Our recent recommendation that you might want to skip the new weight-loss drug Belviq has generated a lot of buzz. To follow up, we commissioned two Dartmouth professors to look at the evidence and prepare a Drug Facts box for Belviq, ...
Tags: Belviq, Weight-Loss Drug, Health&Medicine
It's rare for a cell phone to explode or seriously overheat—but if it does, it can cause a fire or leave serious burns. Consumers Union, the advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, today joined a call by Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), to have ...
With Y2K long behind us, the greatest threat to mankind appears to be the zombie apocalypse, if "The Walking Dead" and "World War Z" are to be believed. And it is clear from studying those survival training "documentaries" that having the ...
Tags: Zombie Apocalypse, Transportation
Tide is a perennial powerhouse in Consumer Reports' laundry detergent Ratings. This year is no different, with the Procter & Gamble brand accounting for five of nine recommended detergents. But detergents from Wisk and Kirkland Signature, ...
Tags: Tide, Wisk, Laundry Detergent
The first time Zero Motorcycles stopped by our headquarters four years ago, we were intrigued by the promise of electric motorcycles, but our team felt they needed more work. Fast forward a few years, and the new line from Zero comes across ...
Anyone who's ever read Consumer Reports car buying advice knows that it's important to go into a showroom ready to fend off pitches for extras you don't need, like extended warranties, pin striping, and paint protection. But unless you're ...
Tags: Car Colors, Auto Parts
We buy and test hundreds of tires a year. The paces we put them through include evaluating for overall performance for stopping on dry and wet roads, handling, resistance to hydroplaning, winter grip, tread life, and fuel efficiency. In all ...
Tags: Car Tire, Auto Parts
When shopping for kitchen appliances you'll see a dizzying array of choices, from basic models to ones loaded with features. But your countertops might outlast your appliances by years, maybe decades, making this decision one you'll live ...
NHTSA Administrator David Strickland At the Consumer Reports "Fuel Economy: Now and in the Future" event last week, the theme was easy to spot: No matter what kind of car you want, you can find one today that gets good gas mileage. And ...
Tags: Car, Fuel Economy Event
If you're keeping up with the Kardashians, you certainly know that Kim and Kanye West had their baby this weekend, a girl. While we wait to hear the baby's name and whether it will start with K, other nursery news has been coming in. Turns ...
Tags: Kim and Kanye, Baby's Crib
Consumer Reports is hosting an event today for academia, government, industry, and media to explore the state of fuel economy today and look to the future. And you're invited to join the event via live streaming video, or catch the replay ...
Tags: Auto
Consumers who buy the fuel-efficient new cars that will roll out to meet tough new fuel economy standards will save thousands of dollars over the life of the vehicles, according to a new report released today by Consumer Reports. Fuel ...
Choosing a car for a teen can be tough, as there are so many factors to consider. We emphasize safety, reliability, and ease of use for inexperienced drivers in making our ultimate recommendations. We recently posted "Best used car deals ...
Tags: Auto Parts, Auto, used car
Manufacturers often roll out new refrigerators in June, making now a great time to shop, whether you're remodeling the kitchen or your old fridge is on the fritz. You can either take advantage of the latest features in a new model or get a ...
LG and Pantech, two companies that barely made a blip in the smart-phone world until recently, are churning out noteworthy models that earn high scores in Consumer Reports Ratings. Two of their most recent entries, the LG Optimus G Pro and ...
Tags: Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics