19 acres of power equipment on display at expo in Louisville
19 acres of power equipment on display at expo in Louisville Car lovers have the big auto shows in Detroit and New York and gadget gurus flock to the Consumer Electronics Show. But to see the latest...
View ArticleMetroPCS gets the Galaxy S III, adding to the no-contract options for leading...
MetroPCS gets the Galaxy S III, adding to the no-contract options for leading phones MetroPCS today announced it will carry the Samsung Galaxy S III, a move that continues a trend to low-priced...
View ArticleConsumer watchdog to oversee debt collectors
Consumer watchdog to oversee debt collectors The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has published a rule that will allow the agency to supervise large consumer debt collectors for the first time....
View ArticleHurricane Sandy intensifies, may threaten East Coast
Hurricane Sandy intensifies, may threaten East Coast Buffeted by wind and pelted with rain, Jamaica braced itself for landfall by Hurricane Sandy, which became the season's tenth hurricane earlier...
View ArticleCub Cadet and Troy-Bilt mowers show promise at Green Expo
Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt mowers show promise at Green Expo In Consumer Reports latest lawn mower tests, a couple of self-propelled, walk-behind mowers from Troy-Bilt showed great improvement. Still,...
View ArticleOn Gateway One ZX6980 Windows 8 desktop, not all controls are equal
On Gateway One ZX6980 Windows 8 desktop, not all controls are equal The Gateway One ZX6980 is an all-in-one desktop with both a touchscreen and gesture controls. So along with the keyboard and mouse,...
View ArticleMany Banana Boat sunscreens pulled from shelves, and lose our top Rating
Many Banana Boat sunscreens pulled from shelves, and lose our top Rating Twenty-three Banana Boat sunscreens are being pulled from shelves because of concerns they might burn your skin if you come too...
View ArticleA Febreze Claim Check - from Consumer Reports
A Febreze Claim Check - from Consumer Reports Can Febreze Air Effects really mask odors such as a dead fish and a sweaty body builder? Consumer Reports put the claim to the test. Febreze Claim Check...
View ArticleEnergy drinks linked to cases of caffeine toxicity
Energy drinks linked to cases of caffeine toxicity Incident reports filed with the Food and Drug Administration linking the energy drink Monster with five deaths in recent years have cast doubts on...
View ArticleHow to protect your car on Halloween
How to protect your car on Halloween Want to hear something spooky? Halloween tricks seem to have started early this year. And your car is not immune. Every October goblins, ghouls, and even zombies...
View ArticleDream on Me recalls infant swings and high chairs due to strangulation hazard
Dream on Me recalls infant swings and high chairs due to strangulation hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 560 Happy Swing II infant...
View ArticleAmazon Black Friday sales start on Nov. 19th, and Gold Box deals are back
Amazon Black Friday sales start on Nov. 19th, and Gold Box deals are back We're still weeks away from having to figure out what size turkey we need to buy this year—but some retailers are already...
View ArticleStudy finds New Jersey license plate decal reduces teen crashes
Study finds New Jersey license plate decal reduces teen crashes Nearly two and a half years ago, New Jersey became the first state to require drivers under age 21 with a permit or provisional...
View ArticleWill the all-new Chevrolet Corvette live up to the hype?
Will the all-new Chevrolet Corvette live up to the hype? Few redesigns are received with as much fanfare in the automotive industry as a new Chevrolet Corvette. Self-proclaimed as America's sports...
View ArticleKey remodeling index shows most activity in seven years
Key remodeling index shows most activity in seven years An important indicator of remodeling robustness jumped five points this past quarter climbing back to 2005 levels, according to the National...
View ArticlePhotoPlus Expo 2012: Samsung Galaxy Camera has Android, Wi-Fi, and 3G/4G
PhotoPlus Expo 2012: Samsung Galaxy Camera has Android, Wi-Fi, and 3G/4G At the PhotoPlus Expo trade show—taking place in New York City this week—the Samsung booth had on view one of the most...
View ArticlePhotoPlus Expo 2012: Canon PowerShot Sx50 HS superzoom
PhotoPlus Expo 2012: Canon PowerShot Sx50 HS superzoom At PhotoPlus Expo, the Canon booth is displaying several recently announced models—but the most intriguing for me is the 12-megapixel Canon...
View ArticleQuestions of Money - from Consumer Reports
Questions of Money - from Consumer Reports Consumer Reports financial experts answer subscriber questions about shopping for insurance and its effect on ones credit score, and whether it's possible to...
View ArticleMicrosoft Windows 8: What it means for you
Microsoft Windows 8: What it means for you Today is Windows 8 Day, the release of Microsoft's first new OS in three years. Starting today, Windows 8 is pre-installed on new Windows-based computers,...
View ArticleSmart road tips for Halloween
Smart road tips for Halloween Halloween is a holiday that is supposed to be scary, but as costumed children hit the roads for treats, safety should be a top priority to ensure no true horrors occur....
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