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Microsoft Unveils Copilot Actions and AI Enhancements Across Microsoft 365 at Ignite Conference
Microsoft has introduced groundbreaking AI innovations at its Ignite conference, focusing on Copilot Actions and advanced AI capabilities across Microsoft 365 applications. Key Hig…
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ICANN Board Approves Changes to .xxx gTLD Registry Agreement
The .xxx gTLD, operated by GoDaddy’s ICM Registry, will no longer be a “sponsored” domain following the ICANN board’s approval of its new Registry Agreement during the ICANN 81 AGM…
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Microsoft Launches Zero Day Quest: A $4 Million Cybersecurity Hacking Challenge for Cloud and AI Security
Microsoft is introducing Zero Day Quest, an unprecedented hacking event aimed at identifying critical security vulnerabilities in cloud and AI technologies. The initiative offers $…
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Google May Be Forced to Sell Chrome Amid DOJ Antitrust Actions
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly considering forcing Google to divest its popular Chrome browser as part of broader antitrust measures. A federal judge previously…
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Global Domain Activity Trends Seen in Q3 2024-WhoisXML API
Our research team analyzed close to 22 million domains registered between 1 July and 30 September 2024 from the Newly Registered Domains (NRD2) Data Feed. We found that the nu…
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Realwear Acquires Swiss AR Startup Almer Technologies to Strengthen Industrial Wearables Portfolio
Realwear, a U.S.-based leader in industrial wearables, has acquired Swiss augmented reality startup Almer Technologies, marking a strategic move to expand its capabilities in the A…
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Hikko Acquires Hikko.com to Strengthen Digital Presence
Hikko’s successful acquisition of the premium domain Hikko.com through Saw.com marks a major step forward in the company’s mission to scale its business through innovative technolo…
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Nintendo Acquires Ryujinx Emulator Domain: A Blow to the Emulation Community
In a surprising and controversial move, Nintendo of America has acquired the domain Ryujinx.org, a site associated with the popular Nintendo Switch emulator Ryujinx. This action ma…
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DNX.com Set to Launch Soon as a Central Hub for Premium Domain Listings
DNX.com is transitioning from its previous identity as “Get That Domain” to a new premium domain listing platform. The site currently displays a “Coming Soon̶…
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Saw.com Announces Major Sale of Diamond.com
Saw.com has brokered a significant sale with the high-value domain Diamond.com. This high-profile transaction highlights the increasing demand for premium digital assets in the dom…
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Nomad List Rebrands to Nomads.com, Aiming to Connect Millions of Digital Nomads Globally
Nomad List, a popular community platform for remote workers, has officially rebranded to Nomads.com. The rebranding aligns with the growing global movement of digital nomads, aimin…
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Jennifer Holmes Appointed as New CEO of London Internet Exchange (LINX)
Current CEO Kurtis Lindqvist announced plans to step down in June The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has officially announced the appointment of Jennifer Holmes as its new Chief E…
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GoDaddy Reports Record Share Buyback and Strong Quarterly Growth
Scottsdale, AZ, November 8, 2024 — GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), a global leader in web hosting and domain management, announced its largest-ever share buyback of $500 million, signal…
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Trump Wins U.S. Presidential Election, Republicans Retake Senate, Domain Investors Anticipate Favorable Policies
Yesterday, the highly anticipated U.S. presidential election concluded with Donald Trump securing victory and returning to the White House. At the same time, Republicans won a majo…
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OpenAI Acquires Premium Domain Chat.com in $15.5 Million Deal
In a high-profile move that merges a premier online asset with the forefront of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has been revealed as the buyer of the highly-coveted domain, Chat.co…
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AI Dominates Sedo’s Most Searched Keywords for October 2024
In Sedo’s latest report on the most searched keywords for October 2024, “AI” once again leads the list, highlighting the growing interest and influence of artificial intelligence a…
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Cybersquatting Alert: Swiss BACS Warns Against Premature Domain Cancellations
The Swiss Federal Office for Cybersecurity (BACS) has issued a warning about potential “misuse of abandoned or forgotten internet domains.” BACS reports a case that illustrates thi…
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James Booth Sells ICP.ai for $50,000: Likely Buyer Tied to Blockchain-Based Internet Computer Project
James Booth has announced the successful sale of the premium domain ICP.ai for $50,000. Industry insiders believe the buyer is connected to the Internet Computer Project (ICP), a b…
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Grit Brokerage Achieves Top 5 Global Ranking in Premium Domain Sales with Record-Breaking 2024 Performance
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Grit Brokerage, a premier domain brokerage firm, has been ranked among the top five global domain brokerages by Escrow.com. T…
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SK-NIC Announces .sk Domain Auctions Starting November 2024
Event Overview: Starting November 15, 2024, SK-NIC will hold its first public auction of unique 1, 2, and 3-character .sk domains via an online portal. Participants must create an …
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DN.com and Grit Team Successfully Trade UC.com, Ushering in a New Era of Domain Transactions
DN.com is excited to announce a significant milestone: the successful trade of UC.com in collaboration with the Grit team! Congratulations to the seller, the Chinese buyer, and bot…
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Renowned Domain Broker Tessa Holcomb Joins DomainEasy.com
DomainEasy.com Welcomes Renowned Domain Broker Tessa Holcomb to Lead a New Era of Personalized Domain Brokerage October 26, 2024 — DomainEasy.com, the newest and most promising add…
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Verisign Reports a Decline in Q3 Domain Registrations Amid .com and .net Downturn.
The third quarter saw a slight dip in global domain registrations, as outlined in Verisign’s Domain Name Industry Brief. The total count fell to 362.3 million—a decrease of 0.1 mil…
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How GoDaddy Auctions Fights Fraud to Increase Customer Trust
Background Shill bidding has long been a problem in online auctions, damaging trust and artificially inflating prices through deceitful practices. At GoDaddy Auctions, we̵…
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Cross-Border Domain Transfer Innovation: Dubai Siblings Acquire JioHotstar Domain, Writing a New Chapter in Digital Assets.
Recently, a unique domain transfer case has caught industry attention. Jainam Jain, a 13-year-old boy from Dubai, and his 10-year-old sister Jivika Jain successfully acquired the J…
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Rocket Companies acquires Rocket.com for $14 million.
FreeSpeech.com reports: Rocket Companies acquires Rocket.com for $14 million. We found that the buyer of Rocket.com has been confirmed to be Rocket Companies. The domain has been a…
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“.AI Domain Investor Reaches Decade-Long Success”
A Chinese domain name investor shared that within two months, they acquired nine single-letter domain names such as A.ai, P.ai, and Q.ai, as well as nearly 600 common English terms…
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Apple Vision Pro production reportedly scaled back due to disappointing demand.
Apple has reportedly scaled back production of the Vision Pro due to lower-than-expected demand. Despite the initial buzz surrounding the mixed reality headset, it has faced challe…
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Government of Anguilla Partners with Identity Digital to Drive Sustainable Growth for .AI Domains
The Valley, Anguilla, and Bellevue, Washington—The Government of Anguilla (GOA) has announced a strategic partnership with Identity Digital, a global leader in domain name services…
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OOV.com sold for $400,000!
OOV.com sold for $400,000! Prior to the sale, OOV.com was owned by Nat Cohen’s company TelepathyThe largest publicly reported sale of a 3-letter .com domain in 2024.
