.WTF? GoDaddy releases quirky domain gTLDs

Gone are the days of .com’s monopoly over domain name extensions. Now, there are hundreds available for purchase including extensions like .club, .news, and even .wtf. “At GoDaddy we have over 310 [domain extensions] launched so its been a busy year for everyone here,” GoDaddy senior director of product marketing Theresa Geraghty said. “The customers … Read more

Apple to recover $439 million from GTAT in settlement

It’s settled, GT Advanced Technologies Inc has reached an agreement with Apple Inc. According to a statement from GT, they would be released from all exclusivity obligations under its various agreements with Apple. While GT will retain ownership of all production assets from Mesa, they will recover Apple $439 million pre-payment made to GT over … Read more

GTAT reaches “consensual accord” with Apple

The details have been sparse, but today we finally found out GT Advanced Technologies’ (GTAT) fate. GTAT’s attorney stated earlier today that the split is an ‘amicable parting of ways,’ and that the accord will save millions of dollars and solve most issues. Related: GTAT cuts hundreds of jobs from Arizona employees GTAT’s attorney also disclosed … Read more

GTAT cuts hundreds of jobs from Arizona employees

GTAT announced Thursday afternoon their plan to cut hundreds of jobs due to their Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on October 6. Reports indicate that a total of 727 jobs will be cut in order to help keep the struggling company afloat. According to SFGate, the job cuts include 524 production workers, 108 technical positions, 70 … Read more

GTAT's fate hangs in the balance

The drama continues between GT Advanced Technologies and Apple as we’re all reminded that secrets really aren’t that fun. As we probe into GTAT’s court case, attempting to unveil the secrets within, reports reveal that Apple will slap you with a hefty fine of upwards to $50 million if you disclose confidential matters. To recap, GTAT … Read more

Apple's sapphire supplier GTAT wants to cut ties

New information has emerged surrounding GT Advanced Technologies recent chapter 11 filing. GTAT is seeking approval from a judge to wind down its production of sapphire glass, which could result in a loss of hundreds of Arizona jobs. The bankruptcy filing started when information became public that Apple only paid four out of five advances, but … Read more

Apple’s sapphire star GTAT files for bankruptcy

GT Advanced Technologies Inc., announced today that it had commenced voluntary cases under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire. GT expects the court will authorize the company to continue to conduct business as usual while it devotes renewed efforts to resolve its current … Read more

Sapphire of my eye, Apple expands manufacturing to Mesa with GT Advanced Technologies in $578M deal

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and the Arizona Commerce Authority announced today that Apple Inc. will open a manufacturing facility in the former First Solar facility to produce the sapphire materials in partnership with GT Advanced Technologies Inc. for Apples’ electronics. GT Advanced Technology (GT) is known for innovative crystal growth equipment and solutions for the … Read more

LoveFilter Aims to Spice up and Strengthen Relationships

The Scottsdale-based dating website LoveFilter held a launch party this month to celebrate its new service for singles as it forges ahead to try to live up to its motto “the only complete relationship site.” The matching service for singles is currently only available as a beta service to Arizona residents, but LoveFilter will eventually … Read more

ICANN receives 1,930 proposals for new gTLDs – Be on the lookout for .apple, .amazon, .inc and much more!

Back on January 12th of this year, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) began accepting applications for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) – the “.com” part of website addresses at $185,000 a pop! Potential domain buyers had until April 12th to submit their application(s), and yes, the $185,000 was for the application … Read more