Kenmore is floored by how many Americans dislike vacuuming
Kenmore is floored by how many Americans dislike vacuuming If a recent survey by Kenmore has it right, there are a lot of dirty floors in America. One in 10 of those asked said they're only prompted...
View ArticleTrick or treat! Tips for Halloween safety
Trick or treat! Tips for Halloween safety Parents know the drill--they want their little ones to have a super-fun and not-too-spooky time trick-or-treating, all the while staying safe. No problem:...
View ArticleIsis Mobile Wallet tests begin—but will consumers take to pay-by-phone?
Isis Mobile Wallet tests begin—but will consumers take to pay-by-phone? Three big cellular service providers yesterday announced a "milestone" in the transformation of your smart phone into a payment...
View ArticleWireless carriers on track to provide overage alerts to customers
Wireless carriers on track to provide overage alerts to customers Good news for anyone who's suffered from bill shock: The FCC announced today that wireless carriers have fulfilled their commitment to...
View ArticleDetergent pods an emerging public health hazard, says CDC
Detergent pods an emerging public health hazard, says CDC A report released today by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirms what we've known for some time: that exposure to single-use...
View ArticleNissan recalls 2012-2013 Altima due to incorrectly torqued bolts
Nissan recalls 2012-2013 Altima due to incorrectly torqued bolts Nissan has recalled 13,919 of its 2012-2013 Altima sedans because they may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power...
View ArticleDoctors say magnetic balls caused dozens of injuries in past two years
Doctors say magnetic balls caused dozens of injuries in past two years A study released today says that hundreds of children and teens have been treated by physicians, with dozens needing surgery for...
View Article50 years ago inventor of the LED knew it had a bright future
50 years ago inventor of the LED knew it had a bright future All this talk about LEDs replacing incandescent lightbulbs isn't new. Just ask the man who invented the first practical semiconductor LED...
View ArticleWith iPad mini, Apple makes a big splash in small-tablet market
With iPad mini, Apple makes a big splash in small-tablet market Apple jumped into the smaller-tablet market today with the launch of the new 7.9-inch iPad mini, in most ways a smaller version of its...
View ArticleNew 2013 Ford Fusion makes a good first impression
New 2013 Ford Fusion makes a good first impression The Ford Fusion has been a solid, well-rounded contender in the competitive family sedan category since its introduction in 2006, but that...
View ArticleFederal judge lets company stay anonymous in suit over CPSC complaint data
Federal judge lets company stay anonymous in suit over CPSC complaint data A federal judge's ruling allows a company known only as "Company Doe" to permanently prevent consumers from getting any...
View ArticleApple spruces up the iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini
Apple spruces up the iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini In addition to entering the small-tablet market today with the iPad mini, Apple reasserted itself in the computer market as well, by introducing a...
View ArticleThe Best Quick Stuffing - from Consumer Reports
The Best Quick Stuffing - from Consumer Reports For many, Thanksgiving dinner isn't complete without stuffing. But making stuffing from scratch may be a stretch. Here's how 11 packaged stuffings fared...
View ArticleSpray-on wheel cleaners may not be worth it
Spray-on wheel cleaners may not be worth it Alloy wheels are strong, stylish, and save weight, but their open-spoke design and contoured surfaces make them a magnet for brake dust and road grime. A...
View ArticleThe pumpkin patch takes over: Store shelves are bursting with pumpkin goodies
The pumpkin patch takes over: Store shelves are bursting with pumpkin goodies If you love pumpkin, then this is the year for you: It's everywhere. Supermarkets have gone way beyond the obligatory...
View ArticleAmazon Instant Video now on 2012 Samsung Smart TVs
Amazon Instant Video now on 2012 Samsung Smart TVs If the lack of Amazon Instant Video as a streaming option has been keeping you away from a Samsung Smart TV, you can now feel free to embrace one—the...
View ArticleRedesigned 2013 Nissan Pathfinder emphasizes everyday qualities
Redesigned 2013 Nissan Pathfinder emphasizes everyday qualities Redesigned from the ground-up for 2013, the new Pathfinder drives a lot like a lifted Nissan Altima. We get the feeling that is exactly...
View ArticleLead paint still poses a risk in millions of American homes
Lead paint still poses a risk in millions of American homes Given that lead paint was banned back in 1978, it's easy to think of lead poisoning as a thing of the past, like polio and smallpox. But...
View ArticleIsis Mobile Wallet tests begin—but will consumers take to pay-by-phone?
Isis Mobile Wallet tests begin—but will consumers take to pay-by-phone? Three big cellular service providers yesterday announced a "milestone" in the transformation of your smart phone into a payment...
View ArticleSurprise! Your 'new' Apple iPad isn't quite so new
Surprise! Your 'new' Apple iPad isn't quite so new The fourth-generation iPad that Apple announced yesterday hardly renders the previous iPad obsolete. It does offer a speedier processor, faster...
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