New Survey Finds Many Households Can Use Electric Vehicles
New Survey Finds Many Households Can Use Electric Vehicles 4 out of 10 Households Can Switch With Little or No Change to Driving Habits WASHINGTON (Dec. 11, 2013) — Four out of 10 households could use...
View ArticleSlow cookers a charm for holiday potlucks
Slow cookers a charm for holiday potlucks With the cold weather, holiday crush, and a pile of party invitations, now’s a great time to get out your slow cooker. It’s the perfect appliance for making...
View Article5 great cars that won’t bust your budget
5 great cars that won’t bust your budget You probably want a lot for your money, especially when you're spending thousands of dollars on a new car. Here are models in five popular categories that...
View ArticleThe best countertop appliances for under the tree
The best countertop appliances for under the tree Cookware and cutlery are popular holiday presents, but shiny things with a plug are much cooler gifts for the holidays, says Debra Mednick of the NPD...
View ArticleSpotify music service now offers free mobile version
Spotify music service now offers free mobile version Like Spotify but have been reluctant to pay for access on your smart phone? Starting today you won't have to, as you'll now be able to get the...
View ArticleCan e-cigarettes help you quit smoking?
Can e-cigarettes help you quit smoking? Wondering if electronic cigarettes will help with your New Year's resolution to finally stop smoking? Well, don't count on it: The research is mixed and...
View ArticleGovernment relaxes health insurance deadlines again
Government relaxes health insurance deadlines again The federal government on Thursday said it’s cutting some slack for the many Americans who have been sweating getting new health coverage in place...
View ArticleVerizon to eliminate free backup batteries for new residential phone customers
Verizon to eliminate free backup batteries for new residential phone customers Verizon, the nation’s second largest provider of landline phone service, is joining other telecommunications companies by...
View ArticleBest city/highway mpg
Best city/highway mpg Depending on how you drive and what your typical commute looks like, you may want to compare how a vehicle fares in city versus highway mileage. If you are consistently in stop...
View ArticleChild safety in planes, trains and automobiles
Child safety in planes, trains and automobiles Flights, train travel, and road trips with kids can be daunting, but here are some tips to make your journey as safe and enjoyable as possible. Planes:...
View ArticleCreate a digital slideshow for the holidays
Create a digital slideshow for the holidays Sending a holiday photo to family and friends has become a yearly tradition for many of us, who shoot it ourselves using a high-end camera such as the...
View Article3 ways to make your bathroom shine
3 ways to make your bathroom shine Getting the bathroom ready for company takes a little more effort than hanging holiday-themed guest towels. It’s time to polish the porcelain and scrub the tub....
View ArticleBodum Bistro is a true electric French press
Bodum Bistro is a true electric French press In the ongoing quest to brew a perfect cup of coffee at home, some manufacturers are making electric coffeemakers that mimic the manual French press...
View ArticleNeed help with your health insurance application?
Need help with your health insurance application? HealthCare.gove and most state-run Health Insurance Marketplace websites (with the exceptions of Oregon and Maryland) are working well for a lot of...
View Article2014 Kia Soul offers most features for the money
2014 Kia Soul offers most features for the money We may have found a new winner for the title of the car with most features for the lowest price. The "Clear White" Kia Soul we just bought for $24,000...
View ArticleAre corroded AA batteries dangerous?
Are corroded AA batteries dangerous? Q. I just opened my battery-operated alarm clock and found a badly corroded AA battery. Even though the date on the battery read MAR 2014, it was covered in white...
View ArticleSound off on iOS vs. Android and Xbox vs. PS4
Sound off on iOS vs. Android and Xbox vs. PS4 Join us as we embark on an exciting experiment with Yabbly, a new platform where you can get your questions about electronics products answered by others,...
View ArticleFirst drive: 2015 Cadillac ELR gives us sticker shock
First drive: 2015 Cadillac ELR gives us sticker shock Even after driving one for 10 days, it’s hard to define the Cadillac ELR. The rich brother of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, the ELR applies...
View Article5 ways to ruin your holidays
5 ways to ruin your holidays A trip to the emergency room is no way to spend the holidays yet last year 15,000 people were treated in the ER for decorating-related injuries during November and...
View ArticleBest and worst infomerical products for holiday gifts
Best and worst infomerical products for holiday gifts With only a limited number of buying days left until Christmas, you probably need to grab a few last-minute gifts. Those as-seen-on-TV products...
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