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CNET (www.cnet.com), a property of CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNET), is inviting its community and technology fans everywhere to join the party online as it celebrates its 10 year anniversary as the trusted, unbiased resource dedicated to helping consumers buy and use personal technology. Launched today, "The Power of 10" feature (http://ten.CNET.com) pays tribute to the evolution of digital living, and provides a glimpse at the exciting changes to come in the personal tech space. The Power of 10 celebration, which runs through the month of September, includes a range of fun, original features created by CNET's editorial team. It promises to keep its audience both informed and entertained, while showcasing the most remarkable developments over the past 10 years, as well as insightful predictions on the future of technology. It also showcases perspective on the best, worst, and most hilarious events of the past decade, provides interactive forums, and a sweepstakes for CNET users in which one grand prize winner will receive a CNET Editors' Choice product every year for the next 10 years. On the more practical and benevolent side, CNET's 10 year anniversary celebration also includes "Trade up to the Future," a campaign to help consumers get cash for their old technology products while donating money to local schools (see today's related announcement for details). The Power of 10 feature includes: -- CNET's Top 10s: Launching today with "Top Products of 1995," a new list will be featured each week, with a total of 15 lists on subjects like Top 10 Web fads, Top 10 breakthrough products, 10 ways porn changed the Web, 10 noteworthy people for the next 10 years, and gear for the next 10 years. -- Dream Gadget: In this two-part feature that kicks off today, CNET users are first asked to share their ideas for the ultimate dream gadget in a community forum. Then, in September, an editorial feature will highlight the three best ideas and bring them to life. What would the product look like? Who would it be for? What would it do? Professional mockups of the products will be created by a designer, bringing the ultimate dream gadget to life. -- A look back in video: A video montage that captures the history, predictions, high and low points in the last 10 years of personal technology's evolution. The video also features hilarious footage from CNET's early days on TV with now well-known hosts like Ryan Seacrest. -- CNET's Power of 10 Sweepstakes: Beginning August 12, CNET will host a nationwide sweepstakes in which one grand prize winner will receive a CNET Editors' Choice product every year for the next 10 years. -- Trade up to the Future 10-City Tour: As part of the Trade up to the Future campaign, CNET is hitting the road in a 10-city nationwide tour. Beginning August 13th in Seattle, CNET and Schoolpop will host events at local CompUSA stores where consumers can trade-in old tech products on site, win prizes, and meet CNET's expert editors. Tour dates and cities can be found at http://ten.cnet.com. Launched in June 1995 with a vision of becoming the ultimate resource for everything related to computers and technology, CNET is now at the forefront of the digital living trend. In addition to its renowned product reviews and buying advice, CNET creates original how-to features enhanced with video content that show consumers how to get the most out of their technology once they own it. One such feature, the recently launched CNET Digital Home (http://digitalhome.cnet.com), was listed in Time Magazine's "10 Cool Websites," its annual survey of the Web's most useful and interesting sites. (Time, June 27, 2005). "For 10 years, CNET has helped people buy and understand technology, from learning how to install a wireless home network to comparing the latest smart phones to stay organized," said Candice Meyers, senior vice president of CNET. "CNET's success and personality comes largely from its vibrant and passionate community. We want to take this opportunity to say thank you, and invite tech enthusiasts to celebrate as we remember the past and as we toast the future." About CNET.com CNET, a property of CNET Networks, Inc., is dedicated to helping people buy and use personal technology to enhance and enrich their lives. CNET's award-winning editorial staff reviews thousands of products each year, providing expert and unbiased advice on what products to buy. The site also offers help and how-to features enhanced with video content that visually shows consumers how to get the most out of technology once they own it. And, with an extensive directory of more than 400,000 products and price comparisons, CNET also gives consumers the most up-to-date and efficient shopping resource on the Web. About CNET Networks CNET Networks, Inc. is a worldwide media company and creator of content environments for the interactive age. CNET Networks takes pride in being "a different kind of media company," creating richer, deeper interactive experiences by combining the wisdom and passion of users, marketers and its own expert editors. CNET Networks' leading brands -- such as CNET, GameSpot, MP3.com, Webshots, and ZDNet -- focus on the personal technology, entertainment, and business technology categories. The company has a strong presence in the US, Asia and Europe.