Domains of the Future?

[Flipper]

Hi folks

I thought I would have a bit of a go at the predictive domaining thing and try to anticipate future markets, now I know this type of domaining is pretty speculative some of these things may pan out and some may not and I know there are many here that I probably should not have registered, that’s a result of being a know nothing newbie who probably needs to up there bipolar medication, there are many here that even with the very little I have learned up to this point I would not register now, I know I have been a bit of an idiot with many, but hopefully there are some that have a good chance of being worth keeping, some of these markets are pretty long term I know, but I am looking to be a long term investor and don’t mind keeping them 5 or 10 years or even longer (but a lot have a good chance of becoming popular in the next couple of years), if it is likely that the kind of value they may have will justify doing so. But I am new to domaining and pretty ignorant and the one thing I am learning is that a bad name is a bad name no matter how thriving the market may become, so with this in mind I am wondering which I should definitely keep and which I should definitely ditch, that’s the other thing I am learning is not to be afraid to show the shit the shovel. I am also interested to know what people think of the prospects of the markets in general. I have included links to various YouTube videos and other material that explain all about the area for those who may not be aware or know much about them, so hopefully those who are interested in future technology and predictive domaining will find some of the subjects and material of interest, I think some of these things are pretty cool, but then again I am a bit of a geek when it comes to anything to do with the future. So what do you reckon? Which would you keep and which would you ditch?

As always I am eternally grateful for any advice as I am still pretty clueless when it comes to domaining.

