− | .XYZ is intended to be a truly generic gTLD. It is not targeted toward any particular class of registrant and aims to be the default choice for any registrant seeking a memorable and generic gTLD. According to it's application, .XYZ's goals include "[o]ffering a range of highly valued cross-industry domain names," "provid[ing] business owners across multiple verticals a cost-effective means of establishing a viable online presence," "allowing these entities to register names that are appropriate to their business name or service offering," "a reduction in the price spent on obtaining domain names" and "increased competition within the online space." <ref>.XYZ application response to question #18</ref> | + | .XYZ is intended to be a truly generic gTLD. It is not targeted toward any particular class of registrant and aims to be the default choice for any registrant seeking a memorable and generic gTLD. According to its application, .XYZ's goals include "[o]ffering a range of highly valued cross-industry domain names," "provid[ing] business owners across multiple verticals a cost-effective means of establishing a viable online presence," "allowing these entities to register names that are appropriate to their business name or service offering," "a reduction in the price spent on obtaining domain names" and "increased competition within the online space." <ref>.XYZ application response to question #18</ref> |
− | .College aims to be the serve not only accredited educational institutions, but also any individuals or organization that may benefit from a reputable and recognizable extension that is linked to the educational sphere. Intended registrants include colleges, students, professors, college preparation companies, employee training companies, online tutorials, and many others. According to XYZ.COM's application, the gTLD will "will provide communal organizations and educational organizations with a wide range of domain names they can use to communicate, self-identify, offer products and services, and build community. "<ref>http://xyz.com/college</ref> | + | .College aims to serve not only accredited educational institutions, but also any individuals or organization that may benefit from a reputable and recognizable extension that is linked to the educational sphere. Intended registrants include colleges, students, professors, college preparation companies, employee training companies, online tutorials, and many others. According to XYZ.COM's application, the gTLD will "will provide communal organizations and educational organizations with a wide range of domain names they can use to communicate, self-identify, offer products and services, and build community. "<ref>http://xyz.com/college</ref> |
| + | On March 18, 2022, [[ICANN Organization]] consented to 11 of the 17 proposed assignments requested by [[Uniregistry|UNR]], ten of which went to [[XYZ.COM LLC]], which successfully aquired [[.AUDIO]], [[.CHRISTMAS]], [[.DIET]], [[.FLOWERS]], [[.GAME]], [[.GUITARS]], [[.HOSTING]], [[.LOL]], [[.MOM]], and [[.PICS]] from UNR.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-updates-unr-registry-agreement-assignments-status-21-03-2022-en#main ICANN Updates UNR RAAs, ICANN Blogs]</ref> |