We Found the 8 Best Prime Day Laptop Deals (2024)

Big sale events like Amazon Prime Day are the best time of year to snag discounts on tech, especially essential gadgets like laptops. Well, there’s good news. Many of our favorite laptops—and gaming laptops—are on sale. We’ve curated our selection to the absolute top five Prime Day laptop deals so you don’t have to waste…

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Get More Money for Your Used Car

Take an Instant Cash OfferBest for: Paid-off, lower-mileage cars with a solid maintenance-record paper trail. Pros: You’ll get an online offer within a few minutes that will be honored for several days and may be the most competitive option. In the CR survey, the majority of people who sold their car to Carvana got more…

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Is Corn Good for You?

The biggest nutritional boon for corn is that it’s an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which give the kernels their yellow color. (White corn has very little lutein and zeaxanthin.) These two antioxidants are often grouped together, but many foods that are considered good sources, such as leafy greens, are actually rich in only…

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J.D. Vance Is Donald Trump’s Pick for Vice President

On Monday, former president and current Republican nominee for president Donald Trump officially named senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his pick for vice president and running mate. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice…

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Is Deodorant Ever Safe to Wear Down There?

Studies have shown that vulvovaginal hygiene products may increase women’s susceptibility to urinary tract infections, bacterial vaginosis, and sexually transmitted infections. There may also be a link between the use of talc-containing products (like some deodorants) and an increased risk of ovarian cancer, says Lincoln, but studies are conflicting.  That’s why experts advise against using…

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The Benefits of Yoga, and How to Get Started

Experts spell out the rewards of this mind and body practice, plus two beginner poses Yoga may help with chronic pain and mobility. Restorative yoga, which uses props, can make each pose more accessible for beginners. By Lindsey Konkel Yoga, which blends movements and poses with deep breathing and meditation, has many potential health benefits,…

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Tested: Does Eco Mode Really Save Gas?

Consumer Reports’ tests expose the value and limitations of this common feature By Jeff S. Bartlett Drivers are eager to boost fuel economy when gas prices are elevated. Could it be as simple as selecting the “Eco” mode found in many late-model cars and SUVs?  To find out, we tested Eco mode in several vehicles undergoing…

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How to Protect Yourself After the Massive AT&T Data Breach

The data breach involved nearly all AT&T cellular phone customers during a monthslong period in 2022 By Allen St. John A major data breach in 2022 exposed the phone and text records of almost all AT&T wireless phone customers, the company has revealed. The actual content of the calls and texts wasn’t compromised in the…

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Cars That Cost the Least to Maintain in the Long Run

CR’s exclusive data can help you save Nissan Leaf By Benjamin Preston We’ve crunched the numbers to present you with the cars recommended by Consumer Reports that have the lowest routine maintenance and repair costs. (There are many that are cheaper to maintain, but they’re not recommended.) These numbers are based on 10 years of…

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