Motor City is the undisputed capital for concept- and production-car unveilings in the United States. This annual event promises more than 50 vehicle debuts this year, starting Monday morning. And Consumer Reports is on the scene to deliver ...
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Jack-o'-lanterns are an essential part of Halloween decorations, whether you're going to create a sophisticated, over-the-top masterpiece or more of a homespun, simple look. No matter the effort, you need to be careful, because pumpkin ...
Tags: Halloween Pumpkin, Halloween decorations, hospitals dealing, Injury
Homeowners in the dozen or so states affected by Superstorm Sandy are starting to get their lives in order. Unfortunately, for many people that means cleaning up a property littered with myriad branches, sticks, and other detritus thrown ...
Tags: chain saw, Chain saw sales, chain saw tests, chain saw needs
Anyone shopping for a dishwasher these days knows they typically don't come cheap. The 90 tested models in our Ratings sell at an average price of more than $950. True, some brands aim for value rather than dazzling performance, and a few ...
Tags: dishwasher, Washing, drying, machine
Mindfulness training is becoming a common part of psychological therapy, although you may still not fully understand it. That's a shame, because it's a useful method for aiding behavior change, such as that involved in weight loss, and ...
Tags: dieter, psychological therapy, clinical psychologist, eating
Last time you had a CT scan did your doctor tell you that it would expose you to radiation? Probably not, according to a study out this week. And even if you were told, you might underestimate the radiation dose, too. Researchers from the ...
Tags: patients, radiation risks, CT scans, radiation dose
We're currently reviewing the Bodyguard 260P treadmill ($3,399, shown below), the first such piece of exercise equipment we've tested with iPad integration, in this case via the Imagine by Bodyguard fitness app. To use the feature, you'll ...
Tags: treadmill, iPad, exercise equipment, Lightning adapter
The makers of Charmin believe that we should all stop pretending that we don't read in the bathroom. In fact, in a lengthy new ad running in Rolling Stone magazine, Charmin says "everyone needs bathroom entertainment that goes beyond ...
Tags: Charmin, mobile phone app, taboo, bathroom entertainment
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 background and text on those devices makes reading easier for people with macular ...
Tags: iPad, backlit display, tablet, Retina display
Safety concerns over single-use laundry detergents pods escalated again today with an official alert from the Consumer Products Safety Commission advising parents and caregivers to lock up these products and keep them away from children. In ...
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After the deaths of five infants using Nap Nanny infant recliners, the Consumer Product Safety Commission sued the products' manufacturer in an effort to prevent further tragedy. The recliner was originally recalled in 2010 after the first ...
Tags: infant recliners, Nap Nanny, infant recliner, crib bumpers
This week, Home Depot and Lowe's both announced new additions to to their major appliance lineups. Home Depot, the nation's largest home improvement chain, will begin selling appliances from Samsung on Sunday. Number two Lowe's will start ...
Tags: appliance brands, appliance lineups, LG appliances, washer, dryer
Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y., has "recalled to inspect" 800,000 Newborn Rock 'n Play Sleepers for mold that can develop between the seat cushion and frame when it remains moist or is infrequently cleaned. The recall was announced ...
Tags: Play infant sleepers, Play Sleepers, Sleepers, Play infant recliners
The second I saw the email I jumped up from my desk, images of lights and warmth and refrigerated food dancing in my head. It was Thursday, November 1; four days after Sandy left much of the eastern United States, including my house, ...
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If a small appliance is on someone's holiday wish list, be sure to check the latest results from Consumer Reports' tests. Sales of these countertop wares have been robust, despite the down economy, which has kept manufacturers busy vying to ...
Tags: Small appliance, Blenders, Stand mixers, Toasters