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Faster processors, longer battery life, and more coming to tablets and laptops
Faster processors, longer battery life, and more coming to tablets and laptops The 2014 International CES happens January 7 to 10, and Consumer Reports reporters and analysts will be there in full...
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10 worst cars of 2013
10 worst cars of 2013 Each year Consumer Reports buys and tests more than 80 vehicles on our track (see how we test), and while there were some cars really impressed us this year (ahem, Chevrolet...
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How safe is your baby’s medicine bottle?
How safe is your baby’s medicine bottle? Drug accidents send more kids under the age of 6 to the emergency room than car crashes. About 10,000 cases a year involve liquid medications, such as cough...
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Our experts discuss the best and worst cars of 2013
Our experts discuss the best and worst cars of 2013 Just in time for New Year’s, our auto testing staff takes a look back at their favorites—and not-so-favorites—from 2013. It’s a very personal look...
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14 free apps to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions
14 free apps to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions While more than four in 10 Americans will make a New Year’s resolution, nearly a third of those will fail to keep them—that is, if last year’s...
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The Best Strollers of 2013
The Best Strollers of 2013 Strollers have changed a lot since the classic English pram. Today’s best strollers, according to parents, offer more flexibility and are lightweight and easy to use. But...
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Healthy picks for holiday parties
Healthy picks for holiday parties Advice on how to stick with healthy eating abounds this time of year. Unfortunately, much of it would have you nibbling crudités and sipping sparking water with lemon...
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Starting a new health plan?
Starting a new health plan? At least 6 million Americans are starting new health coverage tomorrow, including about 2 million who have purchased plans through their state’s health insurance...
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Got a New Year's hangover? Don't get behind the wheel
Got a New Year's hangover? Don't get behind the wheel Sure, you know that drinking alcohol and driving are a dangerous mix. But if you rang in 2014 a little too heartily last night and are now...
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6 products on deep discount in January
6 products on deep discount in January This time of year you see plenty of sales signs in stores. You might think just about everything is discounted after the holidays. But Consumer Reports product...
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5 ways to slash your monthly cable TV bill
5 ways to slash your monthly cable TV bill The average monthly cable TV bill for American households in 2011 was $86, according to market research company, The NPD Group. Fast-forward to 2015 and,...
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LG says more OLED TVs are coming this year
LG says more OLED TVs are coming this year As if showcasing a 105-inch Ultra HD (UHD) TV next week at CES isn't enough, LG will also be unveiling three new OLED TVs at the technology trade show,...
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Best & worst values
Best & worst values We think that real value is not necessarily how much you spend but what you get for your money. Vehicles that are reliable, perform well, and don't cost much to own represent...
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Today's kid tablets have grown up
Today's kid tablets have grown up Tablets meant just for kids can come with some very grown-up features, as we discovered in our first review roundup last December. Now more and more of these...
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10 tips for safe winter driving
10 tips for safe winter driving Winter has arrived, and with the change of seasons comes the threat of nasty weather. Before winter strikes in full force, make sure you and your car are ready. As you...
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2014 Kawasaki motorcycles bring thrills at both ends of the spectrum
2014 Kawasaki motorcycles bring thrills at both ends of the spectrum The motorcycle industry is seeing a sales resurgence, with riders coming from different quarters looking for two-wheel escapism....
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Solar-powered Ford C-Max Energi hints at future without gas, or even plugs
Solar-powered Ford C-Max Energi hints at future without gas, or even plugs Engineers, including university students, have been working for decades on sun-powered cars. But the reality is, today’s...
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Beat the winter blues
Beat the winter blues The days are short, the sun is MIA, the holidays are over, and the weather is as inviting as a wet wool blanket. No wonder you feel like climbing back into bed with a pint of ice...
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Find the best snow shovel
Find the best snow shovel Even people with a snow blower need to shovel sometimes, and our snow blower testers have plenty of advice on which snow shovels work best. When shopping, keep in mind that...
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It's lights out for the incandescent lightbulb
It's lights out for the incandescent lightbulb The New Year may look a lot like the old, but not in the lightbulb aisle. As of January 1st the most popular bulb, the 60-watt incandescent, is on its...
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