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Scots students reconstruct John Logie Baird's original television
A team of students have reconstructed a working version of famed Scots inventor John Logie Baird's original mechanical television. Born in Argyll in 1888, Baird gained worldwide fame as the first person to televise moving pictures in 1926. The centenary of his invention will be marked on October 2, when Baird first transmitted an image in his laboratory. The first public demonstration happened in 1926 when images of Stooky Bill, the head of a ventriloquist's dummy created by the inventor, were the first successfully transmitted by television. STV News Baird, born in Argyll in 1888, gained worldwide fame as the first person to televise moving pictures in 1926. Baird was a student of Strathclyde's predecessor institution, the Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College, and now, 100 years later, Strathclyde students have reconstructed his groundbreaking invention. Molly Barry, Guy Horne, Angus Milligan, Lewis Gibney, and Jade Graham, from the Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, and Computer and Electronic Systems programmes at the University, created the replica project. Speaking on the project, Ms Graham said: 'It was important to me that the project has a use after our assignment and it's nice that it will be used for outreach work.' Guy Horn added: 'It was a great project to do, especially with the 100th anniversary coming up, and it was one we were able to be very hands on with.' The team of final-year students recreated the televisor system over nine months using the same principles underpinning the historic invention, but with a digital twist. STV News The team of final-year students recreated the televisor system with a digital twist. In addition to reconstructing the TV, the team produced an interactive demonstration that allowed users to send images from their mobile phones, which were then converted and displayed on the television. One of the engineers explained to STV News how they managed to bring the invention back to life. The mechanical television recreation was designed to follow key characteristics of Baird's prototypes, including the utilisation of spinning nipkow disks for image encoding and decoding. It was found that many historic components, like fluorescent bulbs, used by Baird, weren't available, and modern counterparts, like LEDs, were instead used. Molly Barry explained that the device comprises a recorder and a television or display that synchronises a signal sent from the recorder to the display. 'It's centred around a disk with a spiral pattern, which, when a light shines through and rotates very quickly, can reform and recreate an image in real time,' she said. 'We also added a digital aspect to allow a user to send an image directly from a phone or any other device to be displayed on the TV.' Molly Barry said: 'The further into the work we got, the more we noticed the plaques and posters on John Logie Baird across the campus and the sense of the history of it sank in.' Professor Graeme West, from the department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering who oversees the Mechanical Engineering group projects, said: 'It is fantastic to see how John Logie Baird's original innovation is being brought to the new generation of engineers and scientists through this interactive recreation of the mechanical televisor. 'Outreach demonstrators such as this are a great way of explaining the fundamental principles that underpin the technology we use on a daily basis, inspiring school pupils to take up careers in STEM-related fields.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
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Why Elastic (ESTC) Shares Are Falling Today
Shares of search software company Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) fell 12.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported weak first quarter (fiscal Q4) results: its full-year revenue guidance slightly missed and its revenue guidance for next year suggested a slowdown in demand. The company projected just 12% revenue growth for fiscal 2026, compared to the 17% growth in the previous year. On the other hand, Elastic reported strong growth in customers, and its full-year EPS guidance trumped Wall Street's estimates. Overall, this print was mixed. The market seemed to be hoping for more. The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks. Is now the time to buy Elastic? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Elastic's shares are quite volatile and have had 19 moves greater than 5% over the last year. But moves this big are rare even for Elastic and indicate this news significantly impacted the market's perception of the business. The biggest move we wrote about over the last year was 6 months ago when the stock gained 30.8% on the news that the company reported a "beat and raise" quarter. Elastic blew past analysts' billings and revenue estimates, primarily driven by strong growth in the cloud business, which rose 25% year on year. Despite some of the challenges recorded in recent quarters, the improved top-line performance suggested that the focus on key enterprise and high-potential mid-market customers was bearing fruit. On the product front, the company observed signs of accelerating demand for its Generative AI offerings. New customer commitments with GenAI almost doubled in dollar volume compared to the previous quarter, and three of the deals signed were greater than $1 million in annual contract value. Earnings also exceeded expectations as the sales strength combined with disciplined spending and improved efficiency. As a result, the company was able to provide encouraging guidance as it raised its revenue, profits, and earnings forecast for the full year. Overall, we think this was a solid "beat-and-raise" quarter. Following the results, Baird upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform (Buy), citing "a significant unexpected turnaround in execution, evident in Q2′s results, highlighted by strong commitments, healthy consumption, improved win-rates and GenAI-inflection validating our medium-term/long-term thesis.". Elastic is down 19.2% since the beginning of the year, and at $80.07 per share, it is trading 34.5% below its 52-week high of $122.27 from July 2024. