After months of beta testing, CNET Networks officially launched its online video destination,
CNET TV. CNET TV is a web portal where viewers can access all of CNET's videos providing reviews and reports on the latest technology and consumer electronics.
CNET also announced a partnership with Verizon to distribute CNET's video through on-demand television. The partnership with Verizon follows on successful partnerships with Cox Communications and TiVo, Inc., which currently make CNET's videos available to consumers through their on-demand services. Verizon, which currently offers Verizon, FiOS TV in seven states, will also make CNET's video content available to its on-demand subscribers, including product reviews, help and how-to videos, and commentary on breaking news.
Online, CNET TV is also introducing downloadable content, making CNET's videos available to consumers while they are on-the-go. Users can subscribe to a video podcast they've created based on their own play lists or with the existing channels on CNET TV. For example, a person looking to buy a new flat-screen TV could create a playlist with the latest product reviews and tips and tricks from CNET's experts that they can take with them shopping.
CNET TV has been going through a number of changes to increase its appeal including unique design and personalization features, which includes a virtual remote control, a "draggable" interface so users can move things around, full-screen playback, playlists, and customizable channels and backgrounds.
CNET TV will add over 30 original videos each week to their library of thousands of videos. CNET TV gives people a single destination to easily find the latest videos on their favorite technology products and topics.
Since launch, streams have increased 152 percent thanks to popular video features like the Buzz Report, Car Tech, Insider Secrets, Prize Fight and First Look from the Lab that help consumers figure out what gadgets to buy and how to get the most out them.