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OPPO Launches OPPO A76 With OPPO Glow Design; Boasting Powerful Performance as Always

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4 years ago

March 8, 2022

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OPPO Launches OPPO A76 With OPPO Glow Design; Boasting Powerful Performance as Always

LAHORE – OPPO, a leading global smart device brand, today announced the launch of its latest A series smartphone– OPPO A76– in Pakistan. OPPO A76continues the A series’ tradition of leveraging OPPO’s proprietaryOPPOGlow Design manufacturing process, producing a device that is stylish and durable.OPPO A76’s6.56-inch punch-hole screen has been upgraded with a more responsive and fluid 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate display for a truly immerse viewing experience. It’s also equipped with a 5000mAhbattery, coupled with OPPO’sself-developed33W SUPERVOOC_TMcharging,providing the necessary power to keep users productive and entertained as needed.

Stylish design that stands out from the crowd

Upon first look, OPPO A76‘sGlowDesign is visually stunning, feels great in the user’s hand, and is still highly durable and resistant to fingerprint smudges and dirt.Available in Glowing Blue or Glowing Black, thecolor options are lighter, brighter, and more textured than the previous generation. Users who rotate the phone under bright lighting conditions can see how the back finish subtly changes in color and sparkles.

OPPO A76features a 6.56-inch HD display that has a remarkable 89.9% screen-to-body ratio, enabled by OPPO punch-hole display design. Besides the stunning display, OPPO A76is enhanced with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate, making watching videos and playing gamesa truly immersive experience.The fingerprint sensor now sits on the side of the phone. By using a thinner fingerprint sensor and buttons on the side, the phone is lighter, thinner with a more comfortable feel, while also looking more refined.

Optimized hardware and software deliver a smooth and long-lasting experience

Equipped witha 5000mAh battery and 33W SUPERVOOC_TM charging,OPPO A76 gives users the necessary battery power to stay connected. With the help of33W SUPERVOOC_TM fast charging technology, a 5-minute charge to OPPO A76allows use of phone calls over 3.5 hours. In addition to the hardware,OPPO has made great strides in improving the battery use efficiency with features such as Super Power Saving Mode, Super Nighttime Standby and Optimized Night Charging, ensuring a long-lasting and safe userexperience.

Powered byQualcomm® Snapdragon™ 680,OPPO A76delivers a smooth user experience at all times, even while multi-tasking.Two different memory and storage combinations are offered with the OPPO A76 – 4GB + 128GB, and 6GB + 128GB, allowing microSD storage expansion up to 1TB. OPPO A76 supports the RAM Expansion feature, which helps alleviate performance bottlenecks for memory limited devices.

OPPO has also provided software enhancements to take advantage of the new hardware performance. ColorOS 11.1 on OPPO A76makes the entire user experience effortless and efficient with fluidity with the help ofuseful features such asBullet Screen Message, FlexDrop, Three-finger Translate with Google Lens, and upgraded Privacy features.System Booster is an underlying technical optimization, which ensuresa comprehensive smoothness for the phone. In addition, Link Boost 2.0 ensures users always connect intelligently and enjoy low latency, high-speed internet. It also supports card reading, and point-to-point communication.

A cameraupgradeenhances portrait photography

OPPO A76carries an 8MP front camera with a pixel size of 1.12um and an aperture of f2.0, producing gorgeous portrait shots up to 3264 x 2448 resolution. AI natural retouching is abeautification technology that has been upgraded and now includes blemish removal for the front camera while still preserving the user’s natural facial features.Portrait shots are now brighter and clearer indim environments with the help of the 360° Fill Lightfeature, while beauty effects are superimposed on top.

The rear dual camera setup features a 13MP f2.2 main sensor on top and a 2MP secondary bokeh camera on the bottom, allowing users to use Portrait Mode to take some seriously stunning shallow depth-of-field shots where the bokeh looks more precise and natural, while the blurred edge processing adds more authentic detail.The camera also supports 6x digital zoom and up to 20 continuous burst shots. An AI Palette is included as an after-effect editing feature, where users can discover many different coloring settings and easily create photos in the same style as influencers.Both front and rear cameras support HDR, which preserves details in the dark areas even under backlit shooting scenarios.

Market Availability

OPPO A76 is available today in Pakistan.It comes in twostunning colors, including Glowing Blue andGlowing Black. OPPO A76is available with 4GB + 128GB / 6GB + 128GB.You can pick up this smartphone powerhouse for36,999 PKR at https://click.daraz.pk/e/_725ogandin stores nationwide.

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University of Tennessee sues Anthropic over AI patent infringement

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6 days ago

July 21, 2026

Haris Sarfraz Ali

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About the patented technologies Anthropic and the University of Tennessee representatives Key points:

ISLAMABAD – The research arm of the University of Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Anthropic, accusing it of infringing patents related to neural networks and machine-learning technology. The complaint, filed in the US District Court for the District of Delaware, alleges that Anthropic’s artificial intelligence systems unlawfully use technology protected under patents owned by the University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF).

About the patented technologies

According to the lawsuit, the patents represent significant innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, neuromorphic computing and neuroscience-inspired computing. Professors at the University of Tennessee developed the patented technologies, which remain protected under US patent law.

The foundation argued that Anthropic’s alleged disregard for intellectual property extends beyond copyright issues and includes patented AI technologies.