Many many thanks



AgriculturalSoftware.net (agriculture is meant to be becoming more and more technological using computers and software)
AiApplication.com (artificial intelligence)
AiAssistant.net
AiHouses.com (houses are meant to be becoming more and more technological)
AllInOnePcs.net
Ampakines.net (tipped to be very big and the smart drug of the future http://nootropics.com/ampakines/smarts.html)
ArAfrica.com (augmented reality is tipped to be very big for a demo visit http://ge.ecomagination.com/smartgrid/?c_id=Drivepm#/augmented_reality)
ArAmsterdam.com (thought geo’s might be good as ar has big travel, tourism and regional potential)
ArApplications.com
ArAustralia.com
ArBritain.com
ArComputerGame.com
ArComputerGames.com
ArEast.com
ArEditor.com
ArEnvironment.com
ArGarden.com
ArGermany.com
ArHoliday.com
ArHolidays.com
ArNature.com
ArPlaying.com
ArSouthAmerica.com
ArSpain.com
ArSpectacles.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5ywMb6SeGc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOr_mtKYGQ8&feature=related)
ArStates.com
ArtificialIntelligenceSoftware.net
ArTravelling.com
ArUnitedKingdom.com
ArUnitedStates.com
AugmentedId.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb0pMeg1UN0 http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/augmented_id_augmented_reality_facial_recognition.php)
ArIdentity.com
AutomatedProgram.com
AutoPilotCars.com (well getting there, various car companies already have cars that can automatically brake to avoid collision, detect road lines to maintain position, ect)
BciChip.com (bci is what brain computer interface is referred to, it is tipped to be big but could be a bit more long term http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain–computer_interface)
BciImplants.com (this is starting to happen already, particularly to treat neurological disorders http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_brain_stimulation might be just what I need for my OCD)
BciPc.com
BiometricWallet.com (I thought this was a really cool idea http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCqnv7z40yo)
BiometricWallets.com
Biomimetic.info (technology that Imitates nature)
ComputerHumanInterface.net
ComputerizedHouses.com (houses are meant to be becoming more and more computerized in the future)
ConvertibleTablet.net (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptVF4wT4_Ns)
CyberneticHuman.com (just a matter of time)
CyberneticImplants.net
Dlp3dProjector.com (the best type of projector for 3d as the other lcd type can’t do it, dlp projectors are meant to be better anyhow)
EmissionNeutralVehicle.com (the issue of the environment doesn’t seem to be going away and could be a very big market http://www.metaefficient.com/electric-bikes/the-emissions-neutral-vehicle-env.html http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=2470545)
EnvCar.com
FabberMachine.com (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_fabricator http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvT9vnwazY4&feature=related)
FabberMachines.com
FarmingSoftware.net (future agriculture will become more and more software controlled)
FarmingTechnology.net (again farming becoming more and more technological)
FlexibleLcdScreen.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgC9Yd2kgQM)
FlexibleTelevision.com (flexible TV screens are tipped to be big)
GenomeProfiling.net (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONOwK27HXK0 http://www.seqwright.com/personalgenomicprofiling/personalgenomicintro.html)
GenomeProject.co.uk (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Genome_Project)
GenomeSequence.co.uk (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_genome_sequencing)
GenomicDrugs.net (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22LY9R0SUdk)
GenomicMedications.com
GenomicMedicine.co.uk
HologramProjecting.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HicaK7NTHQI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OawD-t3s0PQ)
HolographicComputer.net
HolographicProjectors.net (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wphytMJ_F_A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3skTn3hXOEg&feature=related)
HolographicReality.com
HumanComputerInterfaces.net
HumanGenomeProfile.com
HumanGenomeProfiling.com
HumanGenomeSequencing.net
HybridLaptop.net (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iki2ohoVyeI http://blogs.zdnet.com/gadgetreviews/?p=10938)
HybridPc.net (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJe6rEdjZPg&feature=related http://www.dell.com/hybrid)
HydrogenEngineCar.com (many experts believe hydrogen is the future of vehicles, California is already establishing a network of fuelling stations and the vehicles are now starting to come onto the market http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyOhDIxaJAQ)
HydrogEnengineCars.com
HydrogenMotorBikes.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mruQRj1pIs)
HydrogenMotorBike.com
HydrogenScooters.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF9gXKeWAUg)
HydrogenMoped.com
InfraredEnergy.net (solar power even when the sun isn’t shining! http://electronrun.wordpress.com/20...r-panel-uses-tiny-antennas-has-80-efficiency/)
Locationware.net (apparently a new term for location based software according to some technology program I watched on the bbc http://sciencelinks.jp/j-east/article/200209/000020020902A0281085.php)
M2MProgram.com (“machine to machine” some say this will be big http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_to_Machine
M2MPrograms.com
MCommerceTechnology.com (short for mobile commerce http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_commerce)
MemoryMedications.com (new breakthroughs now on the market which unlike a lot of the crap that went before them are meant to actually work i.e. ampakines, huge potential market)
MindControlHeadset.net (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40L3SGmcPDQ&NR)
My3dPrinting.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-JOJ91p9Wc)
MyMixedReality.com (like ar but encompassing both augmented reality and augmented virtuality http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed_reality)
MyRapidPrototyping.com (the other term for 3d printing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YOx1_DznXM)
NetworkerTv.com (I got this for the social networking TV thing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjYjTud89ew the bit about social TV is half way through the clip)
NeuroHeadset.net (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7utG3NqhBoU)
PhonePc.net (for phones that are now becoming pc’s)
QuantumDotCamera.com (they will probably come first on camera phones but are believed by some to be the future for all digital cameras http://cameras.about.com/od/futuretechnologies/a/quantumfilm.htm)
QuantumDotCameras.com
QuantumEncryption.net (believed to be the holy grail of encryption or at least the best we have seen so far http://www.popsci.com/technology/ar...ion-scheme-ensures-recipients-are-right-place)
QuantumFilmCamera.com (the other name for quantum dot technology cameras)
QuantumFilmCameras.com
QDCameraPhone.com
QDCellPhones.com
RapidManufacturer.com (rapid manufacturing is tipped to be big and sort of the daddy term for rapid prototyping, 3d printing, rapid tooling, ect and the ultimate direction in which it may be going http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_manufacturing)
RapidPrototypingPrinter.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YOx1_DznXM)
RapidPrototypingPrinting.com
RmMachinery.com (rm is being used as the abbreviation for rapid manufacturing http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/rapidman/overview.php http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C--mzmrdGXM)
RoboticLegs.net (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU-Smj0Vloo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mCSHO1GtaQ&feature=related)
RpPrinter.com (rapid prototyping is being abbreviated to rp http://www.efunda.com/processes/rapid_prototyping/intro.cfm)
RtMachines.com (rapid tooling is the other popular term that relates to the fabber, rp, and rm area and is abbreviated to rt http://www.cmeri.res.in/svs/rt.html)
SmartPhonePc.com
SocializerTv.com (Social TV is tipped to be big http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjYjTud89ew the bit about social TV is half way through the clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgkzsHSDJas)
SocialTelly.com (telly is what TV is referred to as in the UK)
SocialTvNetworks.com
SocialTp.com (telepresence is being shortened to TP http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=274395 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDWEcBkIzrU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1K-dOnYVkU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWhHpWme0ao http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm3UCMiaVFM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telepresence)
SpeechToSpeechTranslators.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9m9230LnA)
StemCellMeds.com (meds is a now a widely recognised term for medicines and medications)
TelepresenceMe.com (tip to be very big http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDWEcBkIzrU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1K-dOnYVkU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWhHpWme0ao http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm3UCMiaVFM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telepresence)
TelevisionPc.net (just sort of thought the two might become the same thing soon)
TouchProjectors.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTE6JB-aCKo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOSx7v87JCA there is also this type too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5g_hsqcm)
TouchProjector.net
TouchScreenPad.com (with the ipad type thing and all)
TouchScreenProjector.net
TouchScreenProjectors.com
TouchScreenSlate.net (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag3TNquUlEg)
TsLaptop.com (thought touch screen may get abbreviated to ts, but unlike the other examples that already are getting abbreviated this probably won’t happen, this was probably a bad idea)
TsPads.com
TsTablet.com
TvNetworker.com (I got this for the social networking TV thing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjYjTud89ew the bit about social TV is half way through the clip)
TvSocializer.com (I got this for the social networking TV thing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjYjTud89ew the bit about social TV is half way through the clip)
WebSheet.co.uk (http://dgielis.blogspot.com/2008/06/preview-oracle-apex-websheets-next.html)
WetWareInterface.com (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetware_(brain)
YourRm.com (rapid manufacturing is being shortened to RM)
YourSocialTv.com (Social TV is tipped to be big http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjYjTud89ew the bit about social TV is half way through the clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgkzsHSDJas)
323dTv.com (I got these based on similar searches for lcd TV’s that do well at present hoping that the searches for 3dtv’s would be as good some day, but I now regret getting them, time to up the bipolar medication I think)
32inch3dTv.com
3d32InchTv.com
3d32Tv.com
3d42InchTv.com
3d42Tv.com
3dBelfast.com (I think 3d geo’s were also a bad idea, LOL definitely time to double the dose)
3dEdinburgh.com
3dMonaco.com
3dPlaying.com
3dPrintingMachine.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAt2xD1L8dw)
3dRolePlaying.com
3dWithNoGlasses.com (Many people don’t like the idea of wearing 3d glasses every time they want to experience the 3d effect so here is 3d without the glasses http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWAg1s7xfz0 http://www.pcworld.com/article/190937/3d_imageswithout_glasses.html http://www.gamesradar.com/f/3ds-how-nintendo-can-do-3d-without-glasses/a-2010032410409632013 http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/04/mitsubishi-shows-off-3d-tv-technology-no-glasses-needed/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/11/tcl-completes-the-no-glasses-3d-trifecta-at-ces/ http://www.itworld.com/personal-tec...how-will-it-offer-3d-graphics-without-glasses)
3dWithoutTheGlasses.com
42inch3dTv.com
503dTv.com
50inch3dTv.com

