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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Winners And Losers Of Q1: PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) Vs The Rest Of The Specialized Technology Stocks
Looking back on specialized technology stocks' Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter's best and worst performers, including PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) and its peers. Companies in this sector, especially if they invest wisely, could see demand tailwinds as the world moves towards more IoT (Internet of Things), automation, and analytics. Enterprises across most industries will balk at taking these journeys solo and will enlist companies with expertise and scale in these areas. However, headwinds could include rising competition from larger technology firms, as digitization lowers barriers to entry in the space. Additionally, companies in the space will likely face evolving regulatory scrutiny over data privacy, particularly for surveillance and security technologies. This could make companies have to continually pivot and invest. The 8 specialized technology stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts' consensus estimates by 1.3% while next quarter's revenue guidance was in line. Luckily, specialized technology stocks have performed well with share prices up 16.7% on average since the latest earnings results. Originally founded in 1968 as a defense contractor for the U.S. government, PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) provides cloud-based software, payment processing, and hardware solutions that help restaurants manage everything from point-of-sale to customer loyalty programs. PAR Technology reported revenues of $103.9 million, up 48.2% year on year. This print fell short of analysts' expectations by 1.4%. Overall, it was a mixed quarter for the company with a solid beat of analysts' EPS estimates but a miss of analysts' ARR estimates. PAR Technology pulled off the fastest revenue growth but had the weakest performance against analyst estimates of the whole group. The stock is up 4.6% since reporting and currently trades at $65.27. Is now the time to buy PAR Technology? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free. Originally spun off from networking equipment maker Netgear in 2018, Arlo Technologies (NYSE:ARLO) provides cloud-based smart security devices and subscription services that help consumers and businesses monitor and protect their homes, properties, and loved ones. Arlo Technologies reported revenues of $119.1 million, down 4.1% year on year, outperforming analysts' expectations by 0.6%. The business had an exceptional quarter with an impressive beat of analysts' EPS estimates. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 31.2% since reporting. It currently trades at $13.99. Is now the time to buy Arlo Technologies? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free. Taking its name from the black and white stripes of barcodes, Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA) provides barcode scanners, mobile computers, RFID systems, and other data capture technologies that help businesses track assets and optimize operations. Zebra reported revenues of $1.31 billion, up 11.3% year on year, exceeding analysts' expectations by 1.4%. Still, it was a slower quarter as it posted a miss of analysts' EPS estimates. Interestingly, the stock is up 21.5% since the results and currently trades at $295.94. Read our full analysis of Zebra's results here. Born from a corporate transformation completed in 2023, Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) provides specialized technology solutions for payment processing, banknote security, and authentication systems for financial institutions and businesses. Crane NXT reported revenues of $330.3 million, up 5.3% year on year. This print topped analysts' expectations by 3.9%. It was a very strong quarter as it also logged an impressive beat of analysts' organic revenue estimates and a decent beat of analysts' EPS estimates. Crane NXT scored the biggest analyst estimates beat among its peers. The stock is up 13.6% since reporting and currently trades at $54.15. Read our full, actionable report on Crane NXT here, it's free. With its technology protecting workers in over 130 countries and equipment used in 80% of cancer centers worldwide, Mirion Technologies (NYSE:MIR) provides radiation detection, measurement, and monitoring solutions for medical, nuclear energy, defense, and scientific research applications. Mirion reported revenues of $202 million, up 4.9% year on year. This result beat analysts' expectations by 0.6%. