.
Subdomains
shopping.cnet.com |
asia.cnet.com |
news.cnet.com |
forms.cnet.com |
cnettv.cnet.com |
downloads.cnet.com |
beta.cnet.com |
cars.cnet.com |
reviews.cnet.com |
offers.cnet.com |
yellowpages.cnet.com |
live.cnet.com |
www.cnet.com |
japan.cnet.com |
holiday.cnet.com |
cdn3.cnet.com |
download.cnet.com |
catchup.cnet.com |
sli.cnet.com |
cc.cnet.com |
cdn1.cnet.com |
shopper.cnet.com |
email.cnet.com |
cms.cnet.com |
links1.cnet.com |
test.cnet.com |
china.cnet.com |
crave.cnet.com |
yahoo.cnet.com |
ios-streaming.cnet.com |
gcp-assets-origin-fly.cnet.com |
au.cnet.com |
search.cnet.com |
coupons.cnet.com |
iphone.cnet.com |
li.cnet.com |
studio61.cnet.com |
korea.cnet.com |
cdn2.cnet.com |
dev.cnet.com |
saa.cnet.com |
webware.cnet.com |
cdn4.cnet.com |
forums.cnet.com |
paidcontent.cnet.com |
gurgle.cnet.com |
m.cnet.com |
feed.cnet.com |
upload.cnet.com |
newsletter.cnet.com |
ces.cnet.com |
podcast-files.cnet.com |
gcp-origin-thumbor.cnet.com |
Same first word
Similar names
DNS History
37 records (5 active, 32 former)
βNSa1-230.akam.net2016-10-13 β 2020-06-25 Β· 5 obs
β 2016-10-13 02:53:50
β 2020-06-25 02:43:04
β 2020-07-28 03:56:42
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSa13-65.akam.net2016-10-13 β 2020-06-25 Β· 5 obs
β 2016-10-13 02:53:50
β 2020-06-25 02:43:04
β 2020-07-28 03:56:42
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSaria.ns.cloudflare.com2026-07-01 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2026-07-01 07:02:16
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSdns1.p09.nsone.net2020-10-08 β 2020-11-30 Β· 5 obs
β 2020-10-08 13:35:22
β 2020-11-30 03:32:42
β 2020-12-15 18:18:28
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSdns2.p09.nsone.net2020-10-08 β 2020-10-08 Β· 4 obs
β 2020-10-08 13:35:22
β 2020-11-30 03:32:42
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSdns3.p09.nsone.net2020-10-08 β 2020-10-08 Β· 4 obs
β 2020-10-08 13:35:22
β 2020-11-30 03:32:42
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSdns4.p09.nsone.net2020-10-08 β 2020-10-08 Β· 4 obs
β 2020-10-08 13:35:22
β 2020-11-30 03:32:42
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNShope.ns.cloudflare.com2020-07-28 β 2020-12-22 Β· 5 obs
β 2020-07-28 03:56:42
β 2020-12-22 18:48:40
β 2021-05-20 04:58:58
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSns-cloud-a1.googledomains.com2021-12-09 β 2021-12-09 Β· 4 obs
β 2021-12-09 03:36:56
β 2026-07-01 07:02:16
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSns-cloud-a2.googledomains.com2021-12-09 β 2021-12-09 Β· 4 obs
β 2021-12-09 03:36:56
β 2026-07-01 07:02:16
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSns-cloud-a3.googledomains.com2021-12-09 β 2021-12-09 Β· 4 obs
β 2021-12-09 03:36:56
β 2026-07-01 07:02:16
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSns-cloud-a4.googledomains.com2021-12-09 β 2021-12-09 Β· 4 obs
β 2021-12-09 03:36:56
β 2026-07-01 07:02:16
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSns-cloud-c1.googledomains.com2021-05-20 β 2021-09-29 Β· 5 obs
β 2021-05-20 04:58:58
β 2021-09-29 07:38:40
β 2021-12-09 03:36:56
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSns-cloud-c2.googledomains.com2021-05-20 β 2021-09-29 Β· 5 obs
β 2021-05-20 04:58:58
β 2021-09-29 07:38:40
β 2021-12-09 03:36:56
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSns-cloud-c3.googledomains.com2021-05-20 β 2021-09-29 Β· 5 obs
β 2021-05-20 04:58:58
β 2021-09-29 07:38:40
β 2021-12-09 03:36:56
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSns-cloud-c4.googledomains.com2021-05-20 β 2021-09-29 Β· 5 obs
β 2021-05-20 04:58:58
β 2021-09-29 07:38:40
β 2021-12-09 03:36:56
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSns.cnet.com2015-09-04 β 2017-06-23 Β· 4 obs
β 2017-06-23 21:29:56
β 2017-07-01 03:24:00
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSns10.cbsig.net2017-07-01 β 2020-06-25 Β· 5 obs
β 2017-07-01 03:24:00
β 2020-06-25 02:43:04
β 2020-07-28 03:56:42
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSns11.cbsig.net2017-07-01 β 2020-06-25 Β· 5 obs
β 2017-07-01 03:24:00
β 2020-06-25 02:43:04
β 2020-07-28 03:56:42
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSns2.cnet.com2015-09-04 β 2017-06-23 Β· 4 obs
β 2017-06-23 21:29:56
β 2017-07-01 03:24:00
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSns3.cnet.com2015-09-04 β 2017-06-23 Β· 4 obs
β 2017-06-23 21:29:56
β 2017-07-01 03:24:00
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSowen.ns.cloudflare.com2026-07-01 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2026-07-01 07:02:16
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βNSvick.ns.cloudflare.com2020-07-28 β 2020-12-22 Β· 8 obs
β 2020-07-28 03:56:42
β 2020-08-28 06:44:12
β 2020-10-08 13:35:22
β 2020-11-30 03:32:42
β 2020-12-22 18:48:40
β 2021-05-20 04:58:58
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βMXcnet-com.mail.protection.outlook.com2020-12-15 β 2021-12-09 Β· 5 obs
β 2020-12-15 18:18:28
β 2021-12-09 03:36:56
β 2026-02-15 02:50:20
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βMXmxa-00262c01.gslb.pphosted.com2020-03-03 β 2020-11-30 Β· 5 obs
β 2020-03-03 02:42:16
β 2020-11-30 03:32:42
β 2020-12-15 18:18:28
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βMXmxb-00262c01.gslb.pphosted.com2020-03-03 β 2020-11-30 Β· 5 obs
β 2020-03-03 02:42:16
β 2020-11-30 03:32:42
β 2020-12-15 18:18:28
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βMXphx1-ito-smtp1e.cnet.com2015-09-04 β 2020-01-17 Β· 4 obs
β 2020-01-17 19:27:26
β 2020-03-03 02:42:16
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βMXphx1-ito-smtp2e.cnet.com2015-09-04 β 2020-01-17 Β· 4 obs
β 2020-01-17 19:27:26
β 2020-03-03 02:42:16
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βMXphx1-mx.cbsi.com2015-09-04 β 2020-01-17 Β· 4 obs
β 2020-01-17 19:27:26
β 2020-03-03 02:42:16
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βMXsmtp.google.com2026-02-15 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2026-02-15 02:50:20
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βA199.232.194.1542026-02-15 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2026-02-15 02:50:20
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βA199.232.198.1542026-02-15 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2026-02-15 02:50:20
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βA34.149.196.1262021-12-09 β 2021-12-09 Β· 4 obs
β 2021-12-09 03:36:56
β 2026-02-15 02:50:20
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βA34.95.96.502021-05-20 β 2021-09-29 Β· 5 obs
β 2021-05-20 04:58:58
β 2021-09-29 07:38:40
β 2021-12-09 03:36:56
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βA35.190.79.822019-10-29 β 2020-12-22 Β· 5 obs
β 2019-10-29 07:51:16
β 2020-12-22 18:48:40
β 2021-05-20 04:58:58
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βA64.30.224.1182015-09-04 β 2016-05-28 Β· 4 obs
β 2016-05-28 12:33:34
β 2016-06-05 11:08:56
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
βA64.30.228.1182016-06-05 β 2019-09-04 Β· 5 obs
β 2016-06-05 11:08:56
β 2019-09-04 12:04:40
β 2019-10-29 07:51:16
β 2026-08-08 17:32:48
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:108.162.193.219
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: 1142ms | Queries: -
π Records
| Type | Count | Sample Data |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2 | 199.232.194.154, 199.232.198.154 |
| NS | 2 | aria.ns.cloudflare.com, owen.ns.cloudflare.com |
| MX | 1 | smtp.google.com (pri: 1) |
| TXT | 32 | MS=ms94282196, _globalsign-domain-verification=6CefEhdX... |
| SOA | 1 | aria.ns.cloudflare.com dns.cloudflare.co |
π Glue Records Collected
Total: 12
Out-of-bailiwick: 12 (aria.ns.cloudflare.com, aria.ns.cloudflare.com, aria.ns.cloudflare.com...)
Analysis
Hierarchy
cnet.com serves as parent to shopping.cnet.com, asia.cnet.com, news.cnet.com, forms.cnet.com, cnettv.cnet.com along with a few other host names.
IP Addresses
cnet.com resolves to the IP addresses 199.232.194.154 and 199.232.198.154
Among others, getinvisiblehand.com, priceblink.com, zdnet.com and cnet.tech resolve to the same IP numbers as cnet.com.
Name Servers
cnet.com uses two name servers for its delegation: aria.ns.cloudflare.com and owen.ns.cloudflare.com.
cnet.com has the same name server delegation as a number of other domains, such as indianapolislxlimo.com, ruesch.cloud, hotelcymyran.com and two more.
cnet.com has at least partial name server overlap with other domains, such as heaveninbangalore.com, il-peccato.dk, socgastro.org.pe and two others.
It is common to see these name servers used together with name servers igor.ns.cloudflare.com and sima.ns.cloudflare.com.
Host names resolving to 6 IP numbers:
Hostname aria.ns.cloudflare.com directs to 108.162.192.68, 172.64.32.68 and 173.245.58.68 along with 3 other IP addresses.
Hostname owen.ns.cloudflare.com directs to 108.162.193.219, 172.64.33.219 and 173.245.59.219 along with 3 other IP addresses.
Mail Servers
cnet.com routes its mail through a single mail server, smtp.google.com.
cnet.com has the same mail server arrangement as a number of other domains, for example enab.ly, arwe.kr, rockyourlife.de and two more.
cnet.com shares at least some of its mail servers with other domains β for example uwstudy.com, mary-kyri.com, vmweb.cz and two more.
These mail servers tend to be used in combination with the mail servers aspmx.l.google.com and alt2.aspmx.l.google.com.
smtp.google.com directs to 9 IP numbers, including 142.250.31.26, 172.253.63.26 and 172.253.63.27, along with 6 other.