“What counties [sic] do younger women like older white men,” a public message from a user on Meta’s AI platform says. “I need details, I’m 66 and single. I’m from Iowa and open to moving to a new country if I can find a younger woman.” The chatbot responded enthusiastically: “You’re looking for a fresh…
If you insist on using biometric unlocking methods to have faster access to your devices, keep in mind that some phones have an emergency function to disable these types of locks. Hold the wake button and one of the volume buttons simultaneously on an iPhone, for instance, and it will lock itself and require a…
Consumer Reports had previously tested and reviewed the Bugaboo Giraffe high chair, though we didn’t encounter any issue with the chair disconnecting from the base during our testing. CR’s engineers were able to request a repair kit from Bugaboo and install it in the model we used during testing. “The new screws and Allen key…
Look, I’m no fool. I live in America. I know it’s only a matter of time until literally every device gets either an air fryer or a pizza oven. The world now admits to air fryer toasters, air fryer ranges, air fryer combi ovens, and air fryer microwaves. In the past few months, I’ve tested…
The US Environmental Protection Agency moved to roll back emissions standards for power plants, the second-largest source of CO2 emissions in the country, on Wednesday, claiming that the American power sector does not “contribute significantly” to air pollution. “The bottom line is that the EPA is trying to get out of the climate change business,”…
Both Harris and Martinez agree: Preparation is key. Start by getting your cat used to having their paws handled. Over time, gently press the pads to extend the claws and observe their reaction. Martinez suggests the “burrito wrap” technique—gently swaddling your cat in a towel to limit movement and prevent scratching. Martinez adds that using…
High-quality options exist in every category, says David Trezza, who oversees leaf blower testing at Consumer Reports. The best leaf blowers in our ratings have the following in common. They’re fast at moving leaves. The best blowers in our tests clear a large swath of grass in under a minute. They’re good at loosening embedded…
What to Look for in Organic Sheets Organic means many things. It’s often used to confirm that food was grown without toxic pesticides and chemicals, and doesn’t have things like growth hormones or GMOs, in order to label it as organic food. For bedding, it should mean both that organic materials were used to make…
As Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference keynote concluded on Monday, market watchers couldn’t help but notice that the company’s stock price was down, perhaps a reaction to Apple’s relatively low-key approach to incorporating AI compared to most of its competitors. Still, Apple Intelligence–based features and upgrades were plentiful, and while some are powered using the company’s privacy- and…
That’s why it’s important to approach each new-car shopping experience with an open mind and use CR’s ratings to find the best-performing vehicles in the class and price range you’re considering. Our testing shows that some new cars outperform others you see on the road everywhere you go. “Don’t just follow the crowd when buying…
