Motorcycle reliability survey shows what goes wrong
Motorcycle reliability survey shows what goes wrong Many factors can influence choosing a motorcycle, but like cars, chances are reliability will be a consideration. After all, the bike is more than a...
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The best and worst high chairs from our recent tests The cute names of some of today's high chairs—Sprout, Juice, Blossom—belie their serious purpose: keeping your baby safe. Some high chairs are...
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Matching washers and dryers quiet enough for the main floor Most potential homebuyers want their washer and dryer on the main floor of the house, according to a new survey from the National...
View ArticleT-Mobile drops contracts and slashes prices: What it means for you
T-Mobile drops contracts and slashes prices: What it means for you T-Mobile is ending contracts and slashing prices for both service and phones, a refreshing change from the complex plans and high...
View ArticleNew York Auto Show: Models go on major weight-loss diet
New York Auto Show: Models go on major weight-loss diet No, not those models that frequent a runway. Instead, two of the big introductions here at this year's New York auto show are trumpeting major...
View ArticleHow to design a kitchen fit for a foodie
How to design a kitchen fit for a foodie Food Network's Ted Allen develops and tests recipes for his cookbooks so when it came to redesigning his Brooklyn kitchen he knew exactly what he wanted—a...
View ArticleNew York Auto Show: BMW adds Internet radio to new and recent cars
New York Auto Show: BMW adds Internet radio to new and recent cars The New York auto show isn't just about cars. As proof, BMW announced a new suite of apps that will be compatible with iDrive,...
View ArticleLG's mega-capacity refrigerator skimps on energy not space
LG's mega-capacity refrigerator skimps on energy not space LG's latest French-door bottom-freezer, the LG LFX33975ST, has an industry-leading claimed capacity of 33 cubic feet. The use of vacuum...
View ArticleLifeScan recalls OneTouch VerioIQ blood glucose meters
LifeScan recalls OneTouch VerioIQ blood glucose meters Over 90,000 OneTouch VerioIQ blood glucose meters are being recalled by its maker LifeScan, Inc. According to the company, a unit of Johnson...
View ArticleNew York Auto Show: Honda Odyssey minivan cleans up with built-in vacuum
New York Auto Show: Honda Odyssey minivan cleans up with built-in vacuum A built-in vacuum is pure genius for a minivan. You'll find this innovation on the 2014 Honda Odyssey, the lightly freshened...
View ArticleNew York Auto Show: Sharp-looking 2014 Cadillac CTS luxury sedan inspires lust
New York Auto Show: Sharp-looking 2014 Cadillac CTS luxury sedan inspires lust We expect a lot from the redesigned-for-2014 Cadillac CTS. After all, it has some pretty big shoes to fill, but at a...
View ArticleNew York Auto Show: New Toyota Highlander has tough act to follow
New York Auto Show: New Toyota Highlander has tough act to follow All Toyota had to do with their redesigned 2014 Highlander is to top the current Highlander, our 2013 Top Pick Midsized SUV. That car...
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Consumer Reports Survey: Bundling TV, Internet, and Phone Services Point to Big Savings Verizon Fios Triple-Play Leads in Customer Satisfaction Among Major Carriers YONKERS, NY — With carriers...
View ArticleConsumer Reports: So Many Drugstores, So Many Prices; New Report Finds Price...
Consumer Reports: So Many Drugstores, So Many Prices; New Report Finds Price Mayhem at the Pharmacy Tips for getting the best prices when you shop at the pharmacy; plus, why it pays to shop like a...
View Article3 ways to do more with your smart-phone photos
3 ways to do more with your smart-phone photos What do you do with your photos after you capture them on your smart phone? Beyond posting them on Facebook or Instagram, or texting them to your friends...
View ArticleNew York Auto Show: Porsche celebrates 50 years of 911 with a special sports car
New York Auto Show: Porsche celebrates 50 years of 911 with a special sports car For passenger cars, maximum engine speeds don't get much higher than 9,000 rpm. Yet that was the number that keep...
View ArticleNew York Auto Show: Chrysler dresses up the 200 sedan with a special edition
New York Auto Show: Chrysler dresses up the 200 sedan with a special edition Chrysler has partnered with clothing maker Carhartt to produce the 200 S Special Edition. For $28,870, this well-dressed...
View ArticleNew York Auto Show: Chevrolet puts the "Sting" back in the Corvette
New York Auto Show: Chevrolet puts the "Sting" back in the Corvette There aren't many cars that make my heart flutter more than a Corvette. And over the last 20 years, I've been lucky to have driven...
View ArticleDo kids need vitamin D supplements?
Do kids need vitamin D supplements? Some do. Because most breast milk does not contain much vitamin D, the American Academy of Pediatrics says breast-fed infants should get 400 IU daily from...
View ArticleA top-rated steam iron can address your pressing concerns
A top-rated steam iron can address your pressing concerns If you hate to iron then imagine being a steam iron tester at Consumer Reports. To find the best irons, our testers iron basket after basket...
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