Nova Registry is going big with top level domains. At least one company is going big in the next round of new top level domain expansion. On today’s show, Yoni Belousov explains why his company Nova Registry plans to apply for around 200 new top ... Continue Reading6 Comments
Google to launch .channel domain in February
· UncategorizedThe new domain is targeted at content creators. Google Registry is gearing up to launch another top level domain name next month: .channel. The early access period begins on February 4. During this phase, anyone can register a domain for a ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Which domains phishers use – DNW Podcast #495
· PodcastsA new report sheds light on which domains phishers use to steal information. These days, it seems like a never goes by without someone trying to phish me, either via an email saying a bank account is about to be suspended or a text message trying ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
ICANN sends breach notice to .top domain name registry
· Policy & LawFourth-largest new top level domain registry is in the dog house. ICANN has sent a breach notice (pdf) to .TOP Registry, the company behind the .top top level domain name. The breach notice says .top has failed to comply with Uniform Rapid ... Continue Reading6 Comments
Daniel Negari reflects on 10 years of new TLDs – DNW Podcast #490
· PodcastsXYZ founder discusses his company's evolution. New top level domains have been out for a decade now. One of the most interesting top level domain companies is XYZ. It’s known for .xyz, but now operates a total of 35 domain extensions. On today’s ... Continue Reading1 Comment
3DNS announces plans for .chain and .super top level domain names
· UncategorizedCompany forms partnership with plans to go after two new top level domain names. Blockchain company 3DNS (not to be confused with D3) and the .box top level domain announced a partnership with Optimism to apply for .chain and .super in the next ... Continue Reading1 Comment
5 new top level domains enter early access today
· ServicesInternet Naming Co. introduces five new domains today. Five new top level domain names are available for registration starting today: .diy, .food, .living, lifestyle, and .vana. Internet Naming Co. acquired the unlaunched top level domain names ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
ICANN hopes to accept TLD applications in early 2026
· Policy & LawA preliminary date is set for "new new" TLDs. ICANN hopes to begin accepting applications for the next round of top level domain names in 2026, 14 years after the last application window. The ICANN Board has accepted an implementation plan from ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
GoDaddy acquires five more top level domains
· UncategorizedCompany picks up five TLDs that were using its registry services. GoDaddy Registry has acquired five more top level domain names: .wiki, .tattoo, .ink, .gay, and .health. The first four domains are part of Top Level Design's portfolio. In fact, ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Macy’s gives up .macys domain
· UncategorizedCompany never used the dot-brand top level domain. One thing that perplexes me about new top level domain names is that I keep hearing there are companies frustrated they can't get their own, yet very few owners of so-called "dot brand" domains use ... Continue Reading1 Comment
