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It's been quite a while, but CNET has never been the same since CBS acquired them in 2008. They drove the site to become SEO fodder, almost like a ZergNet for tech. And their most recent acquirer is diluting whatever integrity remains by pushing out a slew of "lifestyle" content.

It's a shame because CNET, surprisingly, has retained some really great editors that are as knowledgeable as they come in their respective domains. David Katzmaier and Brian Cooley come to mind.



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