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technology1 year ago

Nintendo Acquires Ryujinx Emulator Website Ownership

Nintendo has reportedly acquired the domain for the Ryujinx emulator website, as indicated by a Whois database entry listing Nintendo of America Inc. as the owner. This move is part of Nintendo's ongoing efforts to combat piracy and emulation of its Switch games. Although the Ryujinx emulator can still be found on platforms like Github, Nintendo's acquisition of the domain is likely a strategy to prevent the rehosting of emulator downloads. The company's actions may be linked to the upcoming release of a Switch successor that supports current Switch titles.

technology1 year ago

OpenAI Acquires Chat.com for Over $15M in Strategic Move

OpenAI has acquired the domain "chat.com," previously owned by HubSpot cofounder Dharmesh Shah, to enhance its global reach and consumer product positioning. The domain now redirects to ChatGPT, signaling a strategic branding shift towards a broader audience. Experts suggest this move could make "Chat" as recognizable as "Google it," simplifying user access and potentially increasing consumer adoption of AI technology.

technology1 year ago

OpenAI Expands with Chat.com Acquisition

OpenAI has acquired the domain Chat.com, which now redirects to its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The domain, originally registered in 1996, was previously purchased by HubSpot co-founder Dharmesh Shah for $15.5 million, marking one of the highest publicly reported domain sales. OpenAI has not disclosed the purchase price, and the acquisition does not indicate a rebranding effort for ChatGPT.