Gadgets

Reports that Google beat Apple in the smartwatch race proves one thing: Vaporware and media hype are still alive and well.

After declaring 'war' on pollution, China is reportedly set to test newly-designed aerial drones that spray chemicals to freeze pollutants and combat smog.

BlackBerry announced its popular BBM messenger service will be available to users of Windows Phone and Nokia X platforms.

Garmin's fourth-quarter profit jumped 27% to easily beat Wall Street estimates, as the maker of navigation products was lifted by stronger fitness and aviation sales.

Shares of Tesla Motors popped 3% to all-time highs following reports that Elon Musk met with Apple’s M&A chief last spring.

Despite reporting a 51% drop in its quarterly profit, Activision rallied to new all-time highs after beating Wall Street expectations and adding “World of Warcraft” subscribers.

3D Systems slashed its fourth-quarter guidance and unveiled a disappointing outlook for fiscal 2014, as the company plans to invest heavily in new products.

Sirius XM’s fourth-quarter earnings tumbled 58% on one-time charges that overshadowed revenue growth.

Qualcomm's first-quarter profit slipped 2%, despite significant revenue growth for the chip maker.

Apple may have logged record iPhone sales, but its growth just isn't keep up with nimble rivals, such as Samsung. • Apple Shares Tumble

Apple logged better-than-expected fiscal 1Q earnings and revenue Monday, but the consumer electronics giant shipped fewer iPhones than Wall Street hoped.

Seizing on elevated privacy concerns sparked by the NSA scandal, startup Virtru provides a free email encryption service

Intel plans to cut its workforce by 5% in 2014, a revelation that comes a day after the chip maker reported mixed results for the fourth quarter.

Gamestop forecast fourth-quarter profit below Street views, hurt by a bigger decline in sales of new titles for the Xbox 360 and PS3. 

Google agreed to buy intelligent home appliance startup Nest Labs for $3.2 billion in cash late Monday.

For all the high-tech buzz, remember many of the most innovative gadgets won't hit shelves for years...if ever.

T-Mobile continued its run of strong subscriber growth in the 4Q, and the nation's No. 4 wireless carrier unveiled a new offer to entice users to switch from Verizon, AT&T and Sprint.

TV makers are partnering with streaming video firms to boost ultra-high def content offerings.

Google has sent out invitations to its All Access music subscribers to purchase the $1,500 wearable Glass device. 

GoPro, the maker of wearable cameras, soared 31% in its Nasdaq debut on Thursday.