FCC's CALM Act puts a lid on loud TV commercials
FCC's CALM Act puts a lid on loud TV commercials In good news for the easily startled, no longer will TV commercials blast your eardrums during show breaks: Today the FCC's CALM rules go into effect....
View Article5 tips: Be a return-friendly shopper this holiday season
5 tips: Be a return-friendly shopper this holiday season You may think you've bought the perfect gift for everyone on your list, but at least some of your recipients are likely to disagree. To help...
View ArticleBaby Jogger City Versa strollers recalled
Baby Jogger City Versa strollers recalled More than 10,000 Baby Jogger City Versa strollers have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada because the stroller's frame can fail to lock, which can cause the...
View ArticleSometimes the best gift is a CR Best Buy
Sometimes the best gift is a CR Best Buy You don't have to spend a lot to give a gift that exceeds expectations. Some of the top-performing small appliances and housewares in Consumer Reports tests...
View ArticleHoliday Tipping - from Consumer Reports
Holiday Tipping - from Consumer Reports Slightly more than half of the respondents to a recent Consumer Reports survey told us they did not tip at least one of the providers whose services they used....
View ArticleFeds sue Nap Nanny infant-recliner maker
Feds sue Nap Nanny infant-recliner maker After the deaths of five infants using Nap Nanny infant recliners, the Consumer Product Safety Commission sued the products' manufacturer in an effort to...
View ArticleLadder safety: Don't get decked while decking the halls
Ladder safety: Don't get decked while decking the halls The refrain to the holiday song "Deck the Halls," goes fa-la-la-la-la not fall-la-la-la-la. But falling is what too many homeowners do when...
View ArticleBuy an iPad for grandma and grandpa this year?
Buy an iPad for grandma and grandpa this year? Got a relative with an age-related eye problem? If so, an iPad or other tablet with a backlit display might make a great gift. The contrast between...
View ArticleCar gifts for those you love (that they will absolutely hate)
Car gifts for those you love (that they will absolutely hate) Buying gifts for loved ones can be hard. You balance between what they need and what they want, what's reasonably priced, and what is an...
View ArticleMake sure your holiday gifts arrive on time this year
Make sure your holiday gifts arrive on time this year You've bought just the right gifts for friends and family, so don't botch things by having presents arrive late. Below you'll find the deadlines...
View ArticleElectronics gifts our experts don't want this year
Electronics gifts our experts don't want this year A couple of weeks ago, editors and testers on Consumer Reports' electronics team shared their personal holiday wish lists with the world. It's great...
View ArticleNokia Lumia 920, HTC Windows Phone 8X nip at the heels of Android stars
Nokia Lumia 920, HTC Windows Phone 8X nip at the heels of Android stars The Lumia 920 and HTC Windows Phone 8X, two of the first Windows Phone 8 models, turned in some of best performances of phones...
View ArticleCadillac's CUE proves complicated controls are all about the implementation
Cadillac's CUE proves complicated controls are all about the implementation Every time Consumer Reports complains about an overly complicated vehicle control system, like Cadillac's CUE or...
View ArticleSafety first when buying toys
Safety first when buying toys It's such fun to watch your child rip open a holiday present and find just what he was hoping for. But as a savvy consumer, you should know that toys are frequent...
View ArticleBaby Jogger City Versa strollers recalled due to fall hazard
Baby Jogger City Versa strollers recalled due to fall hazard More than 10,000 Baby Jogger City Versa strollers have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada because the stroller's frame can fail to lock,...
View ArticleSafety first when buying toys
Safety first when buying toys It's such fun to watch your child rip open a holiday present and find just what he was hoping for. But as a savvy consumer, you should know that toys are frequent...
View ArticleTwo AWD Wagons - from Consumer Reports
Two AWD Wagons - from Consumer Reports You may be thinking SUV for the extra cargo space and all-wheel-drive they provide. But several wagons fill that bill nicely. Two AWD Wagons Subscribe now!...
View ArticleWater Balz, Skulls, Orbs and Flower Toys recalled due to ingestion danger
Water Balz, Skulls, Orbs and Flower Toys recalled due to ingestion danger Dunecraft Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling a series of marble-sized toys that expand when in placed in water. The toys,...
View ArticleOur testers find Windows 8 phones that are easy on the ear, and on the hand
Our testers find Windows 8 phones that are easy on the ear, and on the hand In our most recent lab reviews of smart phones, we finally got our hands on some of the newest Windows 8 devices. While we...
View ArticleGoogle Nexus 10 is first tablet to match iPad in our Ratings
Google Nexus 10 is first tablet to match iPad in our Ratings In our latest tablet Ratings, the 10.1-inch Google Nexus 10 rated as highly as the Apple iPad among Wi-Fi only models, becoming the first...
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