It seems that Google is being sued yet again over trademark issues related to adwords, its pay per click search engine marketing service. This time round it's American Airlines that is taking them to court. The full story is over on Eric Goldman's site. One of the questions he raises amused me: I also wonder if American Airlines itself has ever bought third party trademarks as … [Read more...] about Google Being Sued Over Trademark Infringements (again)
HardCore Porn on IE Namespace?
It looks like hardcore porn is hitting the IE namespace. Although it is not possible to register porn.ie the domain orn.ie has been registered and if you add a "p" you get p.orn.ie, which is now serving hardcore adult content. (Definitely NOT safe for work!) Interestingly enough the site is actually hosted in Ireland as well. UPDATE August 2011 Checking my logs it … [Read more...] about HardCore Porn on IE Namespace?
CyberSquatters Covered in Sunday Times – bebo.ie
Today's Sunday Times covers the EUBrowser squatters in some detail. I posted about it on my domain blog. The thing that concerns me is that, apart from the squatting itself why is the Irish tax payer helping these guys out? … [Read more...] about CyberSquatters Covered in Sunday Times – bebo.ie
IMDB on your mobile – finally!
Although there is an official mobile version of IMDB it doesn't seem to be working and hasn't been working since I first tried it a couple of weeks ago. There is, however, an alternative: Mdog's interface to IMDB It's very functional and is perfect if you want to check some basic facts while watching TV or a DVD (more likely a DVD in my case). Admittedly some of the functions … [Read more...] about IMDB on your mobile – finally!
Kid Safe Mobile?
I was in Xtravision this evening spending money as usual when I spotted this new product It's a mobile phone designed for kids. The idea behind it is probably very attractive from a parent's perspective (I'm not one, so I can't speak personally) but I wonder how well it will do. From their blurb: Many parents are reluctant to give young children mobile phones because they … [Read more...] about Kid Safe Mobile?