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5 weird wearable technology products
5 weird wearable technology products So far, most wearable tech products are made to be worn on your wrist (as in smart watches and activity trackers) or, in at least one instance, perched on your...
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As House preps for Comcast-Time Warner Cable hearing, Consumers Union says...
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How to boost BBQ flavor and your grilling skills
How to boost BBQ flavor and your grilling skills Looking to up your outdoor cooking menu beyond burgers and steak? Here are three simple and inexpensive ways to add versatility to a basic gas grill....
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Acer may have a low-cost hit with the Iconia One 7 tablet
Acer may have a low-cost hit with the Iconia One 7 tablet A great tablet that costs less than $150 remains an elusive device. But perhaps Acer is headed in the right direction with its new Iconia One...
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What can I do if the pharmacy gives me the wrong drug?
What can I do if the pharmacy gives me the wrong drug? Check with the pharmacy right away if the color or shape of your drug is not what you expected. If they’ve made a mistake, ask them to replace...
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Best mom-friendly cars
Best mom-friendly cars Quality, safety, and value are top factors for new-car buyers and are certainly not lost on moms looking to buy the right family car. Hitting all these attributes in a vehicle...
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‘Company Doe’ is Ergobaby, a maker of baby carriers
‘Company Doe’ is Ergobaby, a maker of baby carriers Company Doe has been unmasked—at last. Ergobaby, a Los Angeles-based maker of baby carriers, today revealed that it is Company Doe. The company had...
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New Craftsman gas mower provides a quieter cut
New Craftsman gas mower provides a quieter cut Gas-powered mowers aren't known as shrinking violets. In fact, most of them are so loud you need hearing protection to mow your lawn. But Craftsman has...
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5 ways to fight climate change—and save money
5 ways to fight climate change—and save money The National Climate Assessment report released this week by the federal government brings new urgency to the issue of climate change. Forget the polar...
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Why Apple might want to buy Beats, and what it could mean for you
Why Apple might want to buy Beats, and what it could mean for you Last night, the Internet was buzzing with news that Apple was in talks to purchase Beats Electronics, the company behind the popular...
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7 foods with special health benefits
7 foods with special health benefits Coconut water, chia seeds, acai berry—there seems to be a new exotic or hard-to-find “superfood” every month. So you might be surprised to hear that some items you...
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Top trends in hairstyling tools
Top trends in hairstyling tools Hair tools that offer digitally precise heat and speed adjustments or antioxidant and vitamin coatings were some of the new products on display at the recent...
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Ban the use of forced-arbitration clauses in consumer and employment contracts
Ban the use of forced-arbitration clauses in consumer and employment contracts Social media has made it possible to interact with our favorite products and brands online in a whole new way. The...
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Living With Google Glass: Calling on Glass
Living With Google Glass: Calling on Glass This is the second in our Living With Glass series. Until a couple of weeks ago, Google made Glass accessible only to a group it calls Glass Explorers. But...
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For mattresses, ovens, paint, vacuums, and more, cheaper is better
For mattresses, ovens, paint, vacuums, and more, cheaper is better Our laboratories test thousands of products each year, and we go to great lengths to make sure the ones you buy will work the way...
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Be savvy when it comes to holding on to your smart phone
Be savvy when it comes to holding on to your smart phone A projected 3.1 million smart phones were stolen in 2013, according to data from the Consumer Reports National Research Center, and such crimes...
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Got dry eyes? Here's what to do
Got dry eyes? Here's what to do Q. My eyes often feel scratchy or parched. How can I ease the discomfort? A. Don't rush straight to the prescription eyedrops you may have seen advertised on TV or in...
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What's the best way to remove stains from granite countertops?
What's the best way to remove stains from granite countertops? Q. I recently purchased a house that has granite kitchen counters. When liquid from raw chicken dripped on them, I tried cleaning it with...
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Tire-pressure monitoring to become cheaper and easier
Tire-pressure monitoring to become cheaper and easier Car tire-pressure monitoring systems have been mandatory since September 2007, addressing the safety hazard, and wear concern, for underinflated...
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Yes, you can bike to work
Yes, you can bike to work The number of people who bike to work is up 60 percent over the last decade, according to a report from the U.S. Census Bureau. And I’m one of them. After I took a trip...
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