In today’s episode of browsers vs URLs, we have Microsoft Edge, the default browser for Windows following up after Google’s Chrome in trimming URLs displayed on the address bar. In a previous article, I discussed about Google’s on and off pursuits on this since years, and how it continues doing it despite the relentless backlash and user frustration. The reason Google gives is that this feature...
Google Meet has joined the troupe of its .new domains. You can now simply begin a new meeting by typing meet.new in the address bar. This will open a fully functional Google Meet session in your web browser from where users can send invite links as well as host the meeting. You can also add numbers at the end of the domain to differentiate between multiple accounts and bookmark them whenever you...
Nielsen’s Law of Internet Bandwidth states that a user’s connection speed grows by 50% per year. The interesting law was presented by Jakob Nielsen of the Nielsen Norman Group. The law was presented in 1998 and was updated in 2008 and 2019, based on his own connection speed’s growth. In 1998, Nielsen observed that his connection speed grew by 53% and by 49% in 2008 and 2019. He then rounded off...
Internet has yet to get over its obsession over “Ok Boomer” memes, when suddenly the domain name industry has toppled over “Ok Domainer. So, after 1946-1964 born, what is the new category that this news buzzword is aiming at? Apparently, this term is getting quite popular with CEOs. This term is used by them when some domainer is asking a price way more than what the CEO expects. The CEOs take...
The Democrats are gearing up hard to attack on Trump. The recent attack onTrump from billionaire, philanthropist and a possible Democrat President Michael Bloomberg. The media mogul has announced an online ad campaign targeting the US President with a budget of $ 100 Million. One of the key factors regarding Trump’s victory in 2016 was his ability to change perspectives and interpretations in his...
Go.Holdings sells for $19,000 at Sedo
With the recent sale of sauna.space for $3,200, is it time to explore the space?
Just mere 2 years ago, jet.ski was sold for $12000 at NamesCon 2016. Moving forward that, not a single domain was auctioned or registered. Is .SKI dead?
Diwali is unarguably one of the most widely celebrated festival around the world. Not only Indians but people from all across the globe celebrate this festival of lights with great enthusiasm. At the same time Indians also spend the most money during this time. Sending gifts to friends & families, buying new clothes/gadgets or even refurbishing the entire house. Diwali is a great time for...
Foodies & Food Joints seem to be quite ahead if you talk about adopting new technology. You would have quite often noticed that Internet is rife with digital innovation in beverages and food segments. From social media where foodies seems to post almost everything they eat to numerous food delivery apps that will bring your favourite meal to your doorstep. Online space is pile with food...
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