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter as it also recorded an impressive beat of analysts' EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts' full-year EPS guidance estimates. The stock is up 23.6% since reporting and currently trades at $19.25. Read our full, actionable report on Mirion here, it's free. In response to the Fed's rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has been gradually trending down from its post-pandemic peak, trending closer to the Fed's 2% target. Despite higher borrowing costs, the economy has avoided flashing recessionary signals. This is the much-desired soft landing that many investors hoped for. The recent rate cuts (0.5% in September and 0.25% in November 2024) have bolstered the stock market, making 2024 a strong year for equities. Donald Trump's presidential win in November sparked additional market gains, sending indices to record highs in the days following his victory. However, debates continue over possible tariffs and corporate tax adjustments, raising questions about economic stability in 2025. Want to invest in winners with rock-solid fundamentals? Check out our Top 5 Quality Compounder Stocks and add them to your watchlist. These companies are poised for growth regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
We're launching a search for Britain's best dad – find out how to enter and win £7k of prizes
DO you know someone who should be crowned Britain's best dad? To celebrate Father's Day on June 15, we are launching a search for the bravest, kindest or most devoted dad out there. Perhaps you know a real-life superhero who is always helping others, or maybe a superstar who has raised a fortune for charity. The one lucky winner will be showered with nearly £7,000 worth of fantastic prizes, including four tickets worth £1,000 in total to the star-studded Butlin's Big Weekender music festival this summer, where the headline acts include Chesney Hawkes, Blue and Billy Ocean. Safari tent On top of that, Britain's top pop will be spoiled rotten with a £500 relaxing trip to Celtic Manor hotel in Newport — with dinner, bed and breakfast for two and a round of golf all thrown in for good measure. We are also giving away a £700 stay in a luxury safari Tent at Lovat Parks in Cornwall or the New Forest. READ MORE ON DADS Also up for grabs are four tickets to the spooktacular Shocktober Fest, Europe's largest Scream Park held in Sussex this Halloween — worth £150 each. And there is a family set of four Micro Scooters to be won, worth £1,000, along with a £1,200 home technology upgrade from Netgear, £400 of fabulous Rock Face men's grooming products, a £149.99 top-of-the-range Instant Pot Grind and Brew coffee machine, family-sized multi-cooker worth £250, a brand new Char-Broil gas barbecue worth £665 and the Vax SpotWash Home pet and car cleaning kit, worth £220. To win the lot, tell us why your dad, or someone you love just like a father, deserves all these prizes! THIS IS WHAT YOU WIN 4 tickets to Butlins Big Weekender £1000 - Dinner, bed, breakfast and golf at Celtic Manor Hotel £500 - Safari Tent at Lovat Parks £700 - 4 tickets to Shocktober Fest £600 - 4 Micro Scooters £1000 - Netgear Orbi RBE870 £1200 - Rock Face products - £400 - Instant Pot Grind and Brew coffee machine - £400 - Instant Pot Multi Cooker - £250 - Char-Broil BBQ - £665 - Vax SpotWash Home pet and car cleaning kit - £220 - How to enter Email s Most read in Competitions Include your name, address and contact number together with a photo. Or fill in the form at The nominated dad must be based in the UK or Ireland. Competition closes at 6pm on Friday June 6. T&Cs apply.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
We're launching a search for Britain's best dad – find out how to enter and win £7k of prizes
DO you know someone who should be crowned Britain's best dad? To celebrate Father's Day on June 15, we are launching a search for the bravest, kindest or most devoted dad out there. Perhaps you know a real-life superhero who is always helping others, or maybe a superstar who has raised a fortune for charity. The one lucky winner will be showered with nearly £7,000 worth of fantastic prizes, including four tickets worth £1,000 in total to the star-studded Butlin's Big Weekender music festival this summer, where the headline acts include Chesney Hawkes, Blue and Billy Ocean. Safari tent On top of that, Britain's top pop will be spoiled rotten with a £500 relaxing trip to Celtic Manor hotel in Newport — with dinner, bed and breakfast for two and a round of golf all thrown in for good measure. We are also giving away a £700 stay in a luxury safari Tent at Lovat Parks in Cornwall or the New Forest. Also up for grabs are four tickets to the spooktacular Shocktober Fest, Europe's largest Scream Park held in Sussex this Halloween — worth £150 each. And there is a family set of four Micro Scooters to be won, worth £1,000, along with a £1,200 home technology upgrade from Netgear, £400 of fabulous Rock Face men's grooming products, a £149.99 top-of-the-range Instant Pot Grind and Brew coffee machine, family-sized multi-cooker worth £250, a brand new Char-Broil gas barbecue worth £665 and the Vax SpotWash Home pet and car cleaning kit, worth £220. To win the lot, tell us why your dad, or someone you love just like a father, deserves all these prizes! How to enter Email s undayfeatures@ with 'Dad Idol' in the subject line telling us why you believe he is a super dad. Include your name, address and contact number together with a photo. Or fill in the form at The nominated dad must be based in the UK or Ireland. Competition closes at 6pm on Friday June 6. T&Cs apply.
