Quick hits: August 2020
“The worst is yet to come. I’m sorry to say it but with this environment and in these conditions, we fear the worst. A divided world helps the virus spread.” This was stated by World Health Organiza-

Coronavirus, who alarm: "the worst is yet to come"
“The worst is yet to come. I’m sorry to say it but with this environment and in these conditions, we fear the worst. A divided world helps the virus spread.” This was stated by World Health Organiza-
PC engine Core Grafx mini: the Konami console is now available on amazon
Konami has announced that PC Engine Core Grafx Mini, miniaturized version of the historic NEC console produced in collaboration with Hudson Soft, is now available exclusively on Amazon at a price of € 109.99.
The device offers a large series of games included, among which we can find important titles such as R-Type, Bomberman ‘93, Space Harrier and Snatcher, one of the first products born from the brilliant creative mind of Hideo Kojima, creator of Metal Gear
Smartwatch market: +12% in the first quarter
Despite the coronavirus epidemic and the consequent lockdown, the global smartwatch market ended the first quarter with deliveries growing by 12% to 14.6 million units. The analysts of Canalys report it, according to which China was driving with + 66%.
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