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Color-changing LIFX LED lightbulb is ready to party
Color-changing LIFX LED lightbulb is ready to party Few lightbulbs come with as good a story as LIFX. Phil Bosua invented these LEDs. His previous gigs include electrician, drummer, and app...
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A bitcoin warning you should know about
A bitcoin warning you should know about If Google Trends is any indication, many of us have already consigned bitcoin and other virtual curencies to the trash heap of investment history, along with...
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LG G3 smart phone smokes Amazon Fire in Consumer Reports' tests
LG G3 smart phone smokes Amazon Fire in Consumer Reports' tests We’ve just completed our tests of Amazon’s first smart phone, the Fire, and LG’s latest flagship model, the G3. Both phones are...
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Best new car deals
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Pricey printer ink has consumers seeing red
Pricey printer ink has consumers seeing red Although manufacturers continue to pack a variety of features into their inkjet printers, from the ability to print documents and photos faster and with...
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Milk substitutes: Should you sip or skip?
Milk substitutes: Should you sip or skip? The dairy aisle might seem more crowded lately. Soy milk has been around for years, but “milk” made from nuts, seeds, grains, and coconut are gaining shelf...
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Plugged in to our new quick-and-quirky BMW i3 electric car
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Cordless Hoover upright doesn't cut it for carpets
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Chikungunya virus may come to a town near you
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Selling It
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2 bargain sound bars that'll pump up a TV's sound
2 bargain sound bars that'll pump up a TV's sound Do you love your TV’s picture, but find its sound quality about as engaging as the acting in "Sharknado 2"? One of the quickest fixes for a TV with...
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Computer problem? Why tech support often isn't the best place to start.
Computer problem? Why tech support often isn't the best place to start. When it comes to computer tech support, Apple and its stores get top marks from our readers. Still, Apple isn’t perfect and is...
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Reduce your food waste and your grocery bill
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Is EZ Pass contacting you? It may be a scam
Is EZ Pass contacting you? It may be a scam I recently received an e-mail that appeared to come from EZ Pass New York, warning that I had outstanding unpaid tolls and that repeated failed efforts to...
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The pros to know when remodeling your kitchen
The pros to know when remodeling your kitchen In the never-ending battle to keep remodeling costs under control, it’s tempting to skip enlisting outside help. If you know what you want and are working...
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Health gadgets that really work
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Battle over BuckyBalls finally reaches a conclusion
Battle over BuckyBalls finally reaches a conclusion Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, has long warned about the dangers of tiny, powerful magnets used in desk toys such...
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Consumer Reports' Tesla Model S has more than its share of problems
Consumer Reports' Tesla Model S has more than its share of problems A revolutionary car from an innovative automaker, the Tesla Model S has garnered much attention for its accomplishments as a...
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Top cooktop and wall oven combinations
Top cooktop and wall oven combinations The flexible combination of a wall oven and cooktop has become more affordable. In fact, some combos cost less than some standalone ranges—especially pro-style...
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Your next car may not have a spare tire
Your next car may not have a spare tire Most car buyers aren’t in the habit of checking for a spare while they’re kicking tires. But if you’re in the market for a new car, it might be worth a peek in...
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