ICANN stories

A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.

Unstoppable Domains and Secret Network launch the .Secret Web3 domain, enhancing privacy and security for digital identity and blockchain communication.

NFT Workx and Unstoppable Domains launch .WRKX Web3 domain, enabling tokenised identities to combat counterfeiting.

Metropolis, a bustling SocialFi network with 400+ creators and brands, unveils user-owned digital identities via .metropolis Web3 domains in partnership with Unstoppable Domains.

For a planet made up of countries, cultures and climates galore, apart from the oxygen we collectively breathe, we remain connected by one growing constant.

After more than two years of planning, Dot Kiwi has opened up its exclusive registration period for trademark holders, known as the Sunrise period, today.

Expat New Zealanders in Vancouver aim to register the .kiwi domain, offering an alternative to the .nz suffix and supporting Christchurch's rebuilding efforts.

Over 100,000 new .xxx pornographic websites have launched, aiming to create a virtual red-light district to prevent accidental access to adult content.

Web Drive is the first New Zealand company to gain ICANN accreditation, a move set to save resellers 'tens of thousands' in fees annually.

Web Drive becomes the first New Zealand company accredited by ICANN, promising significant savings and enhanced local support for resellers and customers.

Former hacker Jeff Moss is now ICANN's Chief Security Officer, leveraging his insider expertise to bolster global internet safety.

ICANN approves .xxx domain for porn sites, marking a new era for adult content online, with rollout expected by mid-year.

The creation of a new .xxx domain, dedicated exclusively to websites containing pornographic content is likely to be announced today.

Microsoft unveils the preview of Internet Explorer 9, cautioning it's still a rough diamond with more polishing to come.

The largest study of its kind has found no link between childhood cancer and cellphone mast exposure during pregnancy.

WatchGuard unveils its 'unmatched' cloud-based security service, promising superior protection against a growing web of cyber threats.

Fuji Xerox has named its New Zealand branch its top performer, transforming a previous loss into a USD $7.5 million profit and achieving record revenues.

Entries for the 2010 ANZ Internet Best Practice Awards are now open, recognising security, openness, diversity, and accessibility contributions online.

ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom calls on African nations to enhance affordable internet access, equating the current digital deficit to a modern drought.

The US is set to lessen its grip on the Internet with a new agreement set to transfer much control from the government to ICANN in the coming days.