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Energy-saving lightbulbs remain a bright idea
Energy-saving lightbulbs remain a bright idea Seven years ago, President Bush signed a law that raised the standards for lightbulbs so they use less energy. The Energy Independence and Security Act of...
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How to cut your exposure to cell-phone radiation
How to cut your exposure to cell-phone radiation Q. Is it true that cell phones emit dangerous levels of radiation? A. Possibly. Cell phones expose you to radiofrequency electromagnetic energy, a...
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Senior discounts save money on nearly everything
Senior discounts save money on nearly everything Early-bird special, move over. Did you know that if you’re at least 55, you can get a 10 percent midweek senior discount at Pep Boys automotive stores?...
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Talking Tech with Consumer Reports: Camera lenses
Talking Tech with Consumer Reports: Camera lenses Getting an SLR or mirrorless SLR-like camera is a sign that you're getting serious about photography. Most of these cameras come with a flexible kit...
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How to keep mosquitoes from ruining a summer evening
How to keep mosquitoes from ruining a summer evening 12 million. 12,000,000. That’s the number of adult mosquitoes that could live in a single acre of Alaska’s northern tundra. Why do I know that...
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Should I get a paddle shifter in my next car?
Should I get a paddle shifter in my next car? Q. I’ve seen paddle shifters in more vehicles these days, and I was wondering how much of a difference or benefit they are to the overall driving...
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Find a better chicken sandwich at fast-food restaurants
Find a better chicken sandwich at fast-food restaurants Wendy’s, Burger King, Domino’s and Dunkin’ Donuts all recently rolled out splashy new chicken menu items, tempting hungry diners with sandwiches...
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How does Consumer Reports calculate predicted reliability for cars?
How does Consumer Reports calculate predicted reliability for cars? Q. I have been researching cars for my next purchase and would like to know how “predicted reliability” is calculated? I’ve...
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5 best laptops and tablets for back to school
5 best laptops and tablets for back to school Students need a lot more than pencils and notebooks in today’s classrooms: The way they learn has changed radically since computers and the Internet...
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Are curved TVs any better than flat TVs?
Are curved TVs any better than flat TVs? After years of pushing ever-flatter, thinner TVs, manufacturers are throwing buyers a curve—literally, with curved-screen sets. This year Samsung has curved...
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10 things you need to know about the Toyota Prius
10 things you need to know about the Toyota Prius Consumer Reports readers love the Toyota Prius, as evidenced by its high ranking year after year in our annual owner satisfaction survey. And it’s not...
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Vitamix and Ninja face off in a personal blender test
Vitamix and Ninja face off in a personal blender test Ninja and Vitamix share the top spot in Consumer Reports’ Ratings of full-sized blenders. Now the brands are vying for bragging rights in the...
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How to decode a sunscreen label
How to decode a sunscreen label Natural, tear-free, sting-free, and pediatrician recommended. These are just some of the claims sunscreen manufacturers make on their product labels. They may sound...
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Average gas prices
Average gas prices Gas prices are down across the country compared to the week before. The national gasoline average is four cents less from this time last week and unchanged from a year ago. Premium...
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Airplane Wi-Fi expands but gets a lukewarm reception
Airplane Wi-Fi expands but gets a lukewarm reception Your odds of flying on a plane with Internet access keep getting better. A rising number of domestic flights—close to half, according to a New York...
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Water-saving toilets from Consumer Reports’ tests
Water-saving toilets from Consumer Reports’ tests Almost one-third of the water we use in our homes is flushed down the toilet. That’s why federal standards limit new toilets to 1.6 gallons per flush....
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How to go to college free
How to go to college free Starbucks made headlines recently with its plan to help finance four-year college degrees for employees. A deal between the coffee giant and Arizona State University covers...
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ShopSmart Uncovers Hidden Health Risks in Beauty Products
ShopSmart Uncovers Hidden Health Risks in Beauty Products ShopSmart Uncovers Hidden Health Risks in Beauty Products Investigation warns of bogus ‘natural’ beauty claims, ingredients to avoid; Plus,...
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Marta Tellado Named President & CEO of Consumer Reports
Marta Tellado Named President & CEO of Consumer Reports Visionary brings decades of social justice leadership to top advocacy group YONKERS, NY (July 15, 2014) — Consumer Reports, the largest and...
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How to find great used-car deals
How to find great used-car deals Car shopping? Consider this: Most new vehicles lose almost half of their value in the first three years. Afterward, the drop in a car's value slows. That’s why used...
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