TransBox.xyz – Gabia customer (South Korea)
With the amount of sensitive data that is shared digitally every day, it’s never been more important to make sure that your data is kept secure. Businesses and the general public alike are at risk of having their data intercepted by bad actors. That’s why this week’s #WebsiteWednesday ensures that the data you share is accessible only by the intended recipient – TransBox.xyz.
TransBox.xyz is an easy-to-use encryption app that is available for both Android and iOS. The app seamlessly integrates into the mobile operating system and allows users to encrypt emails, text messages, and even photos. This encrypted content can then only be viewed by the designated recipient. Currently, TransBox is working on the PC version of their app for enterprise use, so businesses too can benefit from their encryption services.
According to their website, TransBox.xyz participated in IBM’s Catalyst Program, and has gained significant support from the South Korean government. They mention that in 2015, TransBox was the winner of the special prize at the K-Global Startup Engine Demo Day organized by the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning (MSIP) and more recently, was selected by the Born2Global accelerator program, and chosen out of 300 startups to be accepted by the K-Global 300 startup acceleration program. Both were organized in part by the MSIP.
“TransBox is a unique service, so we decided to choose a unique domain. And TransBox’s encryption code consists of all 24 letters of the alphabet, so we built our identity by using the ending of the alphabet, .XYZ.” – Mingu Yu, Director of Business Development for TransBox.xyz
TransBox is making it easier than ever to keep your digital communication secure. Their intuitive app, coupled with their memorable domain name and consistent branding on social media (@Transbox_XYZ), make certain that they are reaching a wide international audience.
Team XYZ was at some of the country’s biggest events in June to celebrate .xyz’s 3rd Anniversary. To kick things off, we introduced the innovative 1.111B® Class as part of our new AYDACFU campaign. We spent months planning and prepping, and our registrar partners all over the world did a fantastic job helping us launch this new initiative. And to commemorate turning 3, we hosted a BBQ by our Santa Monica office to go along with some entertainment from the #XYZsquad.
Check out the video below and read on to find out where we went and what else we did to tell the world that .xyz just turned 3!
Our huge AYDACFU marketing campaign surrounding the release of our 1.111B® Class was developed, in part, to reach a particularly tech-savvy #GenXYZ audience. So why not reach some of them at one of the largest video game conventions in the world? With close to 70,000 attendees, E3 2017 gave Team XYZ ample opportunities to connect with developers and designers to raise awareness of the 1.111B®Class. And in the end, the #XYZsquad stole the show by busting a groove at the convention. To see more of our E3 2017 coverage, check out our E3 recap post or watch the video below.
Product Forge has become one of our top partners when it comes to organizing hackathons for future innovators and entrepreneurs. Our most recent event with them, the Cancer Innovation Challenge Data Dive, was a three-day collaborative effort between clinicians, designers, and engineers to improve cancer care.
If you like what we’re doing with Product Forge, check out last month’s recap, which covers another hackathon with them.
Throughout the month of June, we worked with our partner EyHost to encourage .xyz adoption in Bangladesh. EyHost did a great job of hosting sponsored events to connect startups and small businesses, while educating them on how .xyz is being used by other Bangladeshis, such as Sheba.xyz. In fact, the team behind Sheba.xyz even invited some people over to check out their office!
In case you missed them, be sure to read our previous #WebsiteWednesday about Sheba.xyz. Then hop over to EyHost to check out their special offer on .xyz domains!
June also saw the launch of a new partnership with CoderDojo, the international organization dedicated to teaching students aged 7 to 17 how to code. Through July 24th, all members of the CoderDojo community can apply for a free .xyz domain and all the tools necessary to create some of their first projects on the web. This partnership is yet another way that we are encouraging entrepreneurs to adopt .xyz to cultivate the Generation XYZ community.
For all our younger readers, don’t forget to check out CoderDojo to learn how to code with a .xyz domain today!
Of course, June wasn’t only about .xyz. We also teamed up with GoDaddy to cross the desert and attended NIADA 2017, the largest independent car dealership trade show of the year. Drawing nearly 2,000 general managers and owners from coast to coast, as well as abroad, this was the perfect place to educate dealers on the benefits of upgrading to a .Cars/.Car/.Auto domain, just like manufacturer Lucra.Cars, as well as independent dealers, like Arizona.Cars and Brilliance.Auto have done already. Two of our favorite domains registered from the conference are VirginiaBeach.Cars and Z.Cars.
To learn more about .Cars/.Car/.Auto, visit www.Go.Cars, or upgrade your domain at www.GoDaddy.Cars.
