Demikernel, Power11, and Terahertz Breakthroughs

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• Microsoft Continues "Demikernel" Development: Library OS for kernel-bypass I/O, potentially improving networked application performance.
• IBM Power11 CPUs Support Nested Virtualization: Linux 6.13 adds KVM nested guest support for upcoming Power11 CPUs, enabling more flexible virtualization setups.
• Terahertz Wireless Communication Record: New 1 km transmission record demonstrates potential for ultra-high bandwidth applications.
• MIT's Nanoscale 3D Transistors: Ultrathin semiconductor materials enable more efficient electronics, exploring quantum effects to surpass silicon limitations.
• Eviden's Quad NVIDIA ConnectX-7 Module: High-bandwidth, low-latency networking module for data center and HPC applications.
• Google's AI Assistant in Android Apps: New "app functions" API in Android 16 may allow Gemini Assistant to interact directly with app functionality.
• Sequoia Capital's 2020 VC Fund Performance: 24.6% markup in 12 months ending June 2024, with no exits, on $808M fund.
• Samsung's $118M Patent Infringement Penalty: Texas jury finds Samsung infringed Netlist's DRAM patents, highlighting IP risks in memory tech development.
• Chinese Hackers in US Critical Infrastructure: US Cybercom reports hackers positioning in IT networks, crucial info for cybersecurity professionals.

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Andrew Pierno