CBS Web boss will step down Oct 29, 2009
8 billion acquisition of CNET Networks, a collection of tech-focused sites ... 8 billion acquisition of CNET Networks, a collection of tech-focused sites. (New York Post -- Business)
Hacker Conferences Attract Spies, Thieves Aug 5, 2009
"This is the experimental battlefield. It's not bad; it is just what it is. Defcon has an important place in computer security." Copyright 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Using Software Updates to Spread Malware Aug 4, 2009
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A Google Wave Reality Check Aug 1, 2009
"Google can be a cushy place to work; we're not going to run out of payroll anytime soon. But we're putting a lot of pressure on ourselves." Copyright 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. (CBS News)
Media Moguls Twitter Over Slump, Not Acquisitions, at Sun Valley Meeting Jul 12, 2009
7 billion purchase of CNet Networks, the online technology news company. Sling Media founder said he started discussions in Sun Valley that led to pay $380 million for his company, which lets users watch their home TV services online. (Bloomberg)
CBS Corporation Reports First Quarter 2009 Results May 8, 2009
The decline in advertising and absence of the CSI self-distribution benefit were partially offset by the positive impact of the acquisition of CNET Networks ("CNET") and higher affiliate and home entertainment revenues. Operating income before depreciation and amortization ("OIBDA") for the first quarter of 2009 was $249. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Disney joins NBC and News Corp. with Hulu stake May 5, 2009
The new setup also brings the owners of three of the four major broadcast networks ABC, NBC and Fox into a fight for online eyeballs against the video streaming site , which CBS Corp. acquired last year when it bought CNet Networks Inc. for $1. 8 billion. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Hollywood scores Webby Awards noms Apr 15, 2009
CBS had six, although four of those came for site it bought last year as part of CNET Networks. ESPN got four nods, but that actually puts it behind NBC in the sports category. (Variety)
Conficker Postmortem: Threat Real Apr 4, 2009
Hype About Conficker Distracted From Real Dangers Of Computer Worms. (AP/CBS/IStockphoto). (CBS News)
Report: Iran Stole Marine One Specs Mar 1, 2009
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Spotify could become the best music service ever Feb 25, 2009
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Hulu Controversy Reveals Online Video Trends Feb 22, 2009
Hulu, a joint venture of NBC Universal and News Corp., pulled its content from , a competing video site owned by CBS since last June, which it acquired through the of CNET Networks. Spokespeople for Hulu and CBS did not return requests for comment by press time. (Datamation)
CBS Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results Feb 19, 2009
76 billion for the same prior-year period due to lower advertising revenues in a weak economic environment, partially offset by the acquisition of CNET Networks ("CNET") and higher affiliate revenues. Adjusted results for the fourth quarter and full year exclude impairment and restructuring charges, stock-based compensation expense, and the impact of the acquisition of CNET and divestitures. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Facebook backs down on privacy terms Feb 18, 2009
(Credit: Screenshot by CNET Networks). The policy had seemed to grant Facebook perpetual rights to users' uploaded content, and the threatened complaint from the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) had demanded, essentially, that the social-networking service return to its previous terms. (CNET News)
Apple is top of mind for execs at MWC Feb 18, 2009
(Credit: Marguerite Reardon, CNET Networks). BARCELONA, Spain--iPhone maker Apple isn't at along with the rest of the mobile phone industry, but the company's growing success is definitely top of mind for key executives in the mobile market. (CNET News, CA)
iPhone Too Pricey? Think Smartphone-Lite Feb 14, 2009
fm (a unit of CBS Interactive, as is CNET Networks, the publisher of CNET News and CNET Reviews) for streaming music right out of the box ... By Marguerite ReardonCopyright 2009 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. (CBS News)
"Big Bang" Machine's Restart Delayed Again Feb 11, 2009
By Steven MusilCopyright 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. (CBS News)