 

[Edwin]

I'd probably hang onto this one...
3dPrintingMachine.com

Not sure about any of the rest!

In general, if I register domains in "speculative" (i.e. future tech) fields, I try and secure THE domain for the niche. So it has to be .com or .co.uk, and it has to be the single best way of describing that niche. For example, TerabitEthernet.com. It may take too long for connections to get up to that level for it to be worth my while hanging onto the domain, but "gigabit ethernet" is now firmly established and networks are increasing in speed every few months (that's the "logic behind it" part out of the way!). However, I would never go any "deeper" than that speculatively, though, i.e. I wouldn't register something like TerabitEthernetCards.com or that sort of thing. I also wouldn't have registered a .net some other extension if the .com hadn't been available at the time, again because it's just too speculative and distant to be worth the gamble.

With 140+ names on your list, it's going to cost you US$12,000 approx. to keep them for 10 years. You have to take a deep breath and a big step back, and ask yourself if A) you're willing/able to carry that cost, and B) do you really, hand on heart, see that you're going to get more than US$12,000 of returns out of holding onto those names?

Given the amounts involved, you'd probably be better off buying 2-5 non-speculative, strong, descriptive domains describing markets that exist right now, and that advertisers are already fighting each other to target.

 

[Flipper]

No I know I have bought a load of crap that I should not have, what I would like to do is keep maybe the top 20 assuming there are that many that are worth keeping if not then less, my problem is that I am pretty clueless as to which ones these may be.

 

[Edwin]

No I know I have bought a load of crap that I should not have, what I would like to do is keep maybe the top 20 assuming there are that many that are worth keeping if not then less, my problem is that I am pretty clueless as to which ones these may be.

If you absolutely must keep some, then these are the least worst...
3dPrintingMachine.com
BiometricWallet.com
BiometricWallets.com
FlexibleTelevision.com
HydrogenEngineCar.com
HydrogenEngineCars.com
HydrogenMoped.com
HydrogenMotorBike.com
HydrogenMotorBikes.com
HydrogenScooters.com
RapidPrototypingPrinter.com
RapidPrototypingPrinting.com

Having read through the list of names a number of times, there aren't any beyond the above that I'd put on the "keep" pile. And I'm dubious about most of the above as well, but at least they describe a specific product!

Others may have a different selection, of course...

 

[RSK3000]

Its very difficult to advise on this one.

what I would like to do is keep maybe the top 20 assuming there are that many that are worth keeping if not then less, my problem is that I am pretty clueless as to which ones these may be.

No one knows what the future holds. You are the expert and you have looked into these domains.

