cnet.com - dns.ninja
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 | ns-cloud-a1.googledomains.com β | ||||||
| A | 2001:4860:4802:32::6aπΊπΈ Google2001:4860::/32 | ||||||
| PTR | ns-cloud-a1.googledomains.com | ||||||
| A | 216.239.32.106πΊπΈ Google216.239.32.0/24 | ||||||
| PTR | ns-cloud-a1.googledomains.com | ||||||
| NS | ns-cloud-a2.googledomains.com | ||||||
| A | 2001:4860:4802:34::6aπΊπΈ Google2001:4860::/32 | ||||||
| PTR | ns-cloud-a2.googledomains.com | ||||||
| A | 216.239.34.106πΊπΈ Google216.239.34.0/24 | ||||||
| PTR | ns-cloud-a2.googledomains.com | ||||||
| NS | ns-cloud-a3.googledomains.com | ||||||
| A | 2001:4860:4802:36::6aπΊπΈ Google2001:4860::/32 | ||||||
| PTR | ns-cloud-a3.googledomains.com | ||||||
| A | 216.239.36.106πΊπΈ Google216.239.36.0/24 | ||||||
| PTR | ns-cloud-a3.googledomains.com | ||||||
| NS | ns-cloud-a4.googledomains.com | ||||||
| A | 2001:4860:4802:38::6aπΊπΈ Google2001:4860::/32 | ||||||
| PTR | ns-cloud-a4.googledomains.com | ||||||
| A | 216.239.38.106πΊπΈ Google216.239.38.0/24 | ||||||
| PTR | ns-cloud-a4.googledomains.com | ||||||
| MX | smtp.google.com β | ||||||
| A | 2607:f8b0:4023:c06::1aπΊπΈ Google2607:f8b0::/32 | ||||||
| PTR | dz-in-f26.1e100.net | ||||||
| A | 2607:f8b0:4023:c06::1bπΊπΈ Google2607:f8b0::/32 | ||||||
| PTR | dz-in-f27.1e100.net | ||||||
| A | 2607:f8b0:4023:c0b::1aπΊπΈ Google2607:f8b0::/32 | ||||||
| PTR | dd-in-f26.1e100.net | ||||||
| A | 2607:f8b0:4023:c0b::1bπΊπΈ Google2607:f8b0::/32 | ||||||
| PTR | dd-in-f27.1e100.net | ||||||
| A | 142.250.101.26πΊπΈ Google142.250.101.0/24 | ||||||
| PTR | dz-in-f26.1e100.net | ||||||
| A | 142.250.101.27πΊπΈ Google142.250.101.0/24 | ||||||
| PTR | dz-in-f27.1e100.net | ||||||
| A | 142.250.141.26πΊπΈ Google142.250.141.0/24 | ||||||
| PTR | dd-in-f26.1e100.net | ||||||
| A | 142.250.141.27πΊπΈ Google142.250.141.0/24 | ||||||
| PTR | dd-in-f27.1e100.net | ||||||
| A | 142.251.2.26πΊπΈ Google142.251.2.0/24 | ||||||
| PTR | dl-in-f26.1e100.net | ||||||
| TXT | onetrust-domain-verification=d3bfb3a9f8e7463aa20605e2b58b4041 | ||||||
| TXT | webgains-site-verification=6vbztyvm | ||||||
| TXT | e4e5e1b458c446cca3fda29ced9be07c | ||||||
| TXT | airtable-verification=20fe2e72dc8c36bf92a0df5fefb4a336 | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=VgSsD6qI_wL720aiHTg8kTDmcSIbfmXlCKqYdQik9Y0 | ||||||
| TXT | amazonses:IkTmduYpaH0WwFy3rGF9LapU5r9lAMSfIbFXVAGJjds= | ||||||
| TXT | work-accounts-domain-verification=MaQLu2YGEGv45S1oqGvbV2bb94DiIP | ||||||
| TXT | _globalsign-domain-verification=6CefEhdXpSEvPRuTfkeYdvQ_0ij6wKrIcTTNPwKRvH | ||||||
| TXT | v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com include:_spf.salesforce.com include:spf.protec... | ||||||
| TXT | canva-site-verification=G7ihdyEI2rolcwaQUBtcCw | ||||||
| TXT | figma-domain-verification=4f7cdfa45ca39f617dd7ba7b165e1bfd5e9b5e1ec18b849c609... | ||||||
| TXT | knowbe4-site-verification=f250b2a70f1bef3a0d3e9e990a25ada0 | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=qEXI3w15YN6-EUSOeDkItVYWRt-xBoorxXNGU_e_mBM | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=LLUmqJWN33O46X5wiK8hCkKfkH8NZwupS_tjUTKhuNU | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=cPMQ_WlZoW1tAiJpzqYi8aWgUhiKKBnK0e1NBsxS53g | ||||||
| TXT | canva-site-verification=d0dFqCCuxz7OU_dNK6a7sg | ||||||
| TXT | tollbit-domain-verification=413155f23a62cea67df5ad8b3a696a1c826d39b26a1c53b87... | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=rQqGHsJIjA9wmYW8k4YAiLcWdcJd77pGC8EIWhrP0qs | ||||||
| TXT | ir-site-verification-token value=900181015 | ||||||
| TXT | _globalsign-domain-verification=x1xf11ih41J9GiXJP5TJq4IVRSE9HWVASq1KdJeTrL | ||||||
| TXT | globalsign-domain-verification=KaParXxs1OHDy7o8CMbPpHBN-2m_mzwdPqKMMQ66a6 | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=ILosiwVrH1_eWREJaPJtuogfJYCLxJv39jAEWxGtYxc | ||||||
| TXT | MS=ms94282196 | ||||||
| TXT | amazonses:LO9ev8HSA2e5Oreaw/q5HePX1NaSz4IilMqaDhp0OVo= | ||||||
| TXT | atlassian-domain-verification=QUsZX4LdPWTYZgx09JhShFot27EJnUl/5CyxXFsiGebXl2Q... | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=efvdqAz-LxQHowGUSZ-r5uahun7JFtmGaJhnQg5iAEo | ||||||
| TXT | workplace-domain-verification=Ftb5M3IwsYSC4dwyCbPT46iNSsKC4C | ||||||
| TXT | _globalsign-domain-verification=P6EsEBcaHaQ2gnEgaZ6eVvT6wNieiCAIfZEOugGLHt | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=qDwXOZ4eWvl1KaOHkusN1nG-c9QOCY9SIegFUl8Ze-0 | ||||||
| TXT | anthropic-domain-verification-qdazg8=dqzEKV8EmpHE42ykubHHtSLb0 | ||||||
| TXT | adobe-idp-site-verification=cd8dab640ab786a9457c8757f4188cd682dd687a694d1d9c2... | ||||||
