Namecheap reported $398 million in revenue for 2024, marking an 18% year-over-year growth, fueled by affordability and innovation. The company’s Spaceship platform, known for promotions like $4.98 .com domains, played a pivotal role in attracting customers. By prioritizing transparency, competitive pricing, and dependable service, Namecheap has cemented its reputation among small businesses and entrepreneurs, setting the stage to surpass $400M in 2025. Read all
Google is bolstering its security measures following a complex phishing attempt that exploited its g.co subdomain to deceive users. Programmer Zach Latta nearly fell victim to voice phishers posing as Google staff, using convincing tactics like spoofed caller IDs and legitimate email domains. Google has suspended the fraudulent accounts and reminded users that it never calls to reset passwords, urging vigilance against such scams. Read all
The Trump administration, Oracle, and a group of investors are accelerating plans to gain control of TikTok’s global operations. Oracle, TikTok’s U.S. cloud provider since 2022, has taken the lead in discussions, with Microsoft reportedly reconsidering its role as a potential investor. The effort arises from ongoing concerns over national security and a push to sever TikTok’s ties to its China-based parent company, ByteDance. Read all
AWS has unveiled a CloudFront Edge location in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, enhancing content delivery with low latency and robust DDoS protection. Part of its $5.3 billion Saudi investment plan, the move complements AWS’s ongoing development of a full cloud region by 2026. With competitors like Microsoft and Google also active in the region, Saudi Arabia’s cloud market is rapidly evolving. Read all
Render, a cutting-edge cloud application platform, has successfully raised $80 million in Series C funding, marking a significant step in its mission to transform cloud infrastructure management. Led by Georgian and joined by 01A, Bessemer Venture Partners, General Catalyst, and others, this investment will enable Render to expand globally, focus on enterprise features, and integrate advanced AI-native capabilities. With the $400 billion cloud computing industry evolving rapidly, Render’s innovative approach is gaining widespread recognition. Read all
