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WednesdayOct 14, 2026 9:45 am

Versus Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VS) Leadership Highlights Drinkfinger Expansion and AI Approach in Stock2Me Podcast

Versus Systems, a leading provider of gamification and audience engagement technology, integrates Drinkfinger into its growing product marketing offerings. Drinkfinger uses QR-enabled beverage carriers to connect live-event attendees with mobile games, rewards and branded content. The company is targeting Latin American markets, where sports and entertainment events provide potential venues for interactive audience engagement. Versus’ Winfinite platform offers customizable web-based games that brands can use in promotional campaigns. Its Filter Fan Cam product brings augmented-reality effects into live venue experiences, creating additional sponsorship opportunities. Management also discussed the relationship between artificial intelligence and cybersecurity as Versus considers the future of…

WednesdayOct 14, 2026 9:00 am

Wrap Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) Expands Beyond a Single Device as Public Safety Moves Toward Integrated Ecosystems

Research cited in the article indicates that 1,314 people were killed by police in the United States last year, highlighting the complexity of public safety encounters. WRAP(R) is expanding its approach to Non-Lethal Response(TM) by connecting its platform with scenario-based training, evidence management and emerging threat-detection systems. The appointment of veteran law enforcement instructor John “Chappy” Chapman underscores the company’s focus on standardized training, instructor credentialing and broader agency adoption. Public safety agencies are no longer looking for a single device to solve a single problem. As encounters become more complex and difficult to assess, conversation is increasingly shifting toward…

MondayOct 12, 2026 10:00 am

EVs Dominated Auto Sales in Europe in September, Data Shows

New registration figures from September 2026 show that fully electric vehicles have become the dominant force in Europe’s passenger car market. Across the continent, multiple countries recorded electric shares at or above the halfway mark, while others posted fresh monthly highs. The data underscores how quickly the automotive landscape is shifting away from conventional combustion engines toward battery-powered mobility. Norway remains the clear frontrunner. Nearly every new passenger car registered there in September was electric, pushing the monthly share to an extraordinary level that leaves almost no room for petrol or diesel models. Demand extends beyond cars: a large majority…

MondayOct 12, 2026 9:00 am

Versus Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VS) Names Brian Goldenberg CFO to Further Strengthen Financial and Operational Infrastructure

Goldenberg brings more than 25 years of financial and operational leadership experience. He will also serve as the company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. His background includes CFO, COO, and chief compliance officer roles at investment management firms. The appointment comes as Versus develops its gamification and audience engagement business across digital and live environments. Versus Systems (NASDAQ: VS), a leading provider of gamification and audience engagement technology, has appointed Brian Goldenberg, CPA, as chief financial officer, adding a senior executive with more than 25 years of finance and operations experience. Goldenberg’s appointment took effect September 8, 2026.…

FridayOct 09, 2026 10:30 am

SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) Moves Drone Navigation Offboard, Builds Software-First Recurring Revenue Model

Disseminated on behalf of SPARC AI Inc. and may include paid advertising. SPAI’s Overwatch Positioning Network delivers GPS-denied positioning using telemetry drones already generated, eliminating the need for new hardware or airframe modifications. The company’s per-device subscription model is designed to generate scalable, high-margin recurring revenue as more drones connect to the platform. SPARC AI is targeting a defense, security, and commercial drone market projected to exceed $100 billion over the next decade. SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) is approaching the growing challenge of GPS-denied navigation from a software-first perspective. Instead of adding more chips, sensors, and navigation…

FridayOct 09, 2026 9:00 am

How Versus Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VS) Transforms Audience Engagement Through Gamification

Versus Systems is a tech company that’s focused on transforming passive audiences into active participants, enhancing how audiences interact with content across both live and digital environments. It operates through two primary platforms, Winfinite and Filter Fan Cam (“FFC”), which help brands, marketers, and creators hold onto consumer attention, even as digital environments become increasingly crowded. Versus has worked with professional sports leagues, entertainers, and a variety of other major brands, deploying its technology across thousands of events across the globe. With people exposed to countless ads and posts daily, audience engagement is a significant challenge for marketers, brands, creators,…

ThursdayOct 08, 2026 9:45 am

MindWave Innovations Inc. (NYSE American: APUS) Pairs Insured Blockchain with Multi-Vertical Commercial Strategy

The weakness in a token-funded model is straightforward: Printing new tokens to pay for development can dilute existing holders, while community fundraising rounds only go as far as sentiment allows. MindWave's infrastructure centers on MindChain, which the company has billed as the world's first fully insured blockchain. The token tying this together is $NILA, currently a BEP-20 token with a total supply of roughly 1.06 billion. Many blockchain ecosystems rely heavily on token issuance and community funding to support development. A project issues a token, sells some of it and hopes enough demand develops to support the ecosystem as products…

WednesdayOct 07, 2026 11:00 am

SS Innovations International Inc. (NASDAQ: SSII) Builds Telerobotic Surgery Position as Remote Procedures Gain Ground

Telerobotic surgery is moving from isolated demonstrations toward broader clinical and regulatory development, a recent article reads. SS Innovations CEO Dr. Sudhir Srivastava told MedTech Dive that robotic surgery is inherently a form of teleoperation and that the central technical question is how much distance can be introduced without compromising responsiveness. The company reported 195 robotic telesurgeries using its SSi Mantra system as of Sept 28, 2026, including cardiac procedures and long-distance operations. The company’s installed base reached 244 SSi Mantra systems as of September 28, up 45% from the end of 2025, while cumulative procedures reached 14,503. SSi Mantra…

WednesdayOct 07, 2026 10:15 am

Nightfood Holdings Advances Semiconductor Manufacturing Expansion with Q4 Revenue Target

Nightfood Holdings has formed TechForce Advanced Manufacturing to pursue a strategic partnership with JUN LONG MACHINE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. The new venture is targeting initial production and revenue generation in Q4 2026, supported by existing purchase orders held by JUN LONG. The partnership will initially focus on automated wafer sorting and optical inspection equipment for 8-inch and 12-inch semiconductor wafers. Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF), doing business as TechForce Robotics, is taking another step toward expanding its technology and automation business into semiconductor manufacturing equipment with the formation of TechForce Advanced Manufacturing, Inc. The newly established Nevada corporation is being…

WednesdayOct 07, 2026 10:00 am

OpenAI Fires Employees That Allegedly “Mishandled Sensitive Information”

OpenAI has dismissed three researchers after an internal investigation found that they had not followed the company’s rules for dealing with confidential information. The company hasn’t revealed the names of the former employees or provided full details about the information involved. However, it said their actions went against established procedures and weakened the trust expected within the organization. Two of the employees, at the very least, were reportedly involved in AI safety research. Their dismissal has attracted attention because it comes at a time when technology companies are facing growing pressure to show that they can manage the risks connected…

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