Company applies for eight dot-brand top level domain names. Tech giant Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) was one of the largest applicants for new top level domain names in the 2012 expansion round, applying for 76 extensions. It was also one of the biggest ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Google gets ready to launch .eat, and .here, and .fly
· UncategorizedCompany files launch plans for three more top level domains. Google Registry has filed plans with ICANN to launch the .eat, .here, and .fly top level domain names. The company applied for the domains in the 2012 top level domain expansion round. ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Amazon launches .fast, .talk, and .you domain names today
· UncategorizedThree new top level domains become available this week. Amazon Registry is launching three new top level domain names today: .fast, .talk, and .you. The domains are available through October 5 in an early access phase. During this 11-day phase, ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Amazon is launching three new top level domains next month
· UncategorizedThe long wait is over for .free, .hot, and .spot. In the better-late-than-never category, Amazon is preparing to launch three top level domains from the 2012 round of domain expansion. On April 2, the company will open sunrise for .free, .hot, ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Amazon makes .bot domain names easier to register
· UncategorizedBot no longer required for registration. If you surveyed new top level domain name proponents about which of the big applicants has been the biggest disappointment, I'd bet Amazon would top the list. The company applied for 76 top level domains ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Amazon registers over 100 domains for new product launches
· UncategorizedAmazon registers domains for Eye Gaze, Right Pet Tags, and more. Amazon held a product launch event earlier this week. And as it always does when it launches products, it undertook a seemingly futile effort to protect the product names in second ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Amazon goes on robot vacuum domain frenzy after iRobot announcement
· UncategorizedCompany registers over 100 domains related to the acquisition. Amazon announced last week that it's acquiring iRobot, maker of the Roomba robotic vacuum. I'm a big fan of these robots. Our upstairs Roomba zips below the bed where our dog likes ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Last month’s top 5 domain stories
· UncategorizedThree-letter domains and a Chinese perspective. Here's a look back at the top stories on DNW last month (as ranked by views) plus a link to all of the new podcasts. 1. It’s crazy that 3 three-letter domains dropped this month - People are ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Amazon plans AI integration for one of its top level domains
· ServicesCompany eyes artificial intelligence engineers for one of its 52 domains. Amazon is trying to hire software engineers to work on one of its new top level domains, with a focus on artificial intelligence and chatbots. The job listing states: We ... Continue Reading3 Comments
October’s Top 5 domain stories
· UncategorizedLawsuits, an expired domain story and the early days of Netflix were popular stories last month. 1. Amazon sues “get rich quick” Fulfilled by Amazon course seller - The company claims these course sellers are misusing its trademarks. 2. Facebook ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
