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The Arm DevSummit 2021 is upon us! Happening this October 19-21, Arm invites hardware and software engineers to participate and join forces in this three-day virtual conference to discuss and share insights into the latest technology trends and to one-up your skills through technical sessions and hands-on workshops. Many other like-minded hardware and software engineers will be at the Arm DevSummit 2021, and we can network via the internet!

Arm, as many of you know, is leading the RISC microprocessor designers and its products are being used in our smartphones, tablets, cars, and many more low-powered devices. Its unique RISC microprocessor traits allow a great degree of freedom and accessibility of general-purpose computing, hence that is why we can have smartphones and not smart bricks.

Joining the Arm DevSummit 2021 will enable us to have the chance to network with other like-minded active developers in the community and shape the world of computing through our ideas. What might seem to be an impossibility can be made possible by refining and redefining the idea.

That is why talking to other people and discussing ideas is important. Its the perfect chance to discuss cutting-edge technology with both hardware and software developers and learn about the latest advancement in computing then grow our skills to accommodate that technology.

You can register the Arm DevSummit 2021 early too and gain the benefit of advanced access to the technical sessions, the Discord server (which is important for networking, as per mentioned earlier), and other perks too:

Watch over 72 early-release technical sessions before the live event.

Get early access to the official Arm Discord server for pre-event networking. (Excludes China)

Make your voice heard and reserve your seat around virtual campfires.

Secure your space and learn new skills in high-demand workshops.

Build your own agenda around the 7 tracks. Save items to your watchlist.

The big highlight about the Arm DevSummit 2021 is going to be the 7 conference tracks which focus on a broad range of topics, spanning from cloud to edge computing.

Cloud Native for the Endpoint, Edge, and the Cloud

The Future of Mobility is Software Defined

Developing Interactive Consumer Experiences

Practical Software Development for a Productive IoT

AI in the Real World: From Development to Deployment

Hardware Design Methodology

Optimizing Arm Technology for HPC, Cloud, and 5G Infrastructure

Ever wondered how a utopia of hardware and software engineers living together will be? Then join the Arm community where 1,000+ partners and millions of active developers are actively talking about how Arm is being integrated and enabling their ideas to bloom and turn into a reality.

The Arm community also comes with these benefits:

Prepare For The Future

o Find out whats trending in the industry from our ecosystem of 1,000+ partners.

Design Fast, Write Fast, Run Fast

o Get in-depth information and technical resources to enhance your capabilities.

Share Your Stories

o Find answers, ask questions, and share stories on a variety of topics with fellow engineers from all around the world.

Yes you read that right. You too can join the Arm DevSummit 2021 for free! There is free content themed around the 7 conference tracks and you can build your own agenda around it too.

To learn more and to join the Arm DevSummit 2021, click here.

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TORONTO -- For many years people assumed Apple devices were untouchable to cyber threats because they were too tough to hack, but experts say thats not the case anymore.

Consumer Reports said while many owners of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers may have thought they didn't need anti-virus software, a recent wave of attacks against Apple products are causing concern.

"Ive always thought Apple products were safer. Thats why I went with them to begin with," Apple user Mark Doherty said.

The good news is researchers say with a few simple steps you can keep your Apple devices safe.

Experts say all connected technology carries some level of risk.

Over the past year, Apple has rolled out a slew of software updates to fix flaws and even some critical vulnerabilities, including at least one that could have left Apple users susceptible to dangerous malware had the patch not been installed.

Dont ignore operating system and app updates. This is where known security flaws are fixed, but it is up to you to install them," Bree Fowler, Tech Editor with Consumer Reports said.

To make sure your iPhone or iPad is up to date go to settings, then general and then software update.

On a Mac computer go to Launchpad, then system preferences and then software update.

If your device isnt getting OS updates because its too old, Consumer Reports said its best to replace it.

You should also be aware of phishing attempts as they are one of the more common ways users get hacked.

Most of the time, cyber criminals can only get access to your device if you give them a way, say by clicking on a malicious link, or an attachment in an email, or even a social media post,"Fowler said.

If you thought Apple products dont need antivirus software, researchers said think again.

Consumer Reports recommends AVG antivirus for Mac. Testers found the free software easy to use and especially good at shielding online threats.

On your iPhone antivirus software can do things like block malicious websites, calls, and texts but because of Apple's security restrictions, antivirus software cant scan iPhones for viruses.

I never really thought that I needed antivirus or anything like that. I thought the security was already built into their IOS systems,"Doherty said

Since the security isnt foolproof, Doherty says hes thinking about adding extra protection to all his Apple devices

No matter what brand of phone, tablet or computer you have make sure you're using strong passwords with all your online accounts.

Use random words, numbers and special characters and consider using a password manager so you don't have to remember them all.

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The logo of US cloud computing services provider Fastly is seen on a smartphone screen.

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Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.

