Siri says Apple's developer conference starts June 13 -- but that's all she knows
Here's a new gig for the virtual assistant -- Apple publicist.
Your Questions About Amazon's Virtual Assistant Alexa, Answered
Plus: Human-versus-robot joke competition, who is funnier? Vote in our poll!
Cookie Monster Bemoans Lack of Apple Watch in Commercial 'Outtakes'
Video even better than commercial itself.
Hound Is a Digital Assistant That's Smarter Than Siri, Google Now and Cortana
The software's true appeal is understanding questions within questions and sussing out human context.
Smart Assistants Are Making Progress ... But Slowly
Initially hailed as “the next big thing,” personal assistants like Siri, Google Now and Cortana haven’t exactly torn up the charts.
Ford Adds Siri to Older Cars While Wait Continues for Android Auto and Apple's CarPlay
Some cars older than Siri itself are getting support for Apple's voice-powered virtual assistant.
If the Future of TV Is Apps, Who's Going to Be the TV Guide of the Future? Ask Siri.
How smart can Siri get?
The Future of Voice: What's Next After Siri, Alexa and Ok Google
Another perfect storm of market conditions is brewing for a second wave of virtual personal assistants and conversational interfaces, exceeding the first in both intelligence and pervasiveness.
'Apps Are the Future of TV'? Not So Fast!
For one thing, the most popular content on leading apps most often comes from traditional television networks.
Apple Acquires U.K.-Based Speech Technology Startup VocalIQ
VocalIQ has been working on new spoken interfaces that could be used in cars, wearables and Internet-connected devices in the home.
Siri Is Savvier, but Still Not Smarter Than a Fifth Grader
Siri doesn't do so well with the Wechsler intelligence test, but the new, improved digital assistant has some tricks up her sleeve.
Apple CEO Tim Cook on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'
He even let Siri pose the final question.
What I Learned This Week About Tim Cook’s Apple
Nearly four years after Steve Jobs’ death, the company is still unique, if imperfect.
Apple Will Unveil Revamped iPhone September 9
Apple Kremlinologists think Siri might play a role in the product announcements.
The Robot Kids Are All Right
Our job now is to raise this infant industry in a responsible way. We could be overbearing parents and crush AI, or we can give it a well-rounded upbringing.
Siri and Alexa Were Never Cut Out to Be Homemakers
Reviews are pointing out that some "smart" voice-enabled tech is, in fact, “quite stupid.”
Search After the Search Box: Google Now Pushes Into the Next Frontier of Mobile Behavior
Aparna Chennapragada, head of Google Now, talks about the future of Google's personal assistant.
Amazon Earmarks $100 Million to Make Its Siri Rival Mainstream
Amazon is doubling down on its voice-assistant technology, Alexa, earmarking $100 million in investments for startups innovating in the space and allowing hardware makers to integrate the technology into their own devices. Amazon also said it will...
A Month With the Apple Watch: Does It Pass the Test of Time?
The Apple Watch is a very good product with a chance to be great as new and better apps get written.
Microsoft's Digital Assistant to Head to Android, Apple Devices
Watch out, Siri. Cortana's coming.
Google Voice Search Talks Me Through a 'House of Cards' Weekend
Will Google voice search still work if your face is smushed into a pillow?
The Amazon Echo Is More Than a Bluetooth Speaker -- It's a Bedtime Buddy
An up-close review of Amazon's new, enigmatic voice-controlled Bluetooth speaker.
Code/red: All Aboard the Google Barge-B-Cue
Plus, Aereo's "path forward," Echo is dumb and the best Off Topic in weeks.
Moto Hint Bluetooth Earbud Finally Gets It Right
You can look and feel good while making hands-free calls, but it'll cost you.
Wearable Furbys and On-Demand High Fives Highlight Comedy Hack Day
It's just like a typical Silicon Valley hackathon -- except their results are intentionally laughable.
A Phone Only a BlackBerry User Will Love
The BlackBerry Passport isn't for everyone. Even the company says so.
This Is Not the iPhone 6
But what if it were? CollegeHumor has some feature suggestions.
What to Watch For From the Hackers at Black Hat
Hackers have a lot more things to attack, and the security industry has a lot more things to lock down.
Ten Things You Didn't Know Google Now Could Do
Siri's not the only virtual assistant in town.
Re/wind: Microsoft Sheds Workers, Airbnb's Fresh Logo
Microsoft and Yahoo battle for the worst week in tech, Airbnb's fresh new logo, IBM and Apple's new partnership and more.
10 Tips and Tricks to Make Siri More Useful
A guide to some features that you might not have known about Siri.