If even you don't know, and youve done the research, how do you expect others to give you reliable advice.

Look..........You have a few options. As Edwin says be prepared to hold on to these for the long term - or sell for what you can get and move on. On the other hand while $12,000 is a substantial investment, if your gamble pays off its all worth it. Just be aware that it is a gamble that is by no means certain to pay off.

Another option is to delay your decision for a year/ 18 months and review these names again, then.

My feeling is that speculative domains make sense as part of an otherwise solid portfolio. So, if 90 % of your portfollio is made up of generic domains then there is no harm in taking a bet on some speculative domains. The problem arises when a major proportion of your domain names are speculative, because in the end you could be left with nothing.

The decision is yours alone and we can only make suggestions - perhaps hold on and do some more research? I'd hold on to the 3d geos. Why not delay your decision to, say xmas time 2011 when there might be more happening in these technology areas??

 

[iain123]

theres 3 on that list i would buy cheap as they will have to be held onto for at least 5 years or so even then they might fail
pm me if you want to sell

 

[Lucky Luke]

Edwin,

To plough through that long list of domains (more than once by the sound of it) for a newish poster is a very generous thing to do. I'm impressed.

Regards, Luke

 

[doodlebug]

Edwin,

To plough through that long list of domains (more than once by the sound of it) for a newish poster is a very generous thing to do. I'm impressed.

Regards, Luke

Fully agreed Luke.

I would keep autopilotcars.com

 

[accelerator]

I found your list quite interesting. When I first started out I went for a fair few future tech domains, mainly because I find future tech interesting, but these days I tend to concentrate on domains that can make money today.

You obviously take a great interest in future technology, and I think you've identified some interesting areas. I think perhaps where you could improve is in getting the domain right in terms of the keyphrase, that said, this is easier said than done with future tech. What I'm trying to say is many of the technologies might have potential, but some of the names are not the key generic and therefore will prove difficult to sell.

Anyway, here are the names I liked:

NeuroHeadset.net - The .com would be quite a strong domain.

SocialTelly.com - and yes, SocialTV.com would be better.

SocialTvNetworks.com

TelepresenceMe.com - Quite brandable, I like this one.

TouchProjectors.com - Nice domain. I own digitalprojectors.org and picoprojectors.co.uk.

SpeechToSpeechTranslators.com - Good domain.

TouchScreenProjectors.com - Good domain.

All OK for affiliate sites today:

323dTv.com
32inch3dTv.com
3d32InchTv.com
3d32Tv.com
3d42InchTv.com
3d42Tv.com
42inch3dTv.com
503dTv.com
50inch3dTv.com

Like tech shares, investing in tech domains is very high risk. With technology, it's so easy for something to go wrong and you not make the investment return. These days I tend not to invest in technology shares or domains, I prefer more "visibility", but I still take an interest in it.

Rgds

 

[golddiggerguy]

Augmented Reality or AR not sure what will be mostly typed, mentioned or used. Because if you search "AR Spain" Augmented Reality is the last thing Google thinks you mean.

But can say that WILL be a hit and have regged a hand full myself (just need to develop them now and NOT when the tech BOOMs.

The ones that will become more searched sooner are you £D screen size domains and so get a site on each NOW.

Again a lot of in my eyes wasted money though. (been there done that)

 

[Flipper]

Can I just say how grateful I am for your advice guys, especially Edwin I really do appreciate the time any of you have taken to read through my list, the fact that you have done so for a newcomer as already stated is extremely generous. You are helping a crazy fool who is still fumbling around in the dark to find his bearings, I really am very grateful.

Thanks again

Flipper

 

[doodlebug]

Can I just say how grateful I am for your advice guys, especially Edwin I really do appreciate the time any of you have taken to read through my list, the fact that you have done so for a newcomer as already stated is extremely generous. You are helping a crazy fool who is still fumbling around in the dark to find his bearings, I really am very grateful.

Thanks again

Flipper

No prob. at least you're not using this place as your dumping ground.

 

[crabfoot]

I'm just being generous with what I have read - it looks like using Lithium batteries in vehicles will soon become a reality, but what form of lithium cells is still up in the air ( and that is a BIG hint).

OTOH lithium is very important when medicating people for bipolar disorders ...

 

[Flipper]

By the way did anybody check out the link to the AR site http://ge.ecomagination.com/smartgrid/?c_id=Drivepm#/augmented_reality , you do have to print something out and fire up your webcam to try it but if you haven’t seen AR in action it’s well worth it, I had never seen anything like it and it totally blew my mind, super cool hey what do you reckon?

 

[Flipper]

I don’t suppose anybody thinks touchscreenpad.com is worth keeping? I was thinking in regards to the potential for the touch screen ipad or any other sort of touch screen pad.