Robinhood Shares of the trading app dropped more than 27% after the newly public company said in a filing that existing shareholders will sell close to 97.9 million shares over time. The commission-free broker said it will not receive any of the proceeds from the stock sale of 97,876,033 shares of its Class A common stock. The stockholders were among those who came to Robinhood's rescue during the historic trading mania earlier this year.

Cigna The insurance company's shares fell more than 11% despite a better-than-expected quarterly earnings report. Cigna reported quarterly earnings of $5.24 per share on revenues of $43.11 billion. Analysts expected earnings of $4.96 per share on revenue of $41.26 billion. However, the company noted a headwind of higher medical costs.

Fastly Fastly shares plunged over 10% following its earnings report Wednesday, which showed a loss of 15 cents per share for the second quarter, compared to the 17-cent loss analysts had estimated. The cloud software provider missed on revenue forecasts and said its June network outage will continue to affect results for the rest of the year.

Wayfair The furniture and home goods retailer saw shares jump 10% after reporting earnings. Wayfair topped earnings estimates, reporting $1.89 per share, but missed slightly on revenue, reporting $3.86 billion compared to the estimated $3.94 billion. The company said active customers grew 20% year-over-year to 31.1 million.

Nautilus Biotechnology Shares of Nautilus surged past 10% around 12:20 p.m. EST, after a report that Amazon invested "millions" in the pre-revenue biotechnology company as part of its efforts to grow its healthcare presence. Nautilus went public in June through a special-purpose acquisition company, or SPAC.

Etsy Shares of the e-commerce name tumbled about 9.5% after user growth numbers came up short of estimates. During the second quarter the company earned 68 cents per share, compared to the 63 cents analysts surveyed by Refinitiv were expecting. Revenue came in at $528.9 million, also ahead of the expected $524.7 million.

Booking Holdings Booking Holdings stock jumped 5.8% despite missing Wall Street expectations for quarterly earnings on Wednesday. The company whose brands include Priceline, Kayak and other travel services lost an adjusted $2.55 per share for the second quarter, wider than the loss of $2.04 per share analysts anticipated. However, revenue came in above estimates as travel demand jumped.

Edgewell Personal Care The maker of personal care products saw shares rise 4.5% after reporting quarterly earnings. Edgewell reported earnings per share of 89 cents and revenue of $573.7 million, both of which beat Wall Street forecasts, according to Refinitiv. The company also raised its full-year earnings guidance.

Roku The streaming service device company's shares slid more than 4% after Roku reported weaker-than-expected user growth during the second quarter. The company did, however, beat expectations on both the top and bottom line. Roku earned 52 cents per share on $645 million in revenue. Analysts were expecting 13 cents per share on $618 million in revenue, according to estimates from Refinitiv.

Becton Dickinson Medical tech company Becton Dickinson's stock fell 4.5% despite reporting second-quarter earnings of $2.74 per share, which beat analysts' estimates by 30 cents. It also beat on revenue, reporting $4.89 billion versus the forecasted $4.51 billion.

Moderna Moderna shares fell 1.8% before reclaiming some of its losses. The vaccine maker released better-than-expected earnings and revenue as well as positive vaccine protection durability data this week, which indicated protection from Covid, from the Moderna vaccine, lasts well after six months. The company also announced it plans to release a booster vaccine this winter.

CNBC's Pippa Stevens, Hannah Miao and Yun Li contributed reporting

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Utah Valley University is seeking students for free classes in its Learn & Work in Utah program.

Learn & Work in Utah, offered at postsecondary institutions statewide, is for unemployed or underemployed individuals and is continuing this fall with 10 different programs taught at Utah Valley University.

The program is a joint effort by the Governors Office of Economic Development and the Utah System of Higher Education. The training is primarily for displaced, unemployed or furloughed workers or those whose jobs are vulnerable due to economic conditions. However, anyone wanting to renew their skills or learn new ones may apply.

Just participating in class discussions helped me feel more like a normal person, said Jon Spell, who was laid off in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Spell completed the data analytics program offered at UVU and found a new position at a local software company.

The professor was very encouraging and supportive, far beyond what I would expect from a typical college teacher. The whole class experience definitely boosted my confidence and enabled me to apply for jobs that I did not consider myself qualified for previously, Spell said.

Since fall 2020, more than 2,500 people have applied to courses at UVU through Learn & Work in Utah, with 915 accepted. Of those people, 64% had no prior relationship with UVU, and all applicants who were unemployed at the time were accepted. The average completion rate in the top five courses offered was 88%.

Running these programs is an intense effort, but we have been amazed and frankly humbled by the impact that our programs and outstanding faculty have had on the careers and lives of nearly a thousand Utah workers and their families, said Shawn Neider, director of UVU Executive Education. Its been a privilege to work with GOED and USHE we cant say enough about them for making it all possible. Our staff is excited about providing new skill enhancement and career advancement opportunities for hundreds of new students again this year.

