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DALLAS, TX – Oct. 1, 2026<\/strong> – Emerging technology stocks Airship AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AISP), Peraso Inc. (NASDAQ: PRSO), Quantum-Si Incorporated (NASDAQ: QSI)<\/strong> and Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT)<\/strong> are in focus following developments across AI, homeland security, military drones, proteomics and enterprise technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Airship AI (NASDAQ: AISP)<\/strong> announced $29 million in firm-fixed-price, brand-name-only awards<\/strong> from an agency within the Department of Homeland Security. The six-month awards include tailored software integrations, edge and server-side AI capabilities and turnkey hardware solutions. Airship AI also expects to introduce new agentic AI functionality within Ask Airship before year-end 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Peraso (NASDAQ: PRSO)<\/strong> continues targeting the expanding UAS, defense and tactical communications<\/strong> markets with its 60GHz mmWave technology. Its compact PRM2145 module<\/strong> targets UAVs, defense and autonomous platforms requiring highly directional, low-latency, gigabit-class wireless connectivity, positioning Peraso around growing military demand for drones, robotics and autonomous systems.<\/p>\n

Quantum-Si (NASDAQ: QSI)<\/strong> reported interim results showing its next-generation Proteus™ protein-sequencing platform<\/strong> outperforming Platinum® Pro across key measures using a developmental kit detecting 18 amino acids<\/strong>. Quantum-Si continues working toward demonstrating detection of all 20 amino acids during 2026. Separately, H.C. Wainwright maintained a Buy<\/strong> recommendation on QSI on Sept. 29, according to published analyst-tracking data.<\/p>\n

Socket Mobile (NASDAQ: SCKT)<\/strong> announced a strategic collaboration with Orda<\/strong> that has deployed an integrated mobile-ordering and self-checkout solution across workplace dining environments in New York City. The companies are targeting a repeatable model that could expand into additional enterprise foodservice locations.<\/p>\n

Together, AISP, PRSO, QSI and SCKT<\/strong> bring four distinct technology catalysts to the watchlist, spanning government AI contracts, military communications, next-generation protein sequencing and enterprise mobile technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

About the Companies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Airship AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AISP)<\/strong> AI-driven video, sensor and data-management solutions. Peraso Inc. (NASDAQ: PRSO)<\/strong> develops 60GHz and 5G mmWave wireless technology. Quantum-Si Incorporated (NASDAQ: QSI)<\/strong> develops single-molecule protein-sequencing technology. Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT)<\/strong> provides data-capture and delivery solutions.<\/p>\n

About The Street ReportsThe Street Reports (TSR)<\/strong> is a financial media awareness platform focused on emerging-growth, small-cap, micro-cap and nano-cap companies. The Street Reports publishes and distributes market-focused content across financial news, media and digital channels, providing companies with expanded visibility and exposure to a broad audience of readers and market participants.On Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:02:54 AM CDT, gs_whitney@att.net<\/a> <gs_whitney@att.net<\/a>> wrote:The Street – Link – AB 2.5 + 1 Legacy Tech Stocks AISP, PRSO, QSI, SCKT in the News<\/strong><\/p>\n

DALLAS, TX – Oct. 1, 2026<\/strong> Emerging technology stocks Airship AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AISP), Peraso Inc. (NASDAQ: PRSO), Quantum-Si Incorporated (NASDAQ: QSI)<\/strong> and Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT)<\/strong> are in focus following developments across AI, homeland security, military drones, proteomics and enterprise technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Airship AI (NASDAQ: AISP)<\/strong> announced $29 million in firm-fixed-price, brand-name-only awards<\/strong> from an agency within the Department of Homeland Security. The six-month awards include tailored software integrations, edge and server-side AI capabilities and turnkey hardware solutions. Airship AI also expects to introduce new agentic AI functionality within Ask Airship before year-end 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Peraso (NASDAQ: PRSO)<\/strong> continues targeting the expanding UAS, defense and tactical communications<\/strong> markets with its 60GHz mmWave technology. Its compact PRM2145 module<\/strong> targets UAVs, defense and autonomous platforms requiring highly directional, low-latency, gigabit-class wireless connectivity, positioning Peraso around growing military demand for drones, robotics and autonomous systems.<\/p>\n

Quantum-Si (NASDAQ: QSI)<\/strong> reported interim results showing its next-generation Proteus™ protein-sequencing platform<\/strong> outperforming Platinum® Pro across key measures using a developmental kit detecting 18 amino acids<\/strong>. Quantum-Si continues working toward demonstrating detection of all 20 amino acids during 2026. Separately, H.C. Wainwright maintained a Buy<\/strong> recommendation on QSI on Sept. 29, according to published analyst-tracking data.<\/p>\n

Socket Mobile (NASDAQ: SCKT)<\/strong> announced a strategic collaboration with Orda<\/strong> that has deployed an integrated mobile-ordering and self-checkout solution across workplace dining environments in New York City. The companies are targeting a repeatable model that could expand into additional enterprise foodservice locations.<\/p>\n

Together, AISP, PRSO, QSI and SCKT<\/strong> bring four distinct technology catalysts to the watchlist, spanning government AI contracts, military communications, next-generation protein sequencing and enterprise mobile technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

About the Companies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Airship AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AISP)<\/strong> provides AI-driven video, sensor and data-management solutions. Peraso Inc. (NASDAQ: PRSO)<\/strong> develops 60GHz and 5G mmWave wireless technology. Quantum-Si Incorporated (NASDAQ: QSI)<\/strong> develops single-molecule protein-sequencing technology. Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT)<\/strong> provides data-capture and delivery solutions.<\/p>\n

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