We attend a variety of events every month to educate the public on what .xyz is, who uses .xyz, and to connect with existing .xyz customers – June was no exception. Team XYZ started the month by attending The Los Angeles Pancakes & Booze Art Show, Jayme Stone’s Folklife Concert at the Annenberg Community Beach House, and Mayhem’s Imersiv concert. These three venues were intimate opportunities to connect directly with the next generation of internet users and introduce them to .xyz. We then finished the month by attending two Twilight Concerts, where thousands of Angelenos come every week to mingle in Silicon Beach. If you’re not in LA, catch the live action with the XYZ Team by following us on Instagram @XYZ!
The summer is far from over and XYZ has a lot more in store. We are keeping the momentum of AYDACFU up to raise awareness for your new 1.111B® Class of domains. Be sure to keep a close eye on our Instagram (@XYZ), Facebook (/XYZ) and Twitter (@XYZ), to see what Team XYZ and the #XYZsquad have planned for the rest of the summer!
IoTHub.xyz – Name.com customer (Ukraine)
The technologies and concepts driving the Internet of Things are being developed at a rapid pace. The appliances and items we use every day are more automated, integrated, and convenient to use because of that. We’ve even developed a new class of domains just to accommodate this burgeoning technology. This week’s #WebsiteWednesday, IoTHub.xyz, is also doing their part to support the entrepreneurs and creators fueling the rise of the Internet of Things.
IoTHub.xyz is an accelerator that specializes in supporting emerging IoT technologies from concept to market. The only requirements for admissions to their program are that your product must have a working prototype and that your team consist of at least two people. Interested startups can apply directly on the IoTHub website. To date, IoTHub has funded at least 7 different startups, including SolarGaps’ smart solar-powered blinds, an interactive dumbbell by Helko, and even a motion simulator by Feel VR.
The Internet of Things’ advent is closer than we expect and IoTHub is helping shape that future by giving forward-thinking startups the resources they need to succeed. We are proud to have IoTHub as a member of #GenXYZ!
We’re always looking for new ways to inspire the next generation of internet users to build on .xyz domains. And that’s exactly why we’re so excited about our new partnership with CoderDojo, the international organization dedicated to teaching students aged 7 to 17 how to code. From now until July 24th, all members of the CoderDojo community can apply for a free .xyz domain and all the tools necessary to create some of their first ever projects on the web.
After filling out a short form, verified members of the CoderDojo community will receive a unique coupon code for a free .xyz domain, Weebly website builder, hosting, and WHOIS privacy protection. This way, anyone involved with CoderDojo can get a cool, brandable .xyz domain name. Not sure what to get? Check out some of our favorite ideas below:
| Theme | Live Domains |
|---|---|
| YourName.xyz | TimHendrix.xyz, RyanLee.xyz |
| YourProject.xyz | TheHeliosProject.xyz, Elsewhere.xyz |
| YourBlog.xyz | HouseOfLords.xyz, StilettoMeUp.xyz |
| YourIdea.xyz | BYOR.xyz, Arkadia.xyz |
For more inspiration, be sure to visit www.gen.xyz/live to view hundreds more unique .xyz websites from all over the world.
Whether you’re just learning how to code or are a CoderDojo veteran, don’t miss this opportunity to build out your passion on your very own .xyz domain. Remember – you only have until July 24th to claim your free .xyz domain, Weebly website builder, and more. And once you’ve launched your shiny new .xyz website, post a screenshot on Instagram and tag us @XYZ for a chance to get featured in our weekly #WebsiteWednesday series!
Skybox.xyz – GoDaddy customer (United States)
One of the best experiences while using a virtual reality headset is viewing video content through them. VR goggles allow you to enter your own movie theater and be fully immersed in whatever content you are watching. To do this efficiently, however, requires software to be able to stream straight to your device. This week’s #WebsiteWednesday allows you to stream any video on your computer to multiple devices with ease – Skybox.xyz
Skybox.xyz is a streaming software for both Mac and PC, which allows you to stream both 2D and 3D video content directly to several of the most popular VR devices including Gear VR, Google’s Cardboard, HTC Vive, and the Oculus Rift, as well as some mobile phones. Skybox organizes these videos in an attractive dashboard, allowing you to select videos with ease. The best part of Skybox is that you can stream 4K videos over WiFi without any loss in video quality or resolution, meaning your videos will be as clear as if you were actually there.
No matter what device you have to view virtual reality content, Skybox.xyz makes it easy to stream video for you in crystal clear quality. When it comes to VR video content, Skybox has you covered, from X, to Y, to Z.
