Ray Robertson

China's IPv6 adoption takes a decent leap forward, especially on fixed networks PLUS: Nightmare insect found in Australia; Arista makes more stuff in India; Atlassian job cuts; And more! Asia In Brief  China’s Cyberspace Administration last week reported increased uptake of IPv6.…

China's IPv6 adoption takes a decent leap forward, especially on fixed networks

The flyer was supposed to say 'the room above the Co-Op'. Bloody AI.

How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services—and Why You Might Want To Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.

Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.
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The IPv6 Divide: How Slow Adoption Creates Digital Vulnerabilities and Economic Inequality IPXO Co-founder Vincentas Grinius explores how and why the transition to IPv6 is becoming a strategic priority for digital resilience.

The IPv6 Divide: How Slow Adoption Creates Digital Vulnerabilities and Economic Inequality

www.arin.net/blog/2025/07...

#IPv6

Efteling has this nice European garden-design green/solar roof on their flagship ride, just for the benefit of those looking down from the flying pagoda.

THIS YOUTH HOSTEL IS ONE OF MANY, BOTH IN THIS COUNTRY AND ABROAD, WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF RACE OR CREED, MAY SPEND THE NIGHT. THE BUILDINGS ARE DIVERSE IN CHARACTER BUT THEY HAVE A COMMON PURPOSE: TO HELP ALL, ESPECIALLY YOUNG PEOPLE OF LIMITED MEANS, TO A GREATER KNOWLEDGE,. LOVE AND CARE OF THE COUNTRYSIDE. Y. H. A. NATIONAL OFFICE, TREVELYAN HOUSE, ST. ALBANS, HERTS.

Nice, innit

Oh, this is good: Lib Dem peer @markpackuk.bsky.social asked the Government "whether they have considered creating a Gov.uk account on Bluesky, and if so, when that consideration took place, and what the outcome was."

The answer reveals that Govt use of X hasn't been reviewed since April 2023...

Splunk (Cisco) adds IPv6 support at *no additional cost*:

IPv6 is an opt-in connectivity option across Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Cloud subscription, and Splunk Enterprise Security and ITSI applications in the AWS regions (commercial, FedRAMP Moderate/High, and DoD IL2/IL5) at no additional cost.

Seems to be overloaded at the moment. You have too much reach!

The Upper Hand That Rocks The Cradle

Broadband ISP Yayzi Deploys IPv6 Addressing Across UK Network - News By ISPreview.co.uk #ipv6
www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/20...

Is a Pepsi bottle OK?

Now you can take Fastned all over Europe 🛣️

Fastned is a proud member of the Spark Alliance, and now the largest charging network in Europe is right there in your Fastned app, just in time for summer! 🌞

There is this open issue requesting IPv6 support that has never had an official response.
github.com/bluesky-soci...

I have seen comments from Bsky staff in the past saying they would like to add it but no suggestion that it is coming soon or is a priority.

Archaeological Dig Finds You’re invited to see the finds from an archaeological dig at the Rose and Crown Public House (St Michael’s Street, St Albans) from 10-14 July 2025 (10am-4pm).

That link is broken ('too many redirects').
This should work:
www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/index.php/wh...

Sky Broadband Launch WiFi 7 Router and 5Gbps UK Broadband via CityFibre - News By ISPreview.co.uk #Cityfibre #FTTP #Openreach #SkyBroadband
www.ispreview.co.uk/?p=42386

Environment News Reporter - London (Greater) job with New Scientist Limited | 1402231321 New Scientist is seeking an experienced news reporter to cover the latest developments in climate change and environmental science.

We are looking for an environment reporter for a 10-month maternity cover contract starting in November - apply here! www.newscientist.com/nsj/job/1402...

With BlueskyFeeds shutting down in two days, the 'IPv6 Posts' feed will go down with it.
There is no sign that the creator will be moving it so I've setup this feed to replace it:
bsky.app/profile/rayr...

It's just a search for 'IPv6' with a few bots filtered out. Built with bluefacts.app.

#IPv6

@arcep.fr publie son baromètre #IPv6 et note une forte évolution de l’activation de l’IPv6. Les prévisions pour fin 2027 montrent que la transition approchera de la fin pour les opérateurs grand public. Néanmoins, une disparité importante persiste entre les opérateurs.
▶️ www.arcep.fr/cartes-et-do...

COMPETITION TIME! I can’t sell this Japanese inspired Vader print (it has faint scratches). If you’d like to win it please RT and follow and I’ll pick a winner Fri 4th 1pm.

You can find more of my prints, tees and mugs here www.infinitebacon.com

Thank you and good luck!

YouTube video by Everything Electric Show Can Miliband Clean Up UK Energy AND Lower Bills, Or Is Net Zero Over? | Fully Charged Show Podcast

UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Milliband has a very data rich chat with Imogen Bhogal.
Fascinating stuff.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=awct...

The Government has just published its 'Solar Roadmap' strategy for boosting solar power. 70+ actions to boost solar deployment across the country
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d6e...

GLASTONBURY!! We’re here and we’re charged up ⚡️💃🕺

Gusty Spinfield, our wind turbine, is powering 300 food trucks and Hamish, our awesome Strategy Director, gave everyone at Croissant Neuf some optimism about the green transition!

Life affirmingly wonderful stuff from Self Esteem at the Park. KS

Glastonbury - Other Stage: Friday Loyle Carner, Wet Leg, Gracie Abrams, and more. Coverage of Day 1 on the Other Stage

Gracie Abrams is killing it on the Other Stage at Glastonbury!

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Useful for selecting a temporary simcard when travelling, or when selecting a new ISP etc.

Currently the database is small, but soliciting additional information/feedback.

(From Reddit:
www.reddit.com/r/ipv6/comme...)

ISP IPv6 Support Database

There is now a simple online database of service providers, listing whether IPv6 is supported (by default or optionally) and if so - cataloguing various metrics such as prefix delegation size etc.

ispdb.ev6.net

#IPv6

Got electric heating and a smart meter?

As part of our energy research project, we're offering some homes free upgrades to improve their energy efficiency. You could potentially save on energy costs while helping to shape future energy solutions.

Take part: www.livinglab.energy/HfNZElectric...

Energy resilience is key for Ukraine, and the deployment of thousands of solar panels and batteries to offices, factories, shops, hospitals and other buildings is vital to this.

We're proud to partner with DTEK on RISE - combining Kraken Flex with local green power to keep lights on for millions.

Energy tech summit photo with Greg Jackson and special guests

The car’s out of the bag 🤯 Live at the #EnergyTechSummit, @gjuk.bsky.social launches Britain’s first EV vehicle-to-grid bundle with BYD.

Power Pack Bundle gives a car lease, two-way charger, and a smart tariff for £299/m with 100% FREE smart charging - saving £1,000/yr on fuel vs petrol.