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Digital zoom will doom your photographs
Digital zoom will doom your photographs At a recent Green Day concert, my daughter and her friend both took pictures of the band with their smart phones. We were sitting pretty far from the stage, so...
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HTC One has all the bells and whistes and lives up to the hype
HTC One has all the bells and whistes and lives up to the hype In the battle for smart-phone supremacy, the highly anticipated HTC One appears to be the Taiwanese manufacturer's best warrior yet....
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Sandy retired from list of tropical storm names
Sandy retired from list of tropical storm names Almost six months after Hurricane Sandy devastated coastal communities from Cuba to the Mid-Atlantic, her name has been retired from the official list...
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The labs are buzzing about our new chain saw tests
The labs are buzzing about our new chain saw tests Superstorm Sandy blew down more trees in New York and New Jersey than any previous storm on record, experts say. And since then there have been...
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Massive air bag recall hits 3.4 million cars; learn what it means to you
Massive air bag recall hits 3.4 million cars; learn what it means to you Six automakers have seen front air bags from supplier Takata blow up in their face, as 3.4 million cars will be recalled...
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Prize-winning Edison2 reveals its sci-fi-looking, 100-mpg car
Prize-winning Edison2 reveals its sci-fi-looking, 100-mpg car The race isn't over for the company that won the Automotive X Prize to develop a fully functional car that gets more than 100 mpg....
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16 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...
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Q&A: Are any car protection plans worth the money?
Q&A: Are any car protection plans worth the money? Q: I recently purchased a new car, and the dealer offered undercoating, rustproofing, and a TST paint protection service for $500. I declined,...
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Lint 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...
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16 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...
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CR Index: Retail Spending Declines as Americans Report Increased Financial...
CR Index: Retail Spending Declines as Americans Report Increased Financial Troubles and Stagnant Sentiment Levels Positive Signs for Sale of Spring, Summer Seasonal Retail Items YONKERS, NY — The...
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Don't let tax-identity theft happen to you
Don't let tax-identity theft happen to you Tax-related identity theft can turn your life upside down and take years to resolve. I know, because it happened to me in 2007, after someone submitted an...
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Used tires gain traction in some states, but consider them unsafe at any speed
Used tires gain traction in some states, but consider them unsafe at any speed In recent weeks, Florida and Texas have crafted proposals to regulate the sale of used tires. Yes, used tires. In this...
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What's the best kind of camera for you?
What's the best kind of camera for you? In our newest digital cameras ratings, you'll find three new advanced cameras from Nikon, including an SLR, the Nikon D5200 ($1,200), and two SLR-like...
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The new Ariens Razor mowers have lawn care in the bag
The new Ariens Razor mowers have lawn care in the bag When Consumer Reports mower testers put new models through their paces in Fort Myers, Florida, each year they look not only for good mowing...
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Evenflo Embrace infant car seat joins our list of top picks
Evenflo Embrace infant car seat joins our list of top picks Impressive crash protection and a price of just $90 helped put the new Evenflo Embrace 35 infant car seat among two other Consumer Reports...
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Telikin Elite review: A touch-screen PC for tech novices
Telikin Elite review: A touch-screen PC for tech novices It's not often easy for an older person with little technical experience—or anyone else who's frustrated by current technology—to jump into the...
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High-powered magnets sets recalled by Toys R Us and other retailers
High-powered magnets sets recalled by Toys R Us and other retailers Super strong rare-earth magnet sets are being recalled by several retailers according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The...
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ShopSmart Reveals List of “Pricey Stinkers”
ShopSmart Reveals List of “Pricey Stinkers” Products That Are Not Worth the Splurge YONKERS, NY — Just because a product has a hefty price tag, doesn’t always mean it delivers what it claims. The May...
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Review: HTC First puts Facebook Home up in your face
Review: HTC First puts Facebook Home up in your face The aptly named HTC First is the first smart phone optimized for Facebook Home, the social-network giant's new interface for Android phones. I've...
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