For sale: Road-tested German sports cars
For sale: Road-tested German sports cars The one question we get asked all the time is: "What do you do with your test cars when you're done with them?" Since we buy every car we test, we can't just...
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Nikon Coolpix AW110 camera connects to Wi-Fi, even under water Nikon has included rugged waterproof protection and wireless connectivity in its new 16-megapixel Nikon Coolpix AW110 point-and-shoot...
View ArticleRapid charging at a Tesla EV "Supercharge" station
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View ArticleShould you use Botox or Oxytrol patch OTC for bladder problems? We say maybe...
Should you use Botox or Oxytrol patch OTC for bladder problems? We say maybe not. If you suffer from overactive bladder you now have two new options: Botox injections (yes, the wrinkle-shrinking...
View ArticleWith our iron tests, things get steamy in the labs
With our iron tests, things get steamy in the labs When faced with baskets of wrinkled laundry what you really need is an iron that produces a lot of steam, or a family that wouldn't mind plenty of...
View ArticleSamsung ATIV Odyssey Windows 8 phone reviewed: Basic yet appealing
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View ArticleVideo: Behind the wheel of the redesigned 2014 Mazda6
Video: Behind the wheel of the redesigned 2014 Mazda6 We just took delivery of our 2014 Mazda6 Sport test car. This isn't our first encounter with Mazda's redesigned mainstream sedan; we drove a...
View ArticleiCade Mobile game controller reviewed: Games on Apple devices made easier
iCade Mobile game controller reviewed: Games on Apple devices made easier The iCade Mobile ($49.99) game controller for the iPad, iPhone, or iPod lets you play some of your favorite mobile games with...
View ArticleConsumer Reports’ Ratings of Eleven Cancer Screenings Include Eight Most...
Consumer Reports’ Ratings of Eleven Cancer Screenings Include Eight Most Should Avoid Report shines a light on hyped screenings that confuse rather than clarify YONKERS, NY — In its March issue,...
View ArticleBest boxed chocolates to melt your Valentine's heart
Best boxed chocolates to melt your Valentine's heart It's not too early to think about Valentine's Day gifts, especially if you plan to lavish your loved one with chocolates available only by mail...
View ArticleFive great free apps for Super Bowl XLVII
Five great free apps for Super Bowl XLVII On February 3, the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers will battle it out for football supremacy in New Orleans' Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Whichever team...
View ArticleRIM, now 'BlackBerry,' shows off new Q10 and Z10 smart phones and OS
RIM, now 'BlackBerry,' shows off new Q10 and Z10 smart phones and OS Updated with videos, below. After more than a year, RIM has finally taken the wraps off new BlackBerry smart phones that use...
View ArticleBuzzword: Hybrid drive
Buzzword: Hybrid drive What it means: You've probably heard the term "hybrid drive" if you're thinking about buying a new computer. A hybrid drive pairs a traditional spinning-disk hard drive with a...
View ArticleUpdated Jaguar XF gets new engines, runs on all fours
Updated Jaguar XF gets new engines, runs on all fours Describe a European luxury car with a 3.0-liter supercharged V6, all-wheel-drive, and eight-speed automatic, and one name probably comes to mind:...
View ArticleMost adults vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases
Most adults vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases Vaccines aren't just for kids. There are nearly a dozen recommended vaccines besides flu shots for grownups age 19 and older to protect against...
View ArticleLife-saving crash avoidance technology heading to big rigs
Life-saving crash avoidance technology heading to big rigs Sharing the road with big trucks scares almost all of us sometimes. You see a semi closing in on your car and worry if the trucker will brake...
View ArticleSmart phones that solve photo problems
Smart phones that solve photo problems Some of today's most sophisticated smart phones include camera features that resolve age-old problems. One perennial challenge, for example, is taking a group...
View ArticleNinja, Vitamix share top spot in latest blender Ratings
Ninja, Vitamix share top spot in latest blender Ratings In Consumer Reports' latest blender Ratings, featuring a dozen new models and a slightly revised scoring system, a $60 blender and one costing...
View ArticleDon't let grilling fumbles ruin your Super Bowl party
Don't let grilling fumbles ruin your Super Bowl party Super Bowl Sunday always has some drama—sibling rivalries, halftime wardrobe malfunctions, a nail biting finish—and then there's the food. Feeding...
View ArticleEat like a bird during the Super Bowl
Eat like a bird during the Super Bowl If you're feasting on football fare while watching the epic matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers on Super Bowl Sunday, you may end up...
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