| SOA | ns-cloud-a1.googledomains.comcloud-dns-hostmaster@google.com serial=1 | ||||||
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=1780535909 | ||||||
rank #129 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
Semrush Rank:#320 Keywords:6,320,085 Traffic:8,505,625/mo
WOT: SAFE (90/100)
π Tranco rank: #636
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 |
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DNS History
35 records (7 active, 28 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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
βNSns-cloud-a1.googledomains.com2021-12-09 β 2026-06-04 Β· 3 obs
β 2021-12-09 03:36:56
β 2026-06-04 01:41:26
βNSns-cloud-a2.googledomains.com2021-12-09 β 2026-06-04 Β· 3 obs
β 2021-12-09 03:36:56
β 2026-06-04 01:41:26
βNSns-cloud-a3.googledomains.com2021-12-09 β 2026-06-04 Β· 3 obs
β 2021-12-09 03:36:56
β 2026-06-04 01:41:26
βNSns-cloud-a4.googledomains.com2021-12-09 β 2026-06-04 Β· 3 obs
β 2021-12-09 03:36:56
β 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
βMXsmtp.google.com2026-02-15 β 2026-06-04 Β· 3 obs
β 2026-02-15 02:50:20
β 2026-06-04 01:41:26
βA199.232.194.1542026-02-15 β 2026-06-04 Β· 3 obs
β 2026-02-15 02:50:20
β 2026-06-04 01:41:26
βA199.232.198.1542026-02-15 β 2026-06-04 Β· 3 obs
β 2026-02-15 02:50:20
β 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
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 2026-06-04 01:41:26
π DNS Trace
π Delegation Chain
| Zone | Nameservers | Glue |
|---|---|---|
| com | h.gtld-servers.net, c.gtld-servers.net, g.gtld-servers.net, m.gtld-servers.net... | - |
| cnet.com | ns-cloud-a1.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a2.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a3.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a4.googledomains.com | 8 records |
β Authoritative Response
Server:216.239.36.106
NS records: ns-cloud-a1.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a2.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a3.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a4.googledomains.com
π DNSSEC Status
β οΈ Insecure (no DNSSEC)
No DS record for cnet.com (unsigned zone)
β±οΈ Timing
Total: 405ms | Queries: -
π Records
| Type | Count | Sample Data |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2 | 199.232.198.154, 199.232.194.154 |
| NS | 4 | ns-cloud-a4.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a1.googledomains.com... |
| MX | 1 | smtp.google.com (pri: 1) |
| TXT | 31 | atlassian-domain-verification=QUsZX4LdPW, google-site-verification=qEXI3w15YN6-EUS... |
| SOA | 1 | ns-cloud-a1.googledomains.com cloud-dns- |
π Glue Records Collected
Total: 8
Out-of-bailiwick: 8 (ns-cloud-a1.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a1.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a2.googledomains.com...)
Analysis
Hierarchy
cnet.com is a parent domain; its children include shopping.cnet.com, asia.cnet.com, news.cnet.com, forms.cnet.com, cnettv.cnet.com and a few other host names.
IP Addresses
cnet.com points to two IP numbers: 199.232.194.154 and 199.232.198.154.
cnet.com shares its IP numbers with other host names, including getinvisiblehand.com, priceblink.com, zdnet.com and cnet.tech.
Name Servers
The DNS delegation for cnet.com covers 4 name servers β ns-cloud-a1.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a2.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a3.googledomains.com and ns-cloud-a4.googledomains.com.
cnet.com partially shares its NS delegation with several other domains, including madnox.com, savemycashflow.com, thresholdconversations.com and two others.
ns-cloud-a1.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a2.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a3.googledomains.com and ns-cloud-a4.googledomains.com each carry two IP addresses. ns-cloud-a1.googledomains.com has 216.239.32.106 and 2001:4860:4802:32::6a; ns-cloud-a2.googledomains.com has 216.239.34.106 and 2001:4860:4802:34::6a; ns-cloud-a3.googledomains.com has 216.239.36.106 and 2001:4860:4802:36::6a; ns-cloud-a4.googledomains.com has 216.239.38.106 and 2001:4860:4802:38::6a.
Mail Servers
cnet.com has one mail server: smtp.google.com.
cnet.com shares the same mail server setup as other domains, including paisdirecto.com, invized.com, arwe.kr and two others.
cnet.com shares mail servers β at least in part β with other domains, including uwstudy.com, mary-kyri.com, vmweb.cz and two others.
The mail servers aspmx.l.google.com and alt2.aspmx.l.google.com regularly co-occur with these mail servers.
smtp.google.com points to 9 IP numbers: 142.250.101.26, 142.250.101.27, 142.250.141.26 and six others.