Category: Trends
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Gillette Venus’ Surprising Move: The Domain Battle with Estrid
In an unexpected twist, a domain name dispute has emerged between Swedish razor brand Estrid and industry powerhouse Gillette Venus. The story began when Estrid discovered that its website domain, Estrid.nl, had been acquired by Gillette Venus, effectively redirecting visitors to the market leader’s website. This move has prompted many consumers to question why Gillette…
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GoDaddy Soars in Q3 2023 with Impressive Growth: A Closer Look
If you’re in the business of domains and website services, GoDaddy‘s recent performance is worth your attention. The company has just released its Q3 2023 financial results, and the numbers are quite impressive. GoDaddy is known for empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses, and it appears they’re doing just that, and more. Let’s break down their…
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Unmasking Prolific Puma: The Shadowy World of Malicious Link Shorteners
In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, a new player has emerged, operating in the shadows and enabling cybercriminals to carry out their nefarious activities while staying one step ahead of detection. This elusive figure, known as “Prolific Puma,” has been quietly running an underground link shortening service for over four years. What’s their game, and…
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South Africa’s Internet Revolution: New Domain Names, From .joburg to .braai
Have you ever thought about domain names that go beyond the familiar .com or .org? Well, South Africa is on the brink of an exciting internet revolution, thanks to a new initiative by ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). In a nutshell, this initiative is all about introducing a wider range of…
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Google Registry Unveils Exciting .ing and .meme Domain Names
Are you looking to snag a unique web address that stands out in the online crowd? Google Registry has some interesting options for you. They’re launching two new top-level domains (TLDs), .ing and .meme, which offer exciting opportunities for website owners. Here’s everything you need to know about these fresh additions to the world of…
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Frax Finance Recovers Control of Domain Names After Security Scare
Frax Finance, a prominent DeFi protocol, recently found itself in a precarious situation when it lost control of its primary domain names, frax.finance and frax.com. The incident raised concerns of a potential hijacking attempt, and it serves as a stark reminder of the importance of domain security in the crypto space. What Happened? Early on…
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Unstoppable Domains Expanding to .com: Bridging Web2 and Web3
In a bold move that has raised eyebrows across the internet, Unstoppable Domains, a major player in the Web3 and NFT domain space, has ventured into the world of .com domain names. This unexpected twist has left many wondering why the largest Web3 domain provider would decide to enter the realm of traditional Web2 domains.…
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Massive Bidding War for Bets.tv: Exceeds $1.5 Million in Offers
In the fast-evolving world of domain names, there’s a new star on the horizon, and its name is Bets.tv. This memorable domain is at the center of an intense bidding war, and here’s what you need to know about it. The Rise of Bets.tv Bets.tv has become synonymous with the booming sports betting industry, which…
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The Arrival of .BOT: Your Ultimate Guide to Amazon’s AI Domain
In a significant move set to reshape the digital landscape, Amazon is launching .BOT, a top-level domain (TLD) geared towards the Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry. EnCirca, a prominent domain name registrar, is proud to offer pre-registrations for .BOT domains, giving businesses and individuals a valuable opportunity to secure their own piece of this emerging digital…
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Trademark Battle: Threads Software Limited Challenges Meta Over “Threads”
In an earlier post we had explained to you about the tussle with Meta’s Threads and another Threads, a Slack alternative, which operated on the domain name Threads.com. Meta’s Threads thus had to satisfy the Threads.net domain name. Now another Threads is increasing trouble for Meta’s Threads. This time the trouble is from the UK.…
