All of GM’s recent EVs are based on the same basic architecture or building-blocks, which GM calls Ultium. Honda has also based its two new EVs, the Acura ZDX and Honda Prologue, on this platform, although it has since announced that it will end the partnership and go its own way on any future EVs….
Every year we test dozens of laptops in our labs just north of New York City, purchasing each one at retail to prevent manufacturers from trying to influence our findings. Tested samples are scored on processor performance, display quality, and a range of other objective criteria in a way that allows you to compare one…
Without a good wireless router to reliably transfer all of this data from the cloud to your various devices, it’s hard to imagine how modern life would function smoothly. With nearly 150 WiFi routers in our ratings, we here at Consumer Reports have a thorough understanding of what separates a good router from a not-so-good…
The Skylight Calendar Max and Hearth Display are two products that aim to make family scheduling and planning easier. They’re both digital wall calendars that can connect to a companion app but can also be controlled via a large, wall-mounted screen, and in theory, they make it so that everyone in the family can easily…
The biggest benefit is you’re getting 100 percent cheese. Pre-shredded cheese includes additives like potato starch, corn starch, and calcium sulfate, which are added “to prevent caking.” Those anti-caking agents also hinder proper melting, which can compromise your results in dishes where a smooth, creamy texture is essential. The good news? With a cheese grater…
You’re probably thinking, give me the $49 printer. We get it. No one wants to spend their hard-earned money on one of the least-loved electronics items. But before you go with that Canon Pixma TS3722, consider that you could save money over the long run if you pay a bit more for a printer with…
A wooded area. A roaring fire. A bit of gently falling snow. This is my happy place. Except, it’s not out my window; it’s on TikTok. For months I have “taught” TikTok to serve me this content: people, usually dudes, building shelters by hand in the wilderness. Most of them are ultra-sped-up timelapses that start…
Seat Cushions, Backrests, and Footrests CushionLab Seat Cushion Photograph: Cushionlabs If you can’t upgrade your chair just yet, a cushion or backrest might help. Here are a few we like: CushionLab Seat Cushion for $69: This memory foam seat is comfortable, and I had no problems sitting on it for hours on end. It’s best…
Paul: I’d never used an air fryer for latkes before, but I tried making them with an air fryer this year. I preheated it to 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Then I quickly pulled the basket out and sprayed the bottom and sides with cooking spray. I’d pre-smushed the latkes on a cookie sheet, so…
Here’s a shopping tip: If you don’t see a given model in our ratings, try checking the ratings for that model’s other color finishes. Every refrigerator has a slightly different model number for each of its finishes. For instance, if you’re considering the black stainless Samsung RS27T5200SG/AA side-by-side, which isn’t in our ratings, use CR’s…