Is privacy on MySpace a good thing? Video

Video description: CNET News.com's Neha Tiwari speaks with Larry Magid, co-author of "MySpace Unraveled," on how the social network should monitor the age of its users. They also discuss the pros and cons of having a privacy option for one's profile.

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In part two of an interview with CNET's Neha Tiwari, Larry Magid, co-author of "MySpace Unraveled: What it is and how to use it safely," offers safety advice and addresses issues like parents snooping on their kids and why MySpace is the subject of so much criticism.

Is Cyworld the next MySpace?

Cyworld.com will officially be released in the U.S. on Aug. 15, 2006. The site recalls "The Sims" or "Second Life" with the incorporation of avatars, but is similar to MySpace.com in its more basic functions (photo uploading, journaling, networking). CNET's Neha Tiwari, a self-proclaimed social-networking site addict, explores Cyworld to see how it stacks up to MySpace. Read Neha's blog on the subject here.

IBM talks about the future in Hollywood

Norman Liang of IBM joins CNET News.com's Neha Tiwari at Digital Hollywood 2006 in San Jose, Calif., to speak about open entertainment, the IBM technology collaboration solution and more seamless communications. Liang also discusses the debate over open and closed systems, and within which system the future lies.

Plaxo has your number

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'Taunt' your gamer friends in Tokyo

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Fashmatch.com helps you get stylish

With Fashmatch.com, users can create their own virtual wardrobe, browse catalogs of multiple brands, and even log their "real clothes" so other users can discuss. CNET News.com's Neha Tiwari takes a look.

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All about avatars

In this episode, CNET News.com's Neha Tiwari and CNET Download.com's Jessica Dolcourt explore their options in online avatar creation. Which avatar generator captured Jessica's curly chestnut ringlets? Was the one in virtual world Second Life able to accurately re-create Neha's copper skin tone? Find out here and by also linking to this Download.com feature and News.com photo gallery.