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New wave of Internet domain names gets unveiled

Jun 13, 2012
The organization that assigns Internet addresses releases its list of newly approved web suffixes today, from .doctor to .bank. Many predict the proliferation of these suffixes will touch off a virtual land grab.

No joke, Google applies for .lol domain

Jun 1, 2012
Google has applied for a number of domain names, from .google to, yes, .lol.

The first step to merger: Buying domain names?

Mar 13, 2012
U.S. Airways is reportedly interested in a possible merger-type deal with American Airlines' parent company, AMR Corp. One way it is showing its affection? Buying up domain names.

.always .wanted .your .own .domain ?

Jan 12, 2012
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has opened its application process for new top level domain names.

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