The password-killing tech known as “passkeys” have proliferated over the past two years, developed by the tech industry association known as the FIDO Alliance as an easier and more secure authentication alternative. And although superseding any technology as entrenched as passwords is difficult, new features and resources launching this week are pushing passkeys toward a…
The refrigerator lab at Consumer Reports is always busy. Our testers are constantly evaluating new models and adding them to our refrigerator ratings, which have more than 250 models across all configurations: bottom-freezers, built-ins, French-doors, mini fridges, side-by-sides, and top-freezers. The lines between categories, though, are blurring. Today’s refrigerators have more doors, and features that…
Not all systems are the same. Most vehicles use a single absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery for all of the vehicle’s 12-volt electrical systems. An AGM battery is designed to discharge more slowly so the battery will have a longer lifespan than more traditional lead-acid car batteries. Some automotive manufacturers, such as BMW, Jeep, and…