“Anthropic’s cavalier approach to others’ intellectual property rights in the development of its products extends beyond the use of copyrighted material,” the complaint states. The university is seeking unspecified monetary damages and a court order preventing Anthropic from continuing the alleged patent infringement.

Anthropic and the University of Tennessee representatives

The lawsuit is believed to be the first patent infringement case filed against Anthropic. It comes shortly after a California federal judge approved the company’s $1.5 billion settlement in a class-action copyright lawsuit brought by authors over the use of their works for AI training.

The outcome of the case could become another closely watched legal battle in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence industry, where disputes over copyrights, patents and intellectual property continue to increase.

Key points:

University of Tennessee Research Foundation has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Anthropic.
The lawsuit alleges Anthropic’s AI systems violate two patents related to neural networks and machine learning.
The case was filed in Delaware federal court.
The university claims the patented technology covers AI, neuromorphic computing, and neuroscience-inspired computing.
The foundation is seeking monetary damages and a court order preventing further alleged infringement.
The lawsuit comes a day after a California judge approved Anthropic’s $1.5 billion copyright settlement involving authors.

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Central Park Medical College gaslights students into a fee reduction

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1 week ago

July 19, 2026

Staff Reporter

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LAHORE – Central Park Medical College(CPMC) on 18th July, 2026, issued a notification after students stormed the vicinity demanding a fee reduction. The notification explicitly stated that CPMC has filed an appeal with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council(PMDC) for a revision of the fee structure of Session 2024-25 and Session 2025-26.

A student contacted an Upfront official and explained the situation, as to how the management tricked so many students. The protestors returned to their homes, satisfied with their success, until, allegedly, the principal deleted the notification claiming the fee reduction. According to the student, the principal said the students would be required to pay their original fee in full despite the notification showing otherwise.

The student alleged that Central Park Medical College was taking Rs. 25 lac for the first year and Rs. 28 lac for the second year, while the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has revised the fee to Rs. 20 lac for each year.

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Netflix officially begins Queenstown production in New Zealand

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1 week ago

July 17, 2026

Staff Reporter

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What is Queenstown centered on?The cast of Queenstown Where is the production of Queenstown taking place Key Points:

KARACHI – Netflix has officially begun production on Queenstown, marking the streaming giant’s first original television series commissioned in New Zealand after more than a decade of offering content in the country.

The eight-episode drama is currently being filmed on location in Queenstown, one of New Zealand’s most popular luxury ski destinations on the South Island. Set against the backdrop of the town’s affluent ski-resort community, Queenstown follows a wealthy family whose internal conflicts spill over into the lives of the people who work for them.

The story explores themes of power, loyalty, family conflict and desire.

What is Queenstown centered on?

Netflix described the series as a drama centered on “a wealthy family at war with itself,” unfolding within the glamorous yet competitive world of Queenstown’s elite. The writer and creator of Queenstown is Chloe Stearns, who also serves as an executive producer. Moreover, Glendyn Ivin will direct the series and executive-produce it, while New Zealand filmmaker Roseanne Liang will direct selected episodes.

The cast of Queenstown

The cast is led by Emmy Award nominee Rufus Sewell, alongside Frances O’Connor, Alycia Debnam-Carey, and New Zealand actor Te Kohe Tuhaka. Amanda Duthie, Netflix’s Content Director for Australia and New Zealand, described the project as a significant milestone for the company.

She said that producing the first locally commissioned Netflix series in New Zealand represents an important step for the platform and praised the drama as a compelling story about class, family, and power set in the world of a luxury ski resort. On the other hand, Executive producers Jodi Matterson and Libbie Doherty also expressed confidence in the project, calling creator Chloe Stearns an exceptional new storytelling talent and predicting the series would become a favourite among audiences.

Where is the production of Queenstown taking place

Furthermore, Netflix’s original productions in the region have so far largely focused on Australia, producing successful titles including Heartbreak High, Boy Swallows Universe, and Apple Cider Vinegar. The production has received support from the New Zealand Film Commission and the country’s Screen Production Rebate programme.

Netflix has not yet announced an official release date for Queenstown.

Category	Details
Series Title	Queenstown
Platform	Netflix
Type	Original Drama Series
Episodes	8
Significance	Netflix’s first original series commissioned in New Zealand
Filming Location	Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
Story	Power struggles, family conflict, loyalty and desire among a wealthy family and their employees
Creator & Writer	Chloe Stearns
Lead Directors	Glendyn Ivin and Roseanne Liang
Main Cast	Rufus Sewell, Frances O’Connor, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Te Kohe Tuhaka
Executive Producers	Chloe Stearns, Glendyn Ivin, Jodi Matterson, Libbie Doherty, Jeremy Platt and Erika North
Production Support	New Zealand Film Commission and Screen Production Rebate
Release Date	Not announced

Key Points:

Netflix has started production on Queenstown, its first original series commissioned in New Zealand.
The drama consists of eight episodes and is being filmed in Queenstown.
The story revolves around a wealthy family and the people working for them amid power struggles, loyalty and desire.
Rufus Sewell, Frances O’Connor, Alycia Debnam-Carey and Te Kohe Tuhaka lead the cast.
The series is created by Chloe Stearns and directed by Glendyn Ivin and Roseanne Liang.