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Security researcher: New zip and mov top-level domains from Google pose phishing risks

Paul Hill — Wed, 17 May 2023 17:12:01 +0000

Security experts have raised warnings about Google's new .zip and .mov top-level domains because they look like file extensions and could be used maliciously. They are already being used in the wild. Read more...

Now there is a .dad top level domain you can register ahead of Father's day

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 04 May 2023 06:40:01 +0000

Google has released a fresh set of top-level domains for websites that are meant for dads, graduates, and techies on the internet. These are currently available under an early access program. Read more...

Google launches .dev, a new top-level domain for developers

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 18:38:01 +0000

Google today announced the launch of a new top-level domain aimed at developers, designers, and more. It will officially launch at the end of the month, but you can get it right now at an extra cost. Read more...

You can now register websites under .game domain

Justin Luna — Fri, 27 May 2016 14:20:02 +0000

Uniregistry, a firm managing registration of website top-level domains has officially been made ".game" available, opening opportunities for gaming communities to have their own personalized website. Read more...

Google snags .app domain for a whopping $25 million

Shreyas Gandhe — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 12:10:01 +0000

Google has managed to purchase the .app domain from ICANN for $25 million, which is the highest bid for any domain ever, surpassing bids from other tech companies for the same. Read more...

Amazon's bid for domains is "anticompetitive"

Max Slater-Robins — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:06:17 +0000

Amazon has come under fire for their applications for the new TLDs, such as .book, .author and .read, with some calling it "anticompetitive" or a way to further their own business. Read more...

Nominet proposes .uk domain, asks you to join them

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:01:49 +0000

Nominet is proposing a more secure .UK domain for businesses and people operating in the kingdom. It would come with extra security and a price to match it being 4 times more expensive than .co.uk Read more...

.xxx porn domain opens for business

Andy Weir — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:18:33 +0000

Over a decade after it was first proposed, the Internet's 'red light district' has finally opened its doors, with companies and individuals invited to bid on the first .xxx domain names from today. Read more...