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MinIO for Kubernetes
This is an S3-compatible solution that could make you independent for vendor-lock-in.
https://min.io/product/kubernetes
Workers AI: serverless GPU-powered inference on Cloudflare’s global network
The launch of Workers AI aims to revolutionize the developer community by providing an open, accessible, and privacy-focused AI inference as a service platform, enabling developers to quickly run AI models without managing infrastructure, addressing both the limitations of proprietary models and accessibility issues in the open-source domain.
https://blog.cloudflare.com/workers-ai/
Awesome of serverless
A curated list of excellent services, solutions and resources for serverless / no backend applications.
https://github.com/anaibol/awesome-serverless
Linux 6.6-rc4 Released - Linus Torvalds: It's Fairly Small
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.6-rc4-Released
Docker 4.22 Introduces Resource Saver and Improvements to Docker Compose
Docker Desktop 4.22 introduces the "Resource Saver" feature for improved system optimization and allows the inclusion of subprojects in Docker Compose for modularized applications. The update enhances role-based access control with a new Editor role, enabling specific repository management tasks without granting full administrator privileges.
https://www.infoq.com/news/2023/09/docker-4-22-released/
CAP Theorem: Use It to Choose an Open Source Database
This is an interesting point of view on how to evaluate the adoption of a DBMS.
https://www.opensourceforu.com/2023/09/cap-theorem-use-it-to-choose-an-open-source-database/
Kubernetes attacks in 2023: What it means for the future
A video on attacks on K8s and how to fix them.
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/09/28/2023-kubernetes-attacks-video/
Cloudflare loosens AI from the network edge using GPU-accelerated Workers
https://www.theregister.com/2023/09/28/cloudflare_ai_edge/
Nuclear-powered datacenters: What could go wrong?
Using small reactors to power a datacenter?
https://www.theregister.com/2023/09/29/nuclear_powered_datacenters/
CRI-O Graduates from CNCF, Sees Increased Adoption in Cloud Native Environments
https://www.infoq.com/news/2023/09/cncf-crio-graduation/
Milk-V Duo Linux Kernel Patches Submitted For This $9 RISC-V Board
This board is on sale for $5!
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Milk-V-Duo-Linux-Patches
The API Gateway and the Future of Cloud Native Applications
API Gateways' Importance: They're crucial for secure, scalable communication in cloud-native apps.
Towards Standardization: The Kubernetes Gateway API and the Envoy Gateway project promote standardized API management.
Kubernetes' Role: Seen as the cloud's operating system, Kubernetes is centralizing API management.
API Gateway Evolution: Merging into the cloud operating system, with reduced emphasis on specific gateway runtimes.
Future Outlook: Emphasis on interoperability and portability, with API gateways central to the cloud-native landscape.
In summary, as cloud-native applications grow, there's a shift towards standardized solutions, with Kubernetes centralizing API management and gateways becoming pivotal in ensuring seamless communication.
https://wso2.com/library/blogs/the-api-gateway-and-the-future-of-cloud-native-applications/
hyperdx.io
Another observability platform.
Avesha's New Patent Sets the Stage for Next-Generation Kubernetes Multi-cluster and Multi-cloud Operations
A basic article, but you can read that they have a product which can run multi-region Kubernetes clusters.
Amazon Bedrock generative AI service reaches GA
Serverless managed service offers foundation models for building generative AI applications from several leading AI companies including Anthropic, Cohere, and Meta.
https://www.infoworld.com/article/3707995/amazon-bedrock-generative-ai-service-reaches-ga.html
Chainlink Announces New Decentralized Computing Capabilities With Functions Beta and Automation 2.0 on Mainnet
Serverless on the blockchain.
Loongson Preparing LoongArch KVM Virtualization For Linux 6.7
LoongArch CPU is designed in China and it is supported by Linux and they are going to provide KVM support.
https://www.phoronix.com/news/LoongArch-KVM-For-Linux-6.7
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