Sony was already the biggest name in handheld electronics in the '80s, but they really upped the ante in a bright yellow way with their launch of "sports" walkmans.

Tiger Electronics’ is making a comeback with Hasbro planning to revive their ‘80s and ‘90s handheld LCD games. These will be launching in the Fall with four new versions. Find out more here.

Any kid who grew up in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s and couldn’t convince their parents to shell out upwards of $100 for a Game Boy will remember Tiger Electronics’ expansive line of ...

Other notable gadgets and electronics of the 80s include: Microwaves, the keytar, cordless phones, Macintosh 128k, VHS Player, CD player. [Photo: “Arcade Games” by Sam Howzit on Flickr ( CC BY ...

Jeff Sparkman is a copy editor at CNET who also writes about goofy and retro gadgets and contributes lame jokes where needed. Instant cool in the early 1980s: having a car like K.I.T.T. or the ...

If you’re a gamer that grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, odds are you are familiar with Tiger Electronics brand of LCD handheld video games.This is especially true if you weren’t fortunate ...

Year: 1980 Inspired by Space Invaders, this Tandy handheld device was one of the best games pre the ‘90s. Featuring a vacuum ...

The new book ‘A Handheld History’ shows that the most innovative video games are the ones that fit in our pockets. Next Big Things in Tech Awards Final Deadline This Friday, 6/20 LOGIN ...

I finally had a chance to play Tetris on the elusive Chicken McNugget handheld gaming console and now I wish it wasn’t a China exclusive.

This photo, provided by The Strong Museum in Rochester, N.Y., shows "Defender," "GoldenEye 007," "Quake" and "Tamagotchi," the newest inductees into the World Video Game Hall of Fame.