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Plasma TV is dead, so go buy one
Plasma TV is dead, so go buy one With the news that Samsung is throwing in the towel on its plasma TV production—it will stop producing them after November—many of us TV fans are already lamenting the...
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Consumer Reports testing reveals music from your phone can rival a CD
Consumer Reports testing reveals music from your phone can rival a CD Music has been helping drivers slog through commutes and rock out on road trips ever since cars became civilized and quiet enough...
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5 things Hoover wishes you knew about vacuums
5 things Hoover wishes you knew about vacuums Hoover has been working on improving the reliability of its vacuum cleaners since the line became part of TTI Floor Care, the owners of Dirt Devil, and...
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Fitting apps help you get the right size the first time
Fitting apps help you get the right size the first time There's a lot to like about buying clothes online. But it's a drag when you open a box and find that the clothes you ordered don't fit. Maybe...
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Supermarket all-stars from Consumer Reports tests
Supermarket all-stars from Consumer Reports tests Stocking up on the weekly groceries doesn't require trips to multiple stores. Some of the best everyday products in Consumer Reports tests can be...
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Fund Focus: Real estate funds
Fund Focus: Real estate funds Many investors have gravitated toward higher-yielding investments, and it’s easy to understand why. When a portfolio of 60 percent stock and 40 percent bonds currently...
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Latest NutriBullet poses safety hazard
Latest NutriBullet poses safety hazard "Even the toughest ingredients don't stand a chance," claims an infomercial for the NutriBullet Pro 900 blender, $150. That wasn't our experience in the Consumer...
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If your doctor is dropped from your insurance
If your doctor is dropped from your insurance Last fall thousands of people with UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans learned that their doctors would be cut from the health-plan network. Many of...
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Do you have to use your doctor's patient portal?
Do you have to use your doctor's patient portal? Q. My doctor’s office recently adopted a portal system where we can receive all communications by e-mail. Can I opt out if I still prefer to receive my...
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Helmet-mounted brake light makes motorcycle riders more visible
Helmet-mounted brake light makes motorcycle riders more visible Car drivers have benefitted from a third brake light for decades. Mounted close to eye level in the rear window, these extra brake...
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TGI Fridays launches cheap apps—the kind you eat
TGI Fridays launches cheap apps—the kind you eat Remember Chili’s bottomless soup bowl and Olive Garden’s never-ending pasta bowl? TGI Fridays, the pub-style chain with more than 900 restaurants...
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Highlights from Consumer Reports mattress tests
Highlights from Consumer Reports mattress tests At Consumer Reports, we often recommend that our readers shop for mattresses around major holidays when prices can drop 50 percent or more. But...
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Want to unlock your cell phone but afraid of the law? A fix could be on the way.
Want to unlock your cell phone but afraid of the law? A fix could be on the way. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill today that would let consumers unlock their cell phones. It’s strange...
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LG G Watch and Android Wear: First impressions of the new smart watch and...
LG G Watch and Android Wear: First impressions of the new smart watch and wearables OS During the Google I/O developer-conference keynote last week, the company spent a lot of time talking about...
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Has your child gone on an Amazon in-app shopping spree?
Has your child gone on an Amazon in-app shopping spree? Games for kids in the Amazon Appstore look innocent enough, and many are even free—but some parents have been getting bill shock when they see...
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Lower your cooling costs as temperatures rise
Lower your cooling costs as temperatures rise When it’s this warm outside you don’t want to get hot under the collar when your utility bill arrives. Even when you’re cranking the air conditioner,...
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4 reasons you may want to skip spray sunscreen
4 reasons you may want to skip spray sunscreen Four of Consumer Reports' recommended sunscreens are sprays. And many people prefer them. In our recent survey of 1,000 people, more than half chose...
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5 things to know before buying a washer and dryer
5 things to know before buying a washer and dryer Washers and dryers have changed since the last time you replaced yours. For starters, they're getting bigger. But they're also getting better at...
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Should I still take combination cholesterol drugs, such as Vytorin or Liptruzet?
Should I still take combination cholesterol drugs, such as Vytorin or Liptruzet? No. There is no evidence that Liptruzet—a combination of atorvastatin and ezetimibe—works better than atorvastatin...
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Amazon allowed kids to make millions in app charges
Amazon allowed kids to make millions in app charges The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for millions of dollars in mobile app charges that the agency said were made by children without their...
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