Edmunds accuses Ford of tricky tire-switching with their Lincoln MKZ test car
Edmunds accuses Ford of tricky tire-switching with their Lincoln MKZ test car Automakers routinely loan vehicles to media outlets for evaluation, leaving magazines, newspapers, and websites trusting...
View ArticleTrader Joe’s Urged to Get “Joe the Pig” Off Drugs for the Holidays
Trader Joe’s Urged to Get “Joe the Pig” Off Drugs for the Holidays Meat Without Drugs Campaign Makes Holiday Push In San Francisco to Convince Trader Joe’s to Stop Selling Meat Raised on Antibiotics...
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 ArticleFamily sedans review: Redesigned Honda Accord excels, Subaru Legacy loses ground
Family sedans review: Redesigned Honda Accord excels, Subaru Legacy loses ground Consumer Reports has completed testing several new or updated family sedans, and the results are a bit mixed. Honda...
View ArticleTablet Talk - from Consumer Reports
Tablet Talk - from Consumer Reports No electronics category has changed more in the past year than tablets -- and all for the better. Tablet Talk Subscribe now! Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org for...
View ArticleShould you stick with Windows 7, at least for now?
Should you stick with Windows 7, at least for now? A quick look at our newest computer Ratings tells an interesting story: Despite the release of the new Windows 8 OS, many Windows 7 computers are...
View ArticleGarmin navigation apps go social, prices drop for the holidays
Garmin navigation apps go social, prices drop for the holidays Garmin just introduced an update to it's smart-phone navigation apps that allows users stay connected while on the road and keep in touch...
View ArticleBuckyballs maker to stop selling magnetic toys due to safety issues
Buckyballs maker to stop selling magnetic toys due to safety issues Maxfield & Oberton will stop selling the popular magnetic toys known as Buckyballs, effective Dec. 19. "Given the precedent...
View ArticleLG recalls washing machines after reports of property damage
LG recalls washing machines after reports of property damage After receiving 343 reports of washing machines spinning so violently that 187 caused property damage, LG has recalled 457,000 top-loading...
View ArticleBest new car deals for SUVs
Best new car deals for SUVs We're in the last days of 2012, a period traditionally considered to be great time to buy a new car and take advantage of manufacturer incentives and rebates. Our recent...
View ArticleInstagram's new terms of service broaden its ability to use your content
Instagram's new terms of service broaden its ability to use your content UPDATE 12/19/12: Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom responded to user concerns yesterday in a blog post that said, among other...
View ArticleChoose the best TV for playing video games
Choose the best TV for playing video games Whether you're a Nintendo Wii U, Microsoft Xbox 360, or Sony PlayStation 3 fan, here are some suggestions that can help you buy the best TV for playing...
View ArticleA Slow Kettle Soup Claim Check - from Consumer Reports
A Slow Kettle Soup Claim Check - from Consumer Reports Consumer Reports recently put Campbell's Slow Kettle Style Soups to the test, to see if they live up to their claims to deliver an experience...
View ArticleCalifornians Get New Protections against Foreclosure Abuses on January 1
Californians Get New Protections against Foreclosure Abuses on January 1 California Law Could Serve As Model for Other States California homeowners struggling to avoid foreclosure will enjoy new state...
View ArticleSmall appliances can help make your dinner a big success
Small appliances can help make your dinner a big success With a roast beast filling the oven and side dishes on every available burner, a holiday host can quickly run out of space to cook a meal and...
View ArticleNine tips for buying kids electronics gifts
Nine tips for buying kids electronics gifts Your kids are asking for them, and you've relented. Here are some tips that will help you make gadget gifts a hit for the children—and for you. Some of...
View ArticleGot too much milk?
Got too much milk? Can kids drink too much milk? Maybe, according to a new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics. It found that while getting enough is key for strong bones, excessive amounts...
View ArticleTide Pods dominate the single-dose detergent market
Tide Pods dominate the single-dose detergent market Single-use laundry detergent packs have been called an emerging public health hazard by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Last month,...
View ArticleEasier credit leads to more underwater auto loans
Easier credit leads to more underwater auto loans The good news for car buyers: Credit is loosening up, giving more consumers access to financing for buying a new or used car. The bad news? As car...
View ArticleTwo strollers designated Don't Buy: Safety Risk due to strangulation hazard
Two strollers designated Don't Buy: Safety Risk due to strangulation hazard Our most recent test of strollers revealed two models that pose a potential strangulation hazard. We have designated these...
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