Getting a good night's sleep when it's hot and sticky can be a challenge, especially if you don't have air conditioning. And your mattress matters. In Consumer Reports mattress tests, we found that some mattresses are more breathable than ...
More than 18 months ago, Google Wallet was launched on the Sprint cellular network amid hoopla that payment-by-smart-phone technology at cashiers nationwide would replace your plastic debit and credit cards. Since then, AT&T, T-Mobile, and ...
Tags: CR Money Minute, Mobile Wallet
The fact that Google Glass is months away from launch hasn't dimmed speculation about what the most-anticipated tech product of 2013 will be like to use when it actually lands in stores (late this year, a Google spokesperson confirmed to ...
Tags: Google Glass, Consumer Electronics
A 47-year-old New Jersey woman was killed on Wednesday by a fire that investigators are blaming on a faulty dishwasher, according to NorthJersey.com. The tragedy is a reminder of the potential dangers that can result from defective ...
Tags: Dishwasher, Consumer Electronics
With more styles to choose from, sinks and faucets are no longer an afterthought in planning a kitchen remodel. To find durable sinks and functional faucets, the testers at Consumer Reports rolled up their sleeves and stained and scoured 18 ...
Tags: Kitchen Sink, Faucet
When Consumer Reports tests floors, it spends weeks scuffing, scratching, and dropping weights on wood, laminate and vinyl flooring and exposing samples to intense UV light. Not all floors stand up to such abuse. In your own home, some ...
Tags: Old Floor, Construction&Decoration
Yes. Acetaminophen (Tylenol and generic) is actually a better choice than Advil, Motrin, or related drugs for people who take a daily aspirin but need relief for minor aches and pains. While a daily low-dose aspirin can slash the risk of ...
Silver Cross pram? Don't be silly. Maclaren or iCandy? Pish posh. The Duchess of Cambridge has snubbed these esteemed British brands and instead chosen a Bugaboo Cameleon stroller made by a Dutch company. This puts the expectant mother in ...
Tags: Kate Middleton, Bugaboo Stroller
Looking to get your teen a set of wheels for the summer or for traveling to school in the fall? There are many vehicles to choose from, but smart money is on those models that prioritize safety, reliability, and ease of use for ...
The average cost of a kitchen remodel is $19,802, according to a Consumer Reports survey of more than 5,000 readers nationwide. If you're planning on custom cabinets, professional appliances, and other high-end features, the price tag will ...
Tags: Kitchen Remodel, Cost
Refrigerator manufacturers are making more freshness claims. For example, LG's Push & Seal Crisper Drawer is supposed to remove air with the push of a button, "sealing the compartment to help maintain freshness within." GE's ClimateKeeper ...
Tags: Refrigerator, Food, Consumer Electronics
With dishwashers dialing back on water and energy use to meet federal standards, you might think that it's tougher to get your dinner dishes clean. But at Consumer Reports we found a number of dishwashers that aced our tougher energy tests, ...
Tags: Dishwasher, Dishes
On a recent Saturday, over 30 teenage drivers (most accompanied by their parents) made their way to Consumer Reports Auto Test Center in rural Connecticut for an experience that could one day save their lives. These teens were enrolled in ...
Several major U.S. banks are beta-testing a new way to give you access to your mobile banking account, which could mark the beginning of the end for your password headaches, according to Toby Rush, CEO of EyeVerify, a Kansas City, Kan., ...
Tags: Consumer Electronics, Smart Phone, Phone
Envirocon Technologies, Inc., Midland, TX, has launched Lemi Shine Original Pacs, a 12.7-oz pouch with 20 pre-filled and perfectly sized doses of the company's best-selling product. The Pacs offer all the same benefits and power of Lemi ...