Wireless earbuds connected to advanced personal assistants are rapidly accelerating the advent of the Anticipatory Web. The concept of a pervasive, intelligent assistant, often interacting via a wireless earbud, was strikingly depicted in the movie Her. The Dawn of the Anticipatory Web: How Wireless Earbuds and AI are Redefining Interaction The 2013 film Her presented … Read more
ICANN Appoints Cyrus Namazi as Senior Vice President of Global Domains Division, Ushering in a New Era of Leadership Cyrus Namazi. Photo from LinkedIn profile. In a significant leadership transition, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has officially appointed Cyrus Namazi as the Senior Vice President of its Global Domains Division (GDD). … Read more
Domain Holdings Welcomes Michael Feeley: A Strategic Move for Industry Leadership In a significant move that underscores its commitment to assembling a powerhouse team of industry veterans, Domain Holdings has announced the appointment of Michael Feeley as its new Vice President of Sales. This strategic hire brings decades of unparalleled experience and a deep understanding … Read more
Company went after domain registered before it existed. Rocket Lab USA Found Guilty of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking in Pivotal UDRP Ruling In a compelling decision that highlights the crucial importance of due diligence in online brand protection, Rocket Lab USA, Inc., a prominent satellite launch company, has been found guilty of reverse domain name … Read more
Gorgonzola Cheese: A Digital Battle for Brand Identity and Trademark Protection The owner of Gorgonzola.blue lost its domain in a UDRP, marking a victory for the Gorgonzola consortium. In the vast and ever-expanding digital landscape, the battle for brand identity and trademark protection is more critical than ever, especially for products with rich heritage and … Read more
High-Stakes Legal Battle: Domain Investor Sues for Reverse Domain Name Hijacking and Challenges WIPO Decision In a significant development that has captured the attention of the domain name industry, veteran domain name investor Stanley Pace has filed a comprehensive lawsuit seeking to prevent the forced transfer of the domain name Celluvation.com. This legal action goes … Read more
GoDaddy’s Remarkable 2018: Surpassing $3 Billion in Bookings and Driving Digital Empowerment In a powerful demonstration of its continued market leadership and strategic growth, GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY), the world’s largest domain registrar and a pivotal enabler of small businesses globally, announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2018 earnings after the market close. The report unveiled a … Read more
The Dawn of New TLDs: Twelve Domain Industry Leaders Converge at HostingCon 2013 Austin The digital landscape is in constant evolution, and few events capture its dynamic shifts as vividly as HostingCon. In 2013, the annual conference in Austin, Texas, served as a pivotal gathering for the web hosting community, but it held particular significance … Read more
Understanding the Pivotal 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement: A New Era for Domain Registration The year 2013 marked a significant turning point in the governance of the internet’s naming system with the finalization of the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA). This crucial document serves as the cornerstone contract between the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and … Read more
Unlocking Instant Opportunities: GoDaddy TDNAM Introduces “Buy Now” for Expired Domain Auctions The landscape of domain name acquisition is constantly evolving, presenting new avenues for entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses to secure valuable online real estate. In a significant move that streamlines the process for many, GoDaddy’s robust domain name aftermarket platform, TDNAM (The Domain Name … Read more