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Elastic's shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $893.04. Today's young investors likely haven't read the timeless lessons in Gorilla Game: Picking Winners In High Technology because it was written more than 20 years ago when Microsoft and Apple were first establishing their supremacy. But if we apply the same principles, then enterprise software stocks leveraging their own generative AI capabilities may well be the Gorillas of the future. So, in that spirit, we are excited to present our Special Free Report on a profitable, fast-growing enterprise software stock that is already riding the automation wave and looking to catch the generative AI next. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
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Parsons to Present at Baird's 2025 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference
CHANTILLY, Va., May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) chair, president, and chief executive officer, Carey Smith, will present at Baird's 2025 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at approximately 2:35 p.m. Eastern Time. This presentation will be available live via webcast on the investor relations section of Parsons' website ( A replay of the webcast also will be available on the website for 30 days. About Parsons Corporation Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the national security and global infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cyber and intelligence, space and missile defense, transportation, environmental remediation, urban development, and critical infrastructure protection. Please visit and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to learn how we're making an impact. Contacts: MediaBryce McDevittParsons Corporation+1 Investor RelationsDave SpilleParsons Corporation+1 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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APi Group Announces Upcoming Participation in Baird's 2025 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference and the William Blair 45th Annual Growth Stock Conference
NEW BRIGHTON, Minn., May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--APi Group Corporation (NYSE: APG) ("APi" or the "Company") today announced that its senior leadership will be participating in a fireside chat during the William Blair 45th Annual Growth Stock Conference on Thursday, June 5th at 11:20 a.m. CT. The live webcast link and archived replay will be available in the "Events" area on the Investor Relations page of APi's website at Interested parties should check the Company's website for any schedule updates or time changes. The Company's senior leadership will also be participating in Baird's 2025 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on Tuesday, June 3rd. About APi: APi is a global, market-leading business services provider of fire and life safety, security, elevator and escalator, and specialty services with a substantial recurring revenue base and over 500 locations worldwide. APi provides statutorily mandated and other contracted services to a strong base of long-standing customers across industries. We have a winning leadership culture driven by entrepreneurial business leaders to deliver innovative solutions for our customers. More information can be found at View source version on Contacts Investor Relations and Media Inquiries: Adam FeeVice President of Investor RelationsTel: +1 651-240-7252Email: investorrelations@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
2 days ago
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KinderCare to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) ('KinderCare'), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education ('ECE'), today announced that Paul Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, and Tony Amandi, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: Baird 2025 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference – On Wednesday, June 4, management will participate in a fireside chat beginning at approximately 1:25pm ET. Please contact Baird for attendance information and additional details. Management will also be available for 1x1 and small group investor meetings on both June 3 and June 4. UBS SMID-Cap Multisector Virtual Conference – On Tuesday, June 24, management will be available for virtual 1x1 and small group investor meetings. Ahead of the Baird conference, KinderCare will publish its latest Investor Presentation to the Events & Presentations page of the investor relations website at About KinderCare Learning Companies™ A leading private provider of early childhood and school-age education and care, KinderCare builds confidence for life in children and families from all backgrounds. KinderCare supports hardworking families in 41 states and the District of Columbia with differentiated flexible child care solutions: In neighborhoods, with KinderCare® Learning Centers that offer early learning programs for children six weeks to 12 years old; Crème School®, which offers a premium early education experience using a variety of enrichment classrooms; and In local schools, with Champions® before and after-school programs. KinderCare partners with employers nationwide to address the child care needs of today's dynamic workforce. We provide customized family care benefits for organizations, including care for young children on or near the site where their parents work, tuition benefits, and backup care where KinderCare programs are located. Headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, KinderCare operates more than 2,500 early learning centers and sites.
