Most of the robotic mops we test traverse a room in a grid pattern, starting around the perimeter and then crisscrossing it from side to side, first in one direction, then in the other. A few follow a random pattern. To test navigation, we assess the mop’s ability to avoid obstacles, maneuver past carpet fringe…
Next, “wash out the cut with regular lukewarm tap water and mild soap to remove potential bacteria,” says Neha Narula, MD, clinical assistant professor of primary care and population health at Stanford Health Care in Santa Clara, Calif. Soap and water can remove small debris from the cut, but you can also use tweezers soaked…
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Since then, though, the expectations of the level of Apple’s capitulation have only grown more onerous. Algorithms that determine what the public sees online or through AI have to be registered with the Chinese authorities, and new AI legislation is largely focused on controlling the exact public-interfacing models that Western tech companies want to get…
We test how every cooktop performs at low and high heat. Just about any cooktop will fare well enough when cooking over medium heat, but a stellar model will also boil quickly and simmer steadily. For high-heat cooking, we fill a standardized pot with 4 quarts of water and place it on the largest cooktop…
Based on these survey results, we used a statistical model to give each brand a predicted reliability rating—an estimate of your chances of experiencing problems by the end of the fourth year of ownership. We also give brands an owner satisfaction rating, which is based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to…
Target has set itself apart from big box retailers like Walmart by having trendy clothes, homegoods branded by reality TV stars and, of course, in-store Starbucks. With malls and traditional department stores in decline, Target has even become the go-to destination for stay-at-home parents who need to get out of the house (and maybe get…
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To evaluate air quality monitors, we focus on four distinct tests. Our engineers judge how easy monitors are to use, the number of important air quality metrics they analyze, whether they display some kind of overall air quality score, and how useful their screens are for viewing air quality readings. Our ease-of-use tests judge how…
At Consumer Reports, we look for cordless leaf blowers that are quick, thorough, and quiet. The best leaf blowers should also be easy to handle and use, and prove reliable season after season. And we hold them to the same high standard as we do gas, corded, and wheeled models. Here’s more on what our…
