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ThursdayOct 15, 2026 9:45 am

Why Every Autonomous System Increasingly Needs a Non-GPS Fallback

Disseminated on behalf of SPARC AI Inc. and may include paid advertising. GPS jamming, spoofing and signal obstruction are creating growing challenges for drones operating in contested and infrastructure-limited environments. SPARC AI’s Overwatch platform is designed to provide GPS-denied positioning through a software-based service that uses existing flight telemetry without requiring additional onboard hardware. Recent flight tests, including a demonstration with the drone’s camera covered, highlight the company’s efforts to differentiate its approach from vision-dependent navigation alternatives. Whether a delivery drone is navigating between tall buildings or a military aircraft is operating amid electronic warfare, reliable positioning is essential. As…

ThursdayOct 15, 2026 9:00 am

Mobilicom Ltd. (NASDAQ: MOB) Is ‘One to Watch’

Mobilicom’s platform-agnostic technologies were selected by more than 50 customers, providing exposure to multiple manufacturers across defense and commercial drones, robotics, and autonomous systems. Production deliveries tied to $2.2 million in OPF-L orders are proceeding on a monthly cadence, while the company’s nine Tier-1 platform opportunities span development, initial production, and production ramp-up. Recent customer selections combine OS3 and ICE software with communications hardware and ground control stations, demonstrating Mobilicom’s ability to increase its technology content within individual platforms. Mobilicom’s NDAA compliance, Blue UAS Framework Select status, FCC Trusted Drone inclusion, AUVSI Trusted Cyber testing, and DD1494 approval support its…

WednesdayOct 14, 2026 10:00 am

US DOD to Invest $350M in Quantum Computing for Defense Purposes

The United States Department of Defense plans to direct about $350 million toward quantum computing research that could influence future defense capabilities. The move signals that Washington views quantum technology as more than a scientific experiment. It sees it as a possible foundation for stronger security, better military planning, and protection against emerging cyber threats. Quantum computers differ from the devices people use every day. Regular computers rely on bits that hold either a zero or a one. Quantum systems use qubits, which can exist in more complex conditions at once. Because of this, they may eventually handle particular calculations…

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…

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