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CNET Video is a San Francisco and New York-based network showing original programming catering to the niche market of technology enthusiasts, operated by Ziff Davis through their CNET brand. CNET Video originated as the television program production arm of CNET Networks in the United States, producing programs starting in the mid-to-late 1990s. It was CNET Networks' first project.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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CNET Video is a San Francisco and New York-based network showing original programming catering to the niche market of technology enthusiasts, operated by Ziff Davis through their CNET brand. CNET Video originated as the television program production arm of CNET Networks in the United States, producing programs starting in the mid-to-late 1990s. It was CNET Networks' first project. Technology-themed television shows produced by CNET Video also aired on G4 in Canada. CNET Video is a 2012 Technology People's Voice Webby Award Winner. On July 24, 2013, CNET Video launched a new CNET Video+ app for iOS, Android and Xbox SmartGlass.2

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CNET Central was the flagship program of CNET Video and was hosted by Richard Hart and Gina St. John (later replaced by Daphne Brogdon). It aired from 1995 to 1999 on the Sci Fi Channel and USA Network in the United States. Individual segments were hosted by Desmond Crisis, Ryan Seacrest, and Hari Sreenivasan. Reviews of software and hardware were provided by John C. Dvorak in his "Buy It, Try It, Skip It" segments. The show often ended with a segment called The Last Word featuring commentary from KIRO/CBS Radio News talk show host and commentator Dave Ross.

The Web explored the World Wide Web as an emerging facet of computing. Hosted by Sofie Formica and Justin Gunn, the show was an hour in length and included segments called The Hall of Fame and The Hall of Shame which showcased interesting and bizarre websites respectively. The show also interviewed famous tech celebrities such as Jerry Yang and David Filo, Todd Rundgren, and Thomas Dolby.

The New Edge was hosted by Ryan Seacrest, one of his first on-air jobs. Unlike CNET Central and The Web, The New Edge was not nearly so focused on computing; it explored all aspects of science and technology, from Magnetic Resonance Imaging to gasoline powered blenders.

TV.COM was focused on the best the Internet had to offer. It was broadcast in syndication. Ron Reagan was a co-host.

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Tech Briefs were 90 second tech inserts for local news media. They were hosted by Richard Hart. Later renamed Tech Reports.

Cool Tech showcased new gadgets. It was hosted by Desmond Crisis and Daphne Brogdon.

News.com was originally hosted by Richard Hart and Gina Smith(who later left to cofound the New Internet Computer Company with Oracle chairman Larry Ellison). Hari Sreenivasan was the show's senior correspondent. Sydnie Kohara replaced Gina Smith in the third season.

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