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Buckyballs creator finally agrees to recall magnetic-ball desk toys
Buckyballs creator finally agrees to recall magnetic-ball desk toys Bringing an end to a long-running battle, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has reached a settlement (PDF) with the...
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The one toaster you need to make perfect toast
The one toaster you need to make perfect toast With few moving parts and a simple design, you’d think that most toasters could make a decent piece of toast. But that’s not what Consumer Reports has...
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GM offers OnStar subscribers mobile WiFi access for $5 a month
GM offers OnStar subscribers mobile WiFi access for $5 a month General Motors has announced pricing for its new OnStar 4G LTE connectivity service will start at $5 a month, effectively turning a...
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7 ways to keep car-maintenance costs down
7 ways to keep car-maintenance costs down When it comes to performing regular maintenance on your car or truck, knowing a few tricks can save you hundreds of dollars. To demonstrate, we recently...
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5 kitchen appliance trends that live up to the hype
5 kitchen appliance trends that live up to the hype If you're remodeling the kitchen, or just swapping out an old dishwasher, range, or refrigerator, you're probably hearing about a lot of innovations...
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Why buy a used car?
Why buy a used car? Two- and three-year-old used vehicles are often the best values. Not only is the price lower than a comparable new car’s, but continuing ownership expenses such as collision...
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CreditSesame's free identity protection come-on
CreditSesame's free identity protection come-on CreditSesame.com, which promises free loan-shopping tools “so you can save money and live richly,” now wants you to spend a little money. In late...
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5 things you gotta know about the new Mini Cooper
5 things you gotta know about the new Mini Cooper The 2014 Mini Cooper is a pretty slick car. The modern reincarnation is in its third generation now, yet it hasn’t strayed from the original concept....
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Google races to market with its self-driving car
Google races to market with its self-driving car With 90 percent of car accidents caused by driver error, the holy grail of auto safety is to replace drivers with machines that don’t get tired, drunk,...
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Outdoor power gear won't start? Check your fuel.
Outdoor power gear won't start? Check your fuel. Few things are more frustrating than getting out your outdoor power equipment to mow the lawn or trim some edges only to find it doesn’t start. The...
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Have you cared for a family member at the end of life?
Have you cared for a family member at the end of life? Sooner or later, it’s highly likely that you will end up helping to care for a family member at the end of his or her life. We can say that with...
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Best deals on high-value cars
Best deals on high-value cars When shopping for a new car, everyone wants to get the most for their money. Sounds good, but how? Well, a great place to start is by choosing a car that meets Consumer...
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What to do if HealthCare.gov messed up your application
What to do if HealthCare.gov messed up your application Q. My aunt tried to get health insurance through Obamacare and was told by a broker she wasn’t eligible because she didn’t have a credit record....
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What a lifetime paint warranty really means
What a lifetime paint warranty really means Long warranties and a long life for paints and stains top most people’s wish lists for exterior finishes. But the two aren’t necessarily synonymous. And...
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Naming the worst car ever
Naming the worst car ever A few weeks ago, I was asked by a Talking Cars fan what my pick was for the worst car ever. “Ever” is a mighty long time, so at the end of Episode #31 of the "Talking Cars...
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5 tips for taking better photos with your tablet
5 tips for taking better photos with your tablet In the auditoriums of grade schools throughout America, more and more people are taking photos and video with their iPads and other tablets. That’s...
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Small appliance picks from Consumer Reports' pros
Small appliance picks from Consumer Reports' pros The folks at Consumer Reports who buy and test our products are intimately familiar with their strengths and weaknesses. They can also tell you which...
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3 reasons voice quality on smart phones still sucks
3 reasons voice quality on smart phones still sucks While smart phones continue to leap forward in most areas, from intuitive assistants and speedy data connections to dazzling displays and credible...
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Will my statin drug cause me to gain weight as a side effect?
Will my statin drug cause me to gain weight as a side effect? Maybe—in two surprising ways. First, taking pills such as atorvastatin, (Lipitor and generic), lovastatin (Altoprev, Mevacor, and...
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As sales of laundry detergent pods rise, so do risks
As sales of laundry detergent pods rise, so do risks Sales of laundry detergent pods have climbed steadily since they went mainstream in early 2012. But so have the number of pod-related exposures to...
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