Google is recruiting users of popular social network Reddit to improve the robustness of its speech recognition engine, according to sources.

Facebook's Connectivity Lab, the technology arm of its nonprofit Internet.org initiative, has applied for patents on millimeter-wave technology.

Grovio, a smart indoor watering system, takes the hassle out of plant care by automatically monitoring up to three plants.

The Asus ZenFone V is a Verizon exclusive that's worthy of your attention. Here's everything you need to know.

Google Assistant shortcuts shorten complicated commands to simple words and phrases. Here's how to set them up on the Assistant.

HTC's new U11 is a heck of a smartphone. But how does it measure up to Samsung's Galaxy S8, the reigning champ?

Ora, a Montreal-based startup, is the first to produce graphene-based headphones: The GrapheneQ. We checked them out ahead of their debut.

Pandora's taking on Spotify and others with the launch of Pandora Premium, a $10 a a month service with more than 40 million songs.

The NFC Forum, a standards body of which Apple is a part, has announced a partnership with APTA to spur the adoption of contactless public transit payments.

Now, you and your closest 16 Snapchat friends can have a candid conversation. The ephemeral messaging app has rolled out Group chat.

Android Auto will soon respond to "OK Google" voice commands, according to an eagle-eyed Reddit user.

Google will shut down Map Maker, the tool that allowed any Google Maps user to contribute edits to the company's Maps platform, by early next year.

Gboard, formerly known as Google Keyboard on Android, now lets you translate text in real time in the subject box.

Google's using a new method of machine learning to improve the quality -- and rapidity -- of Mandarin Chinese translations.

The Ozobot Evo is a capable little robot. It's controlled via a smartphone companion app, and packs a bevy of kid-focused educational games.

Bose and Google have teamed up to create noise-cancelling headphones with one-tap access to the Google Assistant: Bose QC 35 II.

IBM is reportedly developing a system of transferring conventional currency with Bitcoin technology.

Instagram, the Facebook-owned photo-sharing network, has crossed the 500 million active user threshold. More than 300 people use the service "every day."

Google is introducing a slew of features across its various properties in preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

Here's everything we know about the Apple Watch Series 2, including specs, design, and more.

Xiaomi's newest high-end smartwatch, the Amazfit, sports GPS, a heart rate sensor, and notification features at a palatable price point.

New Apple patents describe a smartwatch with a unique circular design capable of limb detection, or the ability to identify appendages.

T-Mobile, the self-styled "Un-carrier," will kick off Earth Day with a major investment in wind power, free trees, and more.

Jiobit, a clip-on device that uses machine learning to keep track of your kids, is one of the most advanced of its kind.

A new Android vulnerability dubbed "Quadrooter" is perhaps the broadest ever. It affects more than 900 million devices.

Wearsafe Labs, the startup behind the Wearsafe Tag, launched a new Apple Watch app that connects users with loved ones in an emergency.

Its tasteful design and comparatively thrifty price may turn heads, but Asus’ first Android Wear watch fails to live up to expectations.

Alcatel's newest handset, the OneTouch Idol, may be priced firmly in budget territory, but it holds its own against far more expensive flagships.

We liked the flagship Huawei P8, so what do we make of its cheaper sibling, the P8 Lite. It’s still good-looking, but the performance in crucial areas doesn’t quite measure up. Here’s our full review.

Motorola’s G4 Plus is an exceptional budget phone that represents the best the market has to offer.

ZTE’s ZMax Pro is the deal of the year. For a mere $100, it delivers hardware rivaling that of far pricier phones.

Huawei put its best foot forward with the Honor 8, a mid-range smartphone that squeezes flagship hardware into an affordable, attractive package.

The Pebble 2 + HR promises a lot, but delivers a little. We review the smartwatch.

The HTC Bolt falls short of its high-end promises.

The ZTE Axon 7 is the best ‘flagship killers’ on the market. We review the $400 phone to see how powerful it is in comparison with the competition.

Lenovo’s Phab 2 Pro falls short of delivering on Tango’s promise. Find out how in our full review.

The Moto G5 Plus takes decent photos, crushes everyday tasks, and lasts for hours on a charge. Is Lenovo's flagship a solid budget pick?

The flagship U Ultra smartphone was HTC's chance to be spectacular, and a secondary screen, BoomSound audio, a good selfie camera impress. Is that enough?