[ted0]

Google does not own .web. They were in the running to acquire it but it will ultimately go to Verisign (who runs .com) after a ~5 year legal dispute.

[ksec]

Yes, for a moment I thought Google acquired .web from Verisign. Latest News on .web [1]

>after a ~5 year legal dispute.

Is it finally "settled"? It seems some are suggesting Afilias will continue to sue.

[1] https://circleid.com/posts/20211228-irp-panel-sanctions-afil...

[randy408]

Google does not own .lol either.

[kingcharles]

Right. And .lol is open for business. I was registering one yesterday.