Othello uses AI to tell salespeople what to say during calls. See the pitch deck that helped it raise $8 million.
Othello, whose customers include Microsoft and Capital One, acts as a real-time coach on sales calls to help reps close deals.
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Immune system discoveries reveal how body balances defense, protection and repair
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Czech startup FLÆ Robotics lands over €1M to automate hotel guest services
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How to protect your BBQ grill from sun, dust and rain in the UAE
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Python 3.15 goes global with UTF-8 support
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Was Human Language Born Around the Campfire?
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Scientists built a soundtrack to lure baby corals to their cyborg reef
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Advisor to Prime Minister meets State Secretary of Germany's Foreign Office
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A Trip to Mars Could Break Your Heart - Literally
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PM Shehbaz appoints retired Lt Gen Zafar Iqbal as SAPM on energy
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SEC to develop Social Bond Guidelines; over half of listed firms report on ESG indicators
According to the SEC, the guidelines would aim to encourage the development of a credible and transparent social bond market, promote financing for projects that deliver positive social outcomes while ensuring integrity, transparency, and accountability in the issuance and reporting of social bonds.
Civil servant 'wore make-up to fake illness and juggle five jobs from home'
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs while working from home.
Cheap Housing Loans Near Rs. 0.5 Trillion
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Hyundai Motor Group Bets $15.5 Billion on India Ambitions
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- Chairman Euisun Chung met with Indian Prime Minister Modi.
- Pune plant aims to produce 320,000 units by 2030.
How Maroš Šefčovič achieved a breakthrough in trade with China
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Nothing’s first smart glasses leak reveals two very different bets
One pair reportedly skips the camera, while the other could add ChatGPT.
Putin Convenes Top Russian Officials to Discuss Cybersecurity
The Kremlin said the meeting was not connected with Ukrainian drone strikes in the past week on four Russian data centers.
Kyiv city energy grid strikes up 2.6-fold in 2026 – mayor
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Rockstar Pushes Back on Rumor GTA 6 Cost More Than $1.5 Billion to Make, but It's Still Probably the Most Expensive Video Game of All Time
Rockstar has insisted GTA 6 did not cost more than $1.5 billion to make, countering an online rumor, but it’s still probably the most expensive video game of all time.
House museum of Spanish ‘master of light’ Joaquín Sorolla reopens in Madrid
The Sorolla Museum launches building's new extension while the original historic building undergoes restoration
Federal Board Announces HSSC Second Annual Exam Date Sheet for 2026
The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad, has announced the date sheet for the Higher Secondary School … Read More The post Federal Board Announces HSSC Second Annual Exam Date Sheet for 2026 appeared first on ProPakistani .
Insurance firms have up till January 2027 to incorporate ESG in financial reporting
This follows the integration of ESG principles within the insurance industry in 2023 by the National Insurance Commission (NIC).
State Street plans 100 jobs for Emiratis at Al Ain hub as it aims for July 2027 opening
US financial services group State Street plans to employ about 100 Emiratis at its Al Ain operating centre as it targets a July 2027 opening date. The new centre is expected to have 300 staff by 2030, with technology, artificial intelligence, operations and client services among its main areas.
How to Run a Deepfake Readiness Drill Before a Cloned Voice Calls Your Team
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India to host El Clasico again as FC Barcelona and Real Madrid legends face off
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FG demands probe, justice over ‘deliberate’ killings of Nigerians in South Africa
The Federal Government has condemned the renewed killings of Nigerians in South Africa, describing the incidents as a possible deliberate pattern of extrajudicial violence by elements of the country’s security agencies.
Saudi OpenAI engineer arrested for allegedly planting $14 recording device in company office
An OpenAI engineer has been charged with using or endeavoring to use an electronic, mechanical, or other device to intercept oral communications and is facing up to five years in prison plus a $250,000 fine.
Spices, shipwrecks and ancient trade routes: Louvre Abu Dhabi explores 1,000 years of Indian Ocean history
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China's influence in the gaming industry
Home to more than 700 million gamers, China is the world's largest gaming market — but it's also one of the most tightly regulated.
- China hosts over 700 million regular gamers, despite strict regulations.
- Chinese developers create globally appealing games like "The Defiant".
