Our Tesla Model S gets a third-row seat and now seats seven
Our Tesla Model S gets a third-row seat and now seats seven The Tesla Model S continues to entertain us with its engaging driving characteristics and wicked speed. And now, it provides three-row...
View ArticleFive common household products that can poison your child
Five common household products that can poison your child Every day two children die and more than 300 kids under the age of 19 are treated in emergency rooms as a result of unintentional poisoning....
View Article554,000 Lighting Science Group LED lightbulbs recalled due to fire hazard
554,000 Lighting Science Group LED lightbulbs recalled due to fire hazard After receiving 68 reports of LEDs overheating, including some that produced fire or smoke, the Lighting Science Group has...
View ArticleGenerator sales stoke risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
Generator sales stoke risk of carbon monoxide poisoning Purchased a portable generator recently? You need to make sure your home has working carbon monoxide alarms. Any equipment that runs on an...
View ArticleHow to control your kid's in-app purchases
How to control your kid's in-app purchases Consumerist (our sister site) just ran a story about a couple of hapless parents, a five-year-old Littlest Pet Shop player, and a $120 charge the child...
View ArticleRoku 3 first look: Is it good enough to make you upgrade?
Roku 3 first look: Is it good enough to make you upgrade? Thanks to a winning combination of solid performance, lots of content, and affordable prices, Roku streaming media players have become a...
View ArticleRefreshed 2014 Kia Sorento enters our test program, with a fresh face and...
Refreshed 2014 Kia Sorento enters our test program, with a fresh face and more power We've always been impressed with current Kia Sorento's strong powertrain, secure handling, and roomy interior. For...
View ArticleTune in to Consumer Reports for car buying advice
Tune in to Consumer Reports for car buying advice Earlier this month, the Consumer Reports auto engineers hosted a pilot program, taking live calls from readers in a radio-show format. This trial...
View ArticleSoda and sugary drinks linked to 180,000 deaths a year
Soda and sugary drinks linked to 180,000 deaths a year Consumption of soda and other sugary drinks might be linked to some 180,000 deaths a year worldwide, including 25,000 in the U.S., according to a...
View ArticleThe disappointing dozen: Cars that fail our tests
The disappointing dozen: Cars that fail our tests The Consumer Reports Annual Autos Issue is a great resource for researching the best cars. Flip through the magazine or tour the website, and it is...
View ArticleTop performing double wall ovens for multitasking cooks
Top performing double wall ovens for multitasking cooks One of the great things about a wall oven is that you don't have to contort your body into a pretzel to remove baked goods or a heavy roast. A...
View ArticleTests show that big-rig bumpers pose risks to cars in certain crashes
Tests show that big-rig bumpers pose risks to cars in certain crashes Big-rig trailers are required to have underride guards on the back, essentially "bumpers" to prevent cars from running beneath the...
View ArticleBest used cars for under $15,000
Best used cars for under $15,000 Buying a used car can be a great way to save money. The trick is to find a not only a good deal, but a good car—one that will be safe, reliable, and enjoyable for...
View ArticleTaking Ritalin to get smarter is a bad idea, experts say
Taking Ritalin to get smarter is a bad idea, experts say More kids, with the blessing of their doctors and parents, take drugs to improve their attention, focus, and memory, even when they don't have...
View ArticleAce Hardware's free paint giveaway is deja blue all over again
Ace Hardware's free paint giveaway is deja blue all over again Without spending a dime here's your chance to try an interior paint that performed impressively in Consumer Reports' tests and that we...
View ArticleBuying the top-rated Samsung Galaxy S III can save you money
Buying the top-rated Samsung Galaxy S III can save you money The Samsung Galaxy S4 smart phone will debut this evening at a press event at Radio City Hall in New York City, much to the excitement of...
View ArticleFirst look: Samsung Galaxy S 4 has some things borrowed, some things new
First look: Samsung Galaxy S 4 has some things borrowed, some things new Samsung tonight took the wraps off its new Galaxy S 4 smart phone, the new flagship for its innovative S brand line whose other...
View ArticleCan coffee-bean supplements really help you lose weight?
Can coffee-bean supplements really help you lose weight? Q. I've read lately that supplements made from unroasted coffee beans can help you lose weight. Is that true? A. We wouldn't bet on it. Yes,...
View ArticleConfusing laundry caps can lead to overdosing
Confusing laundry caps can lead to overdosing You know your life isn't what it should be when you have to use a flashlight to find the appropriate fill line on the inside of a laundry detergent cap....
View ArticleAfter flaw is fixed, the Mutsy Evo stroller passes our tests
After flaw is fixed, the Mutsy Evo stroller passes our tests Consumer Reports has removed its "Don't Buy: Safety Risk" designation from a stroller it tested last year after finding that a newer model...
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