WIRED
23-05-2025
- WIRED
The WIRED Travel Tech Guide to Family Vacation Harmony
Prepare for your next family trip and keep everyone online and fully charged with these WIRED travel tech tips. Courtesy of Acer; Netgear; Simon Hill All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Ah, the joys of a vacation. A little time to unwind and put your feet up. Or if you have kids, a chance to get moaned at in a new time zone. The nagging kicked off before my family left the airport on our last holiday and didn't let up. 'Dad, my internet isn't working.' 'Dad, where can I charge this?' 'Dad, what's the Wi-Fi password?' 'Dad, are we there yet?' Luckily, this year I planned ahead, and you can too with our best travel tech guide to a harmonious family vacation. Disclaimer: I'll show you how to keep everyone online and fully charged, but I can't accept responsibility for non-tech-related family arguments. The Internet In theory, it would be great to leave your phones and tablets behind and immerse yourself in the vacation experience to 'live, laugh, love' your way around the world. In reality, travel has dull moments and downtime, and teenagers cannot be separated from the internet for long. You can save yourself a lot of trouble by ensuring that everyone can get online. My top tip is to set up a travel router before you go. Plug it into your existing router and then connect all the devices you are taking on vacation, but most importantly, you, your partner, and your kids' phones. Now, when you arrive at your apartment or hotel, you can plug in, connect the travel router to public Wi-Fi, or even connect your phone to the router and use it as a hot spot, so everyone is securely connected without needing any login details. Here's the one I recommend in our Best Wi-Fi Routers guide. You should check your roaming options based on where you are going, but it's a safe bet that roaming charges will be a hefty unwelcome extra expense when you get home, especially if you allow your kids to connect to foreign networks. You have a few options to avoid this issue. Use your phone as a hot spot : I have certain roaming travel allowances on my phone contract that my wife and kids don't have, so it made sense to use my phone as a hot spot for them to connect to when we were out and about. Check your contract before you do this, but even if you don't have specific benefits, you'll find it cheaper to get data for one device than more. Here's how to use your phone as a hot spot. It will drain your battery faster, but I have a tip for that below in the charging section. Remember to turn off cell service or mobile data on the rest of your family's phones. : I have certain roaming travel allowances on my phone contract that my wife and kids don't have, so it made sense to use my phone as a hot spot for them to connect to when we were out and about. Check your contract before you do this, but even if you don't have specific benefits, you'll find it cheaper to get data for one device than more. Here's how to use your phone as a hot spot. It will drain your battery faster, but I have a tip for that below in the charging section. Remember to turn off cell service or mobile data on the rest of your family's phones. Buy a Travel SIM or eSIM : You can snag international SIM cards to switch into your phone when you land abroad. This can be a cost-effective way to make sure you have plenty of data and can connect to foreign networks, although it does mean using a different number for the duration of your stay. We have a guide on how to use an eSIM for international travel. : You can snag international SIM cards to switch into your phone when you land abroad. This can be a cost-effective way to make sure you have plenty of data and can connect to foreign networks, although it does mean using a different number for the duration of your stay. We have a guide on how to use an eSIM for international travel. Buy a hot spot: Instead of using your phone as a hot spot, you could always snag a purpose-built one for everyone to connect to. These portable devices need a SIM or eSIM and enable you to connect multiple gadgets via Wi-Fi. Some portable hot spots even come with service included. I recently tested the excellent but pricey Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro ($800) and the cheaper but inferior Acer Connect Enduro M3 5G ($356). To prepare for the journey, you should download maps in advance and plot your routes. If you use Google Maps, you can tap your profile icon at the top right (bottom right if you use Apple Maps) and choose Offline maps to get started. Downloading a map of the area you are visiting is a good way to save data and serves as a backup in case there are connection issues when you arrive. If you're looking for directions in Google Maps, say for public transport from the airport to the hotel, remember you can tap the Leave drop-down box (Now in Apple Maps) and select a day and time to get the correct directions for your arrival. It's also a great idea to ensure you and your kids have some entertainment on your phones before you go. Pick a few movies or episodes of a favorite show and download them the night before. Here's how to download videos to watch offline. Some of the best mobile games can also be played offline (I recommend Mini Metro ). Entertainment Speaking of entertainment, you should take some with you. At the end of a busy day sightseeing or roller coaster riding, you might want to unwind with an hour of TV, and the novelty of Spanish soap operas or French debate shows will wear off quickly if you don't speak the language. I always pack our Chromecast, but any of the picks in our Best Streaming