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Is the TurboGrafx16 the best 80s games console you've never heard of? Yes, it probably is, and luckily a Mini version is coming out in March ready to introduce you to a massive library of 57 games that still play well today. Known as the PC Engine internationally, we've played an early version to see how it holds up.

CES is not always a big show for mobile, with many manufacturers waiting until Mobile World Congress to reveal new devices. But for 2020, a variety of companies came with hardware we will be able to buy soon and a collection of interesting concept devices to tease us with. Here are the best smartphones from CES 2020.

Fancy a tattoo but not the commitment? Check out the Prinker S, a temporary tattoo printer for your skin that works so fast, there's no time for regret. Even if you did question what you've done afterwards, all it takes is some soap and water to erase the tattoo, and you can try again. We tried the printer out at CES.

Diesel has taken its stunning translucent watch design from its range of traditional watches and applied it to a smartwatch, resulting in the beautiful On Fadelite. This colorful, fashionable, and truly Diesel-looking smartwatch comes in four different versions, and runs Google's WearOS software.

French wearable maker Withings is kicking off the biggest electronics trade show of the year, CES 2020, with a new hybrid watch called the ScanWatch. It comes with a handful of advanced health tech features, including the ability to help detect irregular heartbeats and sleep apnea.

At CES, TCL Communication gave us a preview of the new smartphones it will launch at MWC 2020, which will also be sold in North America. The new TCL 10 range includes a sub-$500 5G version, and it turns out that the new network technology is critical not only to TCL's new phones, but also the timing of its global expansion.

Honor will launch the V30 smartphone on November 26, and not only will it have a dual-selfie camera inside a cutout on the screen, but it will also have 5G, making it the first Honor phone to be released with the new connectivity. While the date is likely only for China, the V30 should also be released internationally.

Motorola has started sending invitations out to an event on November 13, where it's hinting the rumored folding Razr phone will be revealed. The unusual phone may closely resemble the shape of the classic original, and bring the functionality right up to date with a screen that runs the length of the open phone.

Wondering where the 5G Pixel 4 is? It was absent from Google's packed Made by Google launch event, despite some rumors saying it would arrive, meaning you'll have to buy a 4G Pixel 4. Does it matter? The answer is no. Although the technology is exciting, you really aren't missing out just yet.

Apple's new pricing strategy with the iPhone 11, and the improved camera on the iPhone 11 Pro have contributed to increased sales, resulting in Apple placing more orders for the phones with its suppliers. The iPhone 11 Pro Max has not been so successful though, and orders have been cut back for the larger phone.

The Microsoft Surface Duo is a smartphone, despite what the company says, yet it does not contain the design aspects and features that people expect. The company doesn't seem to understand phones, but the Duo does have a redeeming feature, which could benefit folding smartphones everywhere.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus has a really impressive triple-lens camera, and there are plenty of fun features to make taking excellent photos very easy. You can even use the S Pen stylus to control the camera. If you're new to the phone and really want to get the best from it, take a moment to follow our guide.

Apple has announced the new iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max at a special event held at its futuristic campus in Cupertino, California. The new iPhone 11 models have to take on the smartphone might of Samsung, Huawei, and Google this year. Here's everything you need to know about the new iPhone 11 and 11 Pro phones.

The world’s most prestigious motor race, the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, was instrumental in introducing the world’s most exciting mobile network technology -- 5G -- in Monaco, seeing it become the world’s first fully 5G connected country. Digital Trends spoke to Monaco Telecom's CEO about the project.

You can buy a 5G phone and connect to 5G in the U.K. now, but what's it like when you do? Armed with a OnePlus 7 Pro 5G on the EE network, we've been walking the streets of London to find out. It's only the first week of the launch, and coverage is still spotty, but don't let that put you off.

Forget golf smartwatches, the Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf is the ultimate timepiece to wear out on the links. It's the world's first mechanical golf watch, and will keep score for you throughout the game, and look absolutely amazing while it does it. This intricately designed watch is a technical marvel.

We hear a lot about how 5G is going to change our lives, but don't often see an effective demonstrations of what it can do. At MWC 2019, LG simulated how the hyperfast connection and low latency will transform the way we watch live concerts, especially on mobile devices.

