ipv6
News

Telstra Starts Deploying IPv6 Addresses (But Not Directly For You)

Gizmodo AU

A brief release this afternoon from Telstra notes that it’s now deploying IPv6 addresses. Hurrah! We don’t have to run out of addresses any more! Except that… hmm… it’s only for enterprise, government and wholesale customers for now. It could mean big things if your internet service comes through a Telstra reseller, though.[Telstra]

June 7, 2011
Software

Test Your Browser’s IPv6 Readiness With A Simple Web Page

In preparation for World IPv6 Day, Google’s set up a simple test page to allow users to check whether or not their current browsers, systems and networks are set up to handle the impending changeover.

May 20, 2011
Gadgets

All Our Lightbulbs Will Have IP Addresses

When we remarked that home automation technology was a reason we needed iPv6 technology, we weren’t kidding. If Netherlands-based NXP has it their way, we’ll all be using networked LED lightbulbs, each with their own IPv6 address.

March 18, 2011
Online

Mobile Phones Will Drive The Transition To IPv6

Gizmodo AU

The era of IPv6 is almost upon us. And in an interview with Gus over at Lifehacker, Tesla driver and Internode top dog Simon Hackett explains how it will be mobile phone use that will drive the move to IPv6 more than anything else:

February 8, 2011
Online

Ask LH: What Does The IPv6 Transition Mean To Me?

Dear Lifehacker, I’ve heard that we’re running out of IP addresses and we need to switch to a new system called IPv6, but I don’t understand any of it. What does this all mean for the internet and for me? Signed, Infinitely Perplexed

February 1, 2011
Online

Oh Noes!: The Internetz Is Almost Out Of IP Addresses

If your grandmother’s Facebook account wasn’t a telltale sign that the internet has come of age, here’s another: after this week, the internet will run out of new IPv4 addresses. But don’t fret, because we’re moving on up to IPv6!

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