Category Archives: Tech News and Views

I Almost Helped a Scammer Take Over My Google Account

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Joe Alagna

I had a close call today, and I want to explain what happened because the scheme was much more convincing than the usual phishing attempt. Nothing was ultimately hacked, and I did not lose control of my email. I did … Continue reading →

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My Q&A with Thomson Reuters/Westlaw on New gTLDs in 2026

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Joe Alagna

When most people think about the internet, they think about websites, apps, and maybe AI. Very few think about the invisible “street addresses” that make all of that possible: domain names. In 2012, ICANN opened the door for organizations to … Continue reading →

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In the 2026 Round of gTLDs, Can There Be Refunds?

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Joe Alagna

Since publishing my book How to Get Your Own Top Level Domain, I’ve had a lot of conversations about ICANN’s upcoming 2026 round of new gTLDs. And one of the most common questions I hear is this: If you apply … Continue reading →

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Another Reason We Need Domain Names

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Joe Alagna

According to The Wall Street Journal, chatbots are fast becoming the go-to source for online answers. As consumers turn to AI tools like ChatGPT, we’re seeing a steady erosion of traditional web search—and with it, one of the most important ways … Continue reading →

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