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ICANN Releases New Top-Level Domains; Google Secures TLD

1 report, 1 independent Updated Fri 00:00
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What happened

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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) released its first new list of domain top levels, allowing companies, community groups, and individuals to apply for rights to new web addresses. Google secured a top-level domain through this process. The applications included suggestions such as.fart,.zzz, and.taylorswift.

From dailymail.com

Why it matters

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The expansion of available top-level domains represents a significant change in the structure of the internet's address book. This allows companies to acquire unique digital assets, potentially affecting how businesses market themselves online.

From dailymail.com

Who's involved

  • ICANNOrganization responsible for coordinating the maintenance and procedures of internet databases.
  • GoogleAmerican multinational technology company that secured a top-level domain.

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