Devices guide will do. This Roku stick is our favorite and plugs easily into any available HDMI port. Just make sure that you are logged into all your streaming services and that you connect them to your travel router before you go. That way, you have all your favorite shows and the correct next episode lined up. If you get blocked by those annoying login screens for hotel Wi-Fi, you can always connect to Wi-Fi on your phone and log in, then use it as a hot spot for your streaming stick to connect to. Travel Charging It's crucial to pack charging gear when you travel. You'll want travel adapters, charging cables, and power banks. Make sure you have the right adapters for the country you are visiting, make sure you have a charging cable for every device you are taking, and test them all out before you leave home. Don't forget about your smartwatch, fitness tracker, or smart ring. I also recommend taking at least one spare travel charger just in case. I run through various options in my Best Travel Adapters guide, but the top pick is ideal for family trips. The top pick in our Best USB-C Cables guide will charge any device with a USB-C port, but this Nomad cable is a handy option for folks with an Apple Watch. You can also find several options for different devices in our Best Portable Chargers guide, but this is the one I recommend for travel. Security One of our favorite password managers, 1Password, features Travel Mode, enabling you to delete any sensitive data from devices before you travel and restore it with a click after you've crossed a border. This prevents anyone, including law enforcement at international borders, from accessing your complete password vault. You may also be interested in how to protect yourself from phone searches at the US border. If you are staying at campsites or rented accommodations and have concerns about anyone rummaging through your stuff, or you feel there's a risk of theft, it might be worth packing a portable security camera. For Airbnbs and places with Wi-Fi, try a camera from our Best Indoor Security Cameras guide. Our top pick is compact and affordable. If you need something that can go outdoors or connect to a mobile network because there's no Wi-Fi, I recommend this Arlo camera in my Best Outdoor Security Cameras guide. But it is expensive and requires a cell service plan when Wi-Fi isn't available. Bonus Travel Tips Here are a few bonus tips that might help your family trip go a little more smoothly. Bon voyage! While it's always a good idea to carry a little cash just in case you run into a store or service that doesn't accept cards, you can also get plastic that's widely accepted and enables you to change money with a couple of taps. I love the Wise card and use it on all my trips because it offers instant electronic currency exchange in the app with decent rates for many major currencies. You also get a contactless Visa debit card you can use on your travels. Remember, it's usually best (cheaper) to pay in the local currency whenever you get a choice. Photos and videos can help you preserve the highlights of your vacation to bore your extended family and friends with, but they're also nice to have and look back on in future years. The best camera is the one you have with you, so probably your phone, but if you want to up your game, consider our Best Compact Cameras, Best 360 Cameras, and Best Action Cameras guides. We always travel light because it means no waiting for bags at the airport and makes it much easier to hop on and off buses and trains. Check out our Best Carry-On Luggage guide for recommendations, but always check the airline's rules for bag size before you go. On our last trip, I used the Ekster TravelPack Vacuum Kit ($129) to compress my clothes and squeeze more in. If you're staying at an Airbnb or rented apartment, you can always wash clothes, so you don't need to pack as much.
Tom's Guide
20-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Netgear EAX17 review: a Wi-Fi 6 extender that's economical to use
Wi-Fi Spec: AX3000Number of Antennas/Removable: 3/NoPorts: Gigabit per second EthernetPeak 802.11ax performance: 383.1 Mbps (10 feet from extender)Range: 105 feetSize: 5.8 x 2.7 x 1.9 inchesEstimated Annual Electricity Cost: $5.00 While it has the potential to move lots of data into previously unconnected areas of a home, the Netgear Nighthawk EAX17 suffers from having a three-prong plug, making it a hassle for those in older homes with ungrounded outlets. Still, it's able to extend a Wi-Fi 6-powered home network and has a gigabit per second Ethernet port but lacks the ability to tap into the high-performance 6GHz wireless data band. Read the review to see if the EAX17 is one of the best Wi-Fi extenders you can buy today along with whether or not it deserves a place in your home. Priced at $130, the Netgear Nighthawk EAX 17 is among the newest Wi-Fi extenders on the market and not discounted anywhere I could find. The Wi-Fi 6 EAX15 is rated at AX1800 and sells for as little as $100. The EAX17 can add up to 1,500 square feet of Wi-Fi coverage, according to Netgear. Long and narrow, the white Netgear Nighthawk EAX17 extender is larger than the Linskys RE7350 at 5.8 x 2.7 x 1.9 inches. This leaves just enough room to use an adjacent AC outlet, although its three-prong plug makes it a tough sell in older homes that lack grounded outlets. Powered by an extension cord, it can stand on its own. Like so many other extenders, it does without an on/off switch but there are ones for starting the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) sequence for quickly adding it to a network as well as a recessed reset key. Below is a gigabit