The Nubia Alpha is the maddest wearable we’ve seen in a while. Described as a wearable smartphone, it has a 4-inch flexible screen that wraps around the top of your wrist, gesture controls so you don’t have to touch the screen, and even a camera. The style won’t be for everyone, and the price makes it a hard sell.

Google is working on a compelling use for augmented reality: To help us navigate around large and complex areas. And it's using fun collectible AR pins at MWC 2019 to demonstrate it. On the surface, it's just for fun, but underneath is tech that could change the way we use Google Maps to find and learn about places.

The Oskron looks like a regular chronograph watch, but it holds a secret: It's really a smartwatch and even has a hidden screen, which is revealed only when you need it. It's a great way of maintaining the look of a traditional watch, while not dismissing helpful smartwatch features.

The Boox Note Pro is an impressive ebook reader that combines so many features and services, that you're unlikely to need any other reading or note-taking device. It's all wrapped up in a modern-looking tablet that's easy to hold and carry. We took a closer look at CES 2019.

Notches, holes, and motorized cameras are all solutions to where to put the camera on smartphones with bezel-less screens. Nubia's solution is to ignore those, and add a second screen to the phone. It's on the back, and the selfies are taken with the rear camera. We tried it at CES 2019.

The Cosmo Communciator from Planet Computers is a PDA (yes, that device from the 1990s) brought almost up to date, and follows the Gemini Communicator from last year. This model has more tech, sensible improvements, and a design not seen anywhere else. We looked at prototypes during CES 2019 to see what's new.

The Honor 10 Lite, the sequel to the already great Honor 9 Lite, advances the concept of cheap phones competing with more expensive devices even further. It has a notched screen, small bezels, a capable camera, and plenty more. We've spent some time with the phone to see what it's like.

Ever wanted to make your favorite toy come alive? If so, and you have a Huawei Mate 20 Pro, then you need to grab the 3D Live Maker app and try out some augmented reality magic. By scanning in a toy, the app and the phone's power create an animated, 3D model of it for you to control. Here's how to use it.

Honor is determined to try all the alternatives to the screen notch it can find, and for the Honor Magic 2, it has introduced a slide-down screen. This means the phone has a full-screen display, and the selfie cameras are hidden away until they're needed. We've been trying the phone out.

MediaTek has announced the Helio P90 mobile processor, which it says will bring the best AI features we see on high-end smartphones, to the mid-range. It's part of its long-term plan to produce feature-packed, high value devices for the next billion smartphone users around the world.

Huawei has announced the Huawei Mate X, a 5G folding smartphone with stunning looks and an exciting specification sheet. The Mate X has three screens -- one on the front, one on the back, and one after the phone is unfolded -- plus a clever hinge system, and a Leica camera. Here are all the details.

Lamborghini rarely puts its name on anything that isn't very fast, and the Oppo Find X Lamborghini Edition smartphone is no exception. It's the fastest charging phone we've ever tested, accelerating from zero to 100-percent capacity in just 35 minutes. True, or just marketing? We've test driven the phone to find out.

Two years later, and the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR are still highly recommended iPhones. But which one is best? We compare the three smartphones to find out.

Audio-Technica knows one-size doesn’t always fit everyone, so the company has announced two pairs of true wireless headphones in its first foray into the space. One pair is designed for active use, with a super secure fit, and the other for a more relaxed listening experience when sound quality matters. We’ve tried them both out to see how well they match up against the crowd.

Longines has shown that watches don't have to use Bluetooth to sync with your phone. The new Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting uses the flash unit on your phone's camera to switch timezones, without disrupting the watch's astonishing degree of accuracy. We've seen the feature in action.

The Tacs AVL II watch has a design inspired by a camera, and rather than being tacky, it's an attractive and unique timepiece that will appeal to both camera fans and watch collectors equally. A design you will want to stare at to take in all the details, we've had one on our wrist to see how it feels.

Casio continues to refine its Pro Trek activity smartwatch. The latest model is the WSD-F30, and it adds several new features, including another new battery-saving mode that makes great use of the dual-screen technology. While the watch is still big, it is slightly smaller than previous models too.