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Superstorm Sandy, six months later: An exclusive survey of its impact
Superstorm Sandy, six months later: An exclusive survey of its impact Six months ago today—on October 29, 2012—Sandy slammed into the mid-Atlantic region. A new Consumer Reports survey documents the...
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Apple is tops when it comes to computer tech support
Apple is tops when it comes to computer tech support In our latest reader survey of computer technical support, Apple bested its own scores from last year's survey and walloped other brand-name...
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Low-priced kitchen cabinets with top-drawer features
Low-priced kitchen cabinets with top-drawer features New cabinets can make a huge impact on your kitchen—and an equally huge dent in your budget. Consumer Reports' surveys have shown that readers who...
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Whirlpool dishwasher's overnight cycle not the stuff of dreams
Whirlpool dishwasher's overnight cycle not the stuff of dreams With more and more delay-start options to choose from on today's dishwashers, you might assume that a cycle called "overnight" would be...
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Study reveals which car crash avoidance technology can be a proven lifesaver
Study reveals which car crash avoidance technology can be a proven lifesaver Many new cars boast technology to help drivers avoid a crash, and now a new study finds that one system is a standout in...
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Consumer Reports Tests: Bacteria on Turkey Raised Without Antibiotics Showed...
Consumer Reports Tests: Bacteria on Turkey Raised Without Antibiotics Showed Significantly Less Antibiotic Resistance than Bacteria on Conventional Turkey Ninety percent of samples had one or more of...
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New Nest learning thermostat feels the heat of the sun
New Nest learning thermostat feels the heat of the sun The Nest Learning Thermostat is already one of the smartest devices on the market, learning your habits and controlling your home's climate...
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Even popular cars are at risk for problems
Even popular cars are at risk for problems Most shoppers approach buying a used car with trepidation. Sure, used cars cost less than new ones, but they carry risks--namely, inconvenient break downs...
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LG curved-screen 55-inch OLED TV will cost you $13,500
LG curved-screen 55-inch OLED TV will cost you $13,500 Would you pay $13,500 to be the first one on your block with a 55-inch OLED TV with a curved screen? Bases on an announcement this week from LG...
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Five great refrigerators for small kitchens
Five great refrigerators for small kitchens Maybe you've downsized from a big house in the burbs to a smaller city condo. Or you're a DINK—that's "double income, no kids" household—who has made the...
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Top 10 excuses for speeding
Top 10 excuses for speeding Admit it. We've all nudged past the speed limit, either to keep up with the flow of traffic or to shave precious minutes off a drive. And we all know it compromises fuel...
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2014 Toyota 4Runner gets facelift when an extreme makeover was needed
2014 Toyota 4Runner gets facelift when an extreme makeover was needed The 2014 4Runner receives a dramatic make over, giving it the enraged visage of a mouth-breathing Transformers Decepticon, but the...
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Talking Cars: Our latest show covers Tesla, small SUVs, and a sideways track...
Talking Cars: Our latest show covers Tesla, small SUVs, and a sideways track tour Watch our automotive experts chat about new road test results and answer reader questions in the third episode of...
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Consumer Reports: 58.2 Million Americans Had a Malware Infection on Their...
Consumer Reports: 58.2 Million Americans Had a Malware Infection on Their Home Pc Last Year 9.2 Million Fell Victim to ‘Phishing’ Schemes; Avast Free Antivirus, G Data Score High in CR’s Ratings of...
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Consumer Reports: Four In Ten Smart Phone Users Fail To Take the Most Basic...
Consumer Reports: Four In Ten Smart Phone Users Fail To Take the Most Basic Security Measures 7.1 Million Had a Smart Phone that was Destroyed, Lost, or Stolen and Unrecovered; CR’s Mobile Security...
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Consumer Reports: 39 percent of smart phone users don't secure their phones
Consumer Reports: 39 percent of smart phone users don't secure their phones Smart phones are fast replacing home computers for many daily online activities. But 39 percent of the more than 100 million...
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Consumer Reports video: 3 ways to keep your smart phone secure
Consumer Reports video: 3 ways to keep your smart phone secure Many smart phone users don't adequately secure their phones, according to our latest survey. If that group includes you, here are three...
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Ultra-high-performance tires show glaring differences on ice
Ultra-high-performance tires show glaring differences on ice Even though winter is over, our cold-weather testing continues. We've just completed two tests with our latest tire group: stopping on ice...
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Consumer Reports survey: How safe is your home computer?
Consumer Reports survey: How safe is your home computer? Consumers' home PCs were no safer than they were last year, our annual State of the Net survey found. Heavy spam afflicted 43 percent of those...
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How to keep your lawn healthy while waiting for a rainy day
How to keep your lawn healthy while waiting for a rainy day With states in the Midwest bracing for flooding and a rare May snowstorm predicted in the Plains states, other parts of the country have...
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