per second Ethernet port for adding a printer, scanner or network appliance to the LAN that pales in comparison to the RE655BE's 2.5 Gbps networking. The EAX17 also lacks a USB port for networking a data drive. Its top and back have cooling vents and the front's four LEDs show what's going on below the surface. In addition to an on/off light, there are ones that indicate the quality of the online connection, if client devices are connected and if WPS is being used. A mid-range performer, the EAX17 did a good job of filling in the blanks in my 3,500 square foot home's Wi-Fi network based on results from using the Keysight IxChariot networking benchmark. With it set to mimic 10 heavy use clients and the EAX17 extender set up 40 feet from a Netgear Nighthawk RS600 router, the EAX17 hit a peak of 415.9 Mbps with the Sharp Swift Edge 16 test system next to the extender. That's right on the heels of the RP-AX58's 449.6 Mbps but well off the 663.5 Mbps pace set by the Wi-Fi 7-powered RE655BE. When I moved the Edge 16 notebook to a more realistic distance of 10 feet from the extender, its throughput dropped by 8% to an average of 383.1 Mbps. That's right in the middle of the pack ahead of the Linksys RE7350's 203.7 Mbps faster and well behind the RE655BE's 719.5 Mbps, which uses Wi-Fi 7's expanded bandwidth. At 40 feet, the data flow dropped further to 197.9 Mbps. This puts it ahead of the RE7350's 80.6 Mbps and on a par with the RP-AX58's 201.1 Mbps of Throughput. It was well behind the RE655BE's 376.7 Mbps. The EAX17 easily handled emails, music, 4K videos and the occasional gaming session. It had a 105 foot range. Asus RP-AX58 Linksys RE7350 Netgear EAX17 TP-Link RE655BE 10 feet 490.2 Mbps 203.7 Mbps 383.1 Mbps 719.5 Mbps 40 feet 201.1 Mbps 80.6 Mbps 197.9 Mbps 376.7 Mbps While working, the EAX17 used all of 3.6 watts, about half what many other extenders consume. In fact, it's one of the most economical extenders to use. Left on 24/7, it should cost about $5 a year if you pay the national average of 16 cents per kilowatt hour of electricity. There aren't any power conservation settings to lower that, but at the lowest power draw you won't need any. It hit a peak of 95.7 degrees Fahrenheit at its top vent and relies on passive heat transfer to keep its cool. The EAX17 is Wi-Fi 6 all the way. Powered by a 1.3GHz dual-core processor, it re-transmits Wi-Fi data over the 2.4 and 5.0GHz data bands. On the downside, it lacks the ability of the TP-Link RE655BE to connect over the high-performance 6GHz band or use 320MHz data channels. Still, the EAX17 uses beamforming, MU-MIMO and 1024 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) to squeeze data out of thin air. It uses 2x2 streaming for the 2.4GHz band and 3x3 data flow for the 5GHz band. All told, the EAX17 has an AX3000 rating, can service up to 20 devices and can also be set up to operate as a Wi-Fi extender or access point. The EAX17 can be connected with a network's router in three ways, starting with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Most will use the Nighthawk app for iOS and Android but Netgear also offers the option of using the extender's internal interface via a direct browser connection. I started by plugging the EAX17 in 40 feet from the network's router. After accepting Netgear's terms and conditions, I created an account. Once I logged in and verified my existence with an email, I set the phone's Wi-Fi connected to the EAX17's default LAN ('Netgear_Ext'). I selected Range Extender and the app quickly found the hardware. I picked the network to rebroadcast and entered the passcode. The app allows separate SSIDs for the 2.4 and 5.0GHz networks, but I chose to use a single one to ease roaming. A few minutes later, it was all set up, taking 9 minutes and 50 seconds. The extender connected on the first try. Using the connected browser approach to make configuration changes, the main screen has the basics. In addition to signal strength for each band, it shows their theoretical top speed as well as the status of the optional guest network. In addition to turning off the extender's lights, the interface allowed me to check for new firmware updates and install them. Finally, the extender's 'Other' section is a bit of a catch-all that should not be ignored. It hides critical things like backing up and restoring the extender's settings as well as restarting the device. It's where an overall system reset to its original firmware and settings can be accomplished. Like most extenders, the EAX17 comes with a one-year warranty and life of product support. It's second best compared to TP-Link's two years of coverage. More to the point, Netgear's scant 90 days of support shortchanges buyers used to getting life of product help without an annual paid subscription. In addition to lots of help with installation, updating the firmware and making configuration changes, the troubleshooting section can help figure out what's wrong with the product. The connectivity and performance section can help goose throughput. There's a good manual available too. An easy way to push a Wi-Fi network into unconnected areas, the Netgear Nighthawk EAX17 has everything that Wi-Fi 6 has to offer but lacks the 6GHz available with Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7. Its throughput readings and range were middle of the pack but it was a reliable way to push data into previously unconnected areas. The most economical extender to use, though its grounded plug might be a turn off to those in older homes without three-prong AC outlets. If you care as much about electricity bills as raw speed, the EAX17 could make your home a happier Wi-Fi place.
