#networking
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New HTTP QUERY method explained
The IETF draft defines a new HTTP QUERY method for data retrieval, and the Kreya blog outlines how it reduces overhead and simplifies API design.
Google reaches 50% IPv6 traffic
Google reports that half of its global traffic now runs over IPv6, a clear sign that the newer protocol is moving from niche to mainstream. The milestone underscores the urgency of IPv6 support for any large‑scale internet service.
Cloudflare launches SOCKMAP, a new TCP splicing mechanism
Cloudflare unveiled SOCKMAP, a kernel‑level TCP splicing feature that cuts latency and streamlines connection handling for high‑performance networking stacks. The code is open for testing and review.
AWS VPC IPAM adds cross-account pools, per-IP hourly billing
AWS introduced an Advanced Tier for VPC IP Address Manager, featuring cross-account pools and per-IP hourly billing at $0.001 per active IP-hour [AWS Blog]. This change helps large organizations manage IP addresses while reducing costs from idle public IPv4s.
Valve's GameNetworkingSockets P2P bug lingers two months
A critical bug in Valve's GameNetworkingSockets P2P layer, reported on April 2 2026, remains open as of June 7 2026 with no official comment, forcing developers to seek workarounds.
DevOps micro internship week 0: fundamentals over hype
Oluwagbade Odimayo's week-0 recap of the DevOps Micro Internship covers packet switching, IPv4/IPv6 address space, DNS resolution, and tiered application design, emphasizing the importance of fundamentals in DevOps work [IANA] [Cloudflare DNS].
DynIP launches with RFC 2136, IPv6, and DNSSEC support
DynIP offers a dynamic DNS service with full RFC 2136 compliance, IPv6 and DNSSEC support, and bring-your-own-device capability for infrastructure teams managing dynamic IPs