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OPPO Reno5 Z powered by MediaTek now official

Reno5 line adds another member

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OPPO Reno5 Z

The Z variants on the OPPO Reno line have traditionally been more modest versions of the main phones and the OPPO Reno5 Z is no different.

It’s rocking a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with just a 60Hz refresh rate. It’s powered by the MediaTek 5G Dimensity 800U so it won’t feel underpowered and you also get access to 5G networks. It has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that’s expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card slot.

Supporting those features is a 4310mAh battery with 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0. It also has an In-Display Fingerprint scanner for security.

As for cameras, on the back it has four: 48MP f/1.7 main, 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide, 2MP f/2.4 depth, and 2MP f/2.4 Macro. Up front is a 16MP selfie shooter. You also still get the usual AI-ladden camera features found in other Reno phones like AI Night Flare Portrait, AI Color Portrait, and AI Beautification.

For video takers, the Reno5 Z has plenty of features you can enjoy. These include Dual Video where you can simultaneously shoot using the front and rear cameras, HDR Video, Focus Lock for fast movement, Ultra Night Video, and many more.

The phone is still running Android 11 with Colors OS 11.1 on top.

Price and availability

The OPPO Reno5 Z will be officially on sale this week and will come in two colorways — Fluid Black and Cosmo Blue. It will retail for SG$ 529 and will be available at OPPO concept store, OPPO online Lazada and Shopee Flagship stores, authorised resellers and telcos including M1, Singtel and StarHub, islandwide.

With every purchase of the phone, customers are entitled to receive a pair of Wireless Earbuds (worth SG$ 69) – while stocks last.

Gaming

Kingdom Come devs are working on a Lord of the Rings RPG

This is alongside a new adventure in the Kingdom Come universe.

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Proven by both entries in the duology, Kingdom Come: Deliverance is the quintessential medieval life simulator, bolstered by an engaging story to go along with its impressive gameplay. Despite having the series as the only items in its resume, Warhorse Studios has emerged as a developer you’d want to believe in, no matter what. And now, the studio is asking fans to stick with it in an entirely new world: Middle-earth.

Through now-viral posts on social media, Warhorse Studios announced two upcoming projects after Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Firstly, the studio will return to the Holy Roman Empire in “a new Kingdom Come adventure.”

A return to the series that made them famous is notable enough. After all, the two games were worthy candidates for their respective Game of the Year awards. However, the bigger news is the announcement of an upcoming open-world Middle-earth RPG.

Yes, that’s the same Middle-earth as The Lord of the Rings. Beyond that single description, Warhorse Studios has not announced anything else about the upcoming title, but there’s naturally a lot of excitement for the game.

Tolkien’s world has had a rough history littered with lackluster titles and outright flops like Return to Moria and Gollum. The last Middle-earth games that truly made heads turn in a good way were Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War, which were both open-world RPGs.

There’s a lot of pressure riding on yet another Middle-earth game. Then again, Warhorse Studios has the chops to make it work.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a more rigorous RPG that has players learning to do everything including how to read. Will the Middle-earth RPG follow the same style?

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Computers

AMD expands Ryzen PRO 9000 series processor lineup

AMD brings 3D V-Cache technology to commercial segment

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AMD has announced an expansion of its enterprise desktop lineup with new Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors. These are built on the Zen 5 architecture and set to debut in the second half of 2026.

This is the first time AMD is bringing its high-bandwidth 3D V-Cache technology into the commercial workstation segment.

This way, the company unlocks massive performance leaps for data-heavy professional industries.

The introduction of 3D V-Cache directly targets power users handling complex, intensive digital pipelines.

By vertically stacking additional last-level cache directly onto the processor die, the hardware drastically cuts down memory latency and accelerates data access.

Primary beneficiaries of this architecture are creative and technical professionals, including:

  • video editors and animators
  • 3D artists and VFX creators
  • engineers and architects
  • developers and data scientists

The expanded hardware lineup spans configurations from six to 16 performance cores. Power limits break past traditional limits, or up to a sustained 170 watts to maintain peak clock speeds during overnight renders.

The range also makes the lineup scalable from compact desktop systems to full-scale tower workstation systems.

The AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 series also supports up to 256GB of memory to prevent system crashes. Enterprise system rollouts are expected to begin later this year.

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Accessories

UGREEN unveils pocket-sized Nexode and MagFlow Air Editions

Compact charger, magnetic power banks

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UGREEN has introduced its new Nexode and MagFlow Air Editions, a lineup of ultra-portable charging accessories designed primarily for Apple users.

The new collection focuses on combining compact form factors with fast charging performance for devices like the MacBook Air, iPhone, iPad, and AirPods.

Leading the lineup is the Nexode Air 65W Charger, a compact charger capable of delivering up to 65W fast charging for the MacBook Air. UGREEN says the charger is designed to remain portable despite its power output, making it suitable for travel and daily carry.

For users who prefer an even slimmer design, the company is also offering the Nexode Air 45W Charger Slim.

Both chargers feature UGREEN’s Thermal Guard temperature control technology and broad compatibility across Apple devices.

On the wireless charging side, the MagFlow Air Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 15W offers Qi2-certified 15W magnetic charging in a slim portable form factor.

The power bank also includes a built-in USB-C cable alongside an additional USB-C port for more flexible charging options. UGREEN says it uses premium ATL battery cells for improved safety and reliability.

The wider Air Edition lineup likewise includes:

  • Nexode Air 65W Charger Slim
  • MagFlow Air Magnetic Power Bank 5000mAh 15W

According to UGREEN, the new series reflects the brand’s continued push toward compact yet capable charging solutions for mobile users.

Pricing and availability

The new products are now available in the United States through the UGREEN Official Store and Amazon.

Pricing is as follows:

  • Nexode Air 65W Charger — US$ 39.99
  • Nexode Air 45W Charger Slim — US$ 39.99
  • MagFlow Air Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 15W — US$ 79.99
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