Weber Spirit grills top our tests of small and midsize models
Weber Spirit grills top our tests of small and midsize models After months of testing gas grills the results are in and out of the 100-plus grills, the Weber Spirit SP-320 tops Consumer Reports' gas...
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Consumers Union Urges CFPB To Adopt Reforms to Assist Struggling Borrowers To Repay Private Student Loans WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, urged the...
View ArticleLint Lizard, Ninja blender, and Ooma have one thing in common: Consumer...
Lint Lizard, Ninja blender, and Ooma have one thing in common: Consumer Reports likes all three Many infomercial products aren't worth more than the time you spend watching the frantic pitches. But...
View ArticleShopSmart Names the Best Price Comparison Apps
ShopSmart Names the Best Price Comparison Apps Five free tools for savings on the go YONKERS, NY — Apps have made it nearly impossible for the savviest of shoppers to miss a deal anytime, anywhere....
View ArticlePanasonic's first streaming players with Miracast let you send mobile content...
Panasonic's first streaming players with Miracast let you send mobile content to a TV with a swipe of the screen Up until now, if you liked Panasonic's take on Internet content, you had to buy one of...
View ArticleHow DVR, video on demand, and streaming video averted a TV disaster
How DVR, video on demand, and streaming video averted a TV disaster The other night, I nearly missed the nail-biting finale of "The Americans." But a trifecta of TV-watching features and services...
View ArticleFirst drive: Bland Acura RLX is under equipped and outclassed
First drive: Bland Acura RLX is under equipped and outclassed After more than 400 miles of driving the new Acura RLX, I can think of little good to say about it. Being neither luxurious nor sporty,...
View ArticleVideo: Redesigned 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is not out of this world
Video: Redesigned 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is not out of this world When Mitsubishi introduced its redesigned Outlander small SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show last November, few paid attention. With...
View ArticleSmall cars don't always deliver the best fuel economy. Here's what does...
Small cars don't always deliver the best fuel economy. Here's what does... You don't have to cram into a compact car to get good gas mileage. In fact, three popular midsized sedans we've recently...
View ArticleMinimum weight limits on some booster seats may put a child at risk
Minimum weight limits on some booster seats may put a child at risk There's a reason that safety experts recommend keeping your child in an age-appropriate child restraint as long as possible before...
View ArticleBoxee TV is now Boxee Cloud DVR and adds free, basic service
Boxee TV is now Boxee Cloud DVR and adds free, basic service Like Paul Hewson and Declan MacManus—Bono and Elvis Costello, respectively—Boxee is hoping there's some magic in a name change: The company...
View ArticleShopsmart Finds Target, Walmart Offer Lower Prices, Bigger Savings on...
Shopsmart Finds Target, Walmart Offer Lower Prices, Bigger Savings on Over-The-Counter Drugs than CVS, Walgreens Shoppers can save hundreds of dollars a year by changing how and where they shop Drug...
View Article16 smart things to do with your tax refund
16 smart things to do with your tax refund Spring signals the return of warmer weather, blooming flowers and trees, baseball, and more. And for many of you, it's also when your state or federal tax...
View ArticleBest SUVs for third-row seating space
Best SUVs for third-row seating space Automakers tout the size of their SUV's third-row seats claiming they are accessible and usable. And while SUVs are pitched as a hipper alternative to the...
View ArticleLG adds PayPal to its smart TV platform; eBayers rejoice
LG adds PayPal to its smart TV platform; eBayers rejoice In a move sure to please shopping junkies—and those of us, like me, currently following eBay auctions—LG has added PayPal to the list of...
View Article3 tips on taking care of your pricey camera
3 tips on taking care of your pricey camera When you buy an SLR or SLR-like camera, you'll want to take very good care of it; that's not an insignificant investment for most of us. Here are three ways...
View ArticleFive reasons your air conditioner won't work when you need it
Five reasons your air conditioner won't work when you need it This month while some regions of the country are flirting with temperatures in the eighties others are still digging out from snow. But...
View ArticleWill the Panasonic ZT60 be the 'ultimate' plasma TV?
Will the Panasonic ZT60 be the 'ultimate' plasma TV? Last year, Panasonic's VT50-series plasma TVs were the favorite TV sets among many of our testers and editors, thanks to excellent picture quality,...
View ArticleTwo-year-old loses feet in mowing accident, underscoring risks
Two-year-old loses feet in mowing accident, underscoring risks A mowing accident in Florida in which a two-year-old lost both her feet tragically underscores the dangers posed by powerful lawn...
View ArticleCool smart-phone app promises to revolutionize your ride, but beware of...
Cool smart-phone app promises to revolutionize your ride, but beware of subscription fatigue A new service promises the ability for car owners to track their young drivers through a smart phone,...
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