- Chinese gaming industry attracts Western developers due to market size.
Bulgaria says Russia was likely behind Black Sea drone strikes as rescue operations continue
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- Four ships damaged or sunk, including two Ukrainian vessels.
- Bulgarian PM suggests Ukraine had no motive for attack.
Mfana Jones Hlophe remembered: SAFTAs joins industry tributes to former Generations actor
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Early Rider Seeker 16 review: about as good as kids' bikes can get, and excellent value, if you've got hand-me-down potential
My son and I put the Early Rider Seeker 16 to the test on the pump tracks, seafronts, forests, and old railway trails of South-East England
These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead.
The post These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead. appeared first on ProPublica .
Confido Health nabs $12.5M to scale agentic AI across PE-backed medical groups
The company secured a $12.5 million series A extension following its $10 million series A round announced in September to continue scaling an AI platform for end-to-end healthcare operations.
Why the AI shopping revolution could backfire on retailers
Retailers have every reason to be interested in AI. A shopping assistant that answers questions at any hour, compares products instantly and offers personalized recommendations sounds like a win for…
New research on Botticelli's Venus supports diagnosis of death from a pituitary tumor
New evidence supporting the theory that Botticelli's Venus died from a pituitary tumor has been published in Medical Humanities.
PharmaCorp Announces CFO Transition and Appointment of Andrew Hodson as Chief Financial Officer
New CFO Andrew Hodson brings to PharmaCorp more than 11 years of financial leadership, including capital markets experience and over six years leading global finance teams in high-growth and…
Father of Missing Summer Wells Arrested Over Domestic Incident
Don Wells, the father of a Tennessee girl who vanished more than five years ago, has been charged with domestic assault.
- Wells father of missing Summer Wells arrested for domestic assault.
- Incident occurred on October 12 near Ben Hill Road in Hawkins County.
- Wife reported visible injuries and alleged physical and mental abuse.
Geoffrey Hinton among 415 scientists calling for joint effort for AI safety
Signatories called on companies to 'exercise caution' and 'default to air-gapping cyber-capable models'. Read more: Geoffrey Hinton among 415 scientists calling for joint effort for AI safety
Govt warns DRC trade could expose Kenyans to Ebola
The government has warned that Kenya’s extensive trade links with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could increase the risk of Ebola exposure, as authorities step up surveillance and other…
- Kenya warns DRC trade may expose citizens to Ebola risk.
- First imported Bundibugyo case confirmed on October 6, 2026.
- Enhanced screening, quarantine, and communication measures implemented.
It’s easy to see why this camera is going viral with a price like this
This humble little Kodak PixPro camera could be the bargain of the year with an ESSENTIAL feature that is missing from a lot of budget compact cameras.
Archaeologists in Egypt Discover a Mud-Brick Tomb Featuring a Heartbreaking Elegy to an Ancient Man's Father
The 19-line poem was inscribed on a stone slab in the Bir al-Shaghala necropolis. The lament "is a highly literary and original epigram," a scholar says
The public consultation for the Future Circular Collider (FCC) project generates extensive dialogue with the local communities
The public consultation process for the Future Circular Collider (FCC) project, which began in the spring, has just ended in France (on 1 October) and in Switzerland (on 2 October), following four…
Coins.ph says Philippine central bank license intact amid revocation claims
Coins.ph says its Philippine central bank license remains intact amid reports of possible revocation over alleged offshore gambling transactions.
Zonke postpones concert following ‘bereavement in her family’
The concert has been rescheduled to 2027 with ticket prices ranging from R1 000 to R3 500.
Boy killed in Waterford fire had surgery two weeks ago
The nine-year-old boy who died in a house fire along with his parents and older brother was a 'heart warrior', who had an operation two weeks ago.
UK watchdog probes US drug pricing deal
National Audit Office to to look into controversial deal with the Trump administration.
How Germany is training medical staff to fight Ebola
With 9,000 infections and 4,000 deaths, Ebola continues to spread in eastern DR Congo. German experts are training local healthcare workers to treat patients safely and contain the virus.
- German nurses train 30 doctors and nurses in Uganda on Ebola care.
- WHO estimates 9,000 infections and 4,000 deaths from Ebola.
- Germany funds €21 million for protective equipment and training.