After completing the data analytics program as part of the Learn & Work program at UVU, Mitzi Fox said, I landed the job of my dreams.

Funded by the CARES Act, the Learn & Work program offered free, short-term training to workers displaced by COVID-19 and to those looking to improve their career prospects. Fox expressed gratitude for how much she learned through Learn & Work, emphasizing that it gave her the confidence she needed to apply for a position that I thought was way above me.

It wasnt long after completing her program that Fox was offered a senior position at a financial firm. As an annuity operations specialist, Fox will oversee distribution, marketing and IT and help bring new annuity products to the public sector.

Foxs participation in the Learn & Work program has improved her professional skill set and increased her confidence in her own capabilities. She notes with pride that taking the data analytics program and landing a better job has significantly increased her earnings.

Lenora Chase described herself as being in a bit of a rut when she was unable to find work after losing her job to the impacts of COVID-19. Despite being an experienced software engineer who had owned her own business, she said, Chase discovered that contracts were no longer available and the companies that were hiring were looking for experience she didnt have. Thats when she found the Learn & Work Program at UVU.

For Chase, the software testing program offered through UVU Executive Education was ideal because, as she explains, It covered everything I had largely skipped over during my career as an independent developer. She reports that the instructors assured us that they would provide us with everything we needed to know in order to acquire a QA (quality analyst) position upon completion. And according to Chase, the class delivered on that promise.

As a participant in the program, Chase emphasizes that her class was integral in helping her land her current job. During my first interview, she said, I used everything I had learned from the program to answer many questions I would not have been prepared for otherwise. I was also given multiple tests to demonstrate my knowledge on the spot and was very proud of my performance each time.

In her new position as a QA specialist, Chase reports that she is enjoying the comfort, peace of mind and financial stability I had been seeking for a very long time.

This fall, Learn & Work in Utah programs offered at UVU include:

Qualified applicants are accepted and placed as they apply until the programs are filled, so interested individuals are encouraged to apply early. The application deadline has been extended to Saturday.

For more information on eligibility, requirements, course information and how to apply, visit the UVU Learn & Work in Utah page at http://uvu.edu.

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CNBC.com's Pippa Stevens brings you the day's top business news headlines. On today's show, CNBC.com's MacKenzie Sigalos reports on ethereum's London hard fork update and what it means for miners. Plus, President Joe Biden announces a new electric vehicle initiative with carmakers, but Tesla is left out of the event.

Ethereum's much-hyped and somewhat controversial "London" hard fork has just activated.

So far, news of the successful upgrade has coincided with a runupin the price of ether, the native token of ethereum's blockchain. The cryptocurrency is at $2,620,up 3.9% in the last 24 hours.

A big part of the enthusiasm has to do with the fact that the software upgrade means a few big and necessary changes are coming to the code underpinning the world's second-biggest cryptocurrency.

It has always been a tough go for ethereum users. The blockchain has a long-standing problem with scaling, and its highly unpredictable and sometimes exorbitant transaction fees can annoy even its biggest fans.

The problem has become worse in recent months thanks to a surge in interest in nonfungible tokens, which are mostly built on ethereum's blockchain, as well as an explosive growth in the world of decentralized finance, or DeFi, which also largely uses the ethereum blockchain.

Targetsaid Wednesday it will offer new perks to woo workers: a debt-free way to get a college degree and payments toward graduate programs.

Starting this fall, the big-box retailer said it will cover the cost of tuition, fees and textbooks for part- and full-time workers who pursue a qualifying undergraduate degree at more than 40 institutions. It will also fund advanced degrees, paying up to $10,000 each year for master's programs at those schools.

The national retaileris the latest company to dangle perks to attract job candidatesin a competitive labor market. With the move, Target joins other retailers and restaurant chains includingChipotleandStarbucks that have programs that help employees pay for college.Walmartrecently announced it wouldcover the full cost of college tuition and booksfor its employees, after previously requiring them to pay $1 a day.

President Joe Biden will set a new national target on Thursday for the adoption of electric vehicles, calling for them to represent half of all new auto sales by 2030, according to senior administration officials.

The target is expected to be supported by companies such asGeneral Motors,Ford MotorandStellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler. Executives of the Detroit automakers are scheduled to attend an event Thursday at the White House and pledge EV sales of between 40% and 50% by 2030.

Though the president will sign an executive order, the sales target is not mandatory. Instead, the document encourages the U.S. auto industry and government to promote legislation and the adoption of electrified vehicles. The target includes zero-emission vehicles powered byfuel cellsand batteries as well as plug-in hybrid models with internal combustion engines.

The order "doesn't function as a mandate, but it does create the conditions for us to meet that goal," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Thursday. "We have got to act, the transportation sector is the biggest part of our economy emitting greenhouse gases, and cars and trucks are one of the biggest parts of that."

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