Our baby monitor buying guide takes an in-depth look at the different types and the variety of features available. Check it out if you want to learn about what type of baby monitor may be right for your family and how to choose one. In the meantime, here’s a list of the top features that…
What about other benchmarks used by experts? There are no federal limits on the amount of lead that dietary supplements may contain. But the FDA does publish something it calls an “interim reference level”—a guideline for reducing the potential adverse effects of dietary lead exposure—which is 8.8 micrograms per day for women of childbearing age,…
These devices emit a pulsing jet of water to blast away debris and plaque. Countertop units usually have a tank and a separate handset connected to it by a tube. In cordless flossers, a smaller tank is incorporated into the handset. Some come with a charging stand, while with others, you plug a cable right…
Workers at the Social Security Administration have been told to share information about in-person appointments with agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, WIRED has learned. “If ICE comes in and asks if someone has an upcoming appointment, we will let them know the date and time,” an employee with direct knowledge of the directive says….
While Netflix seemingly led the way for other streaming networks to create compelling original programming, Hulu actually beat them all to the punch. In 2011, a year before Netflix’s Lilyhammer and two years before the arrival of House of Cards, the burgeoning streamer premiered The Morning After, a pop-culture-focused news show that ran for 800…
John Borthwick, CEO of the venture capital firm Betaworks, tells WIRED that he is skeptical about the feasibility and potential effectiveness of many Mamdani campaign proposals—like free buses, or a city-owned grocery store pilot program—and felt his answers tended to be “very general and nonspecific.” But Borthwick adds that he found Mamdani “very compelling and…
In redesigning the A6 sedan (instead of killing it off, as Audi did with the A4), Audi also cut down on engine choices, at least for the first year or so. The only powertrain is a 362-hp, 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT), driving all four wheels. Unlike its…
We have reliability ratings for 11 major brands of gas snow blowers: Ariens, Briggs & Stratton, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Honda, Husqvarna, Power Smart, Simplicity, Toro, Troy-Bilt, and Yardmax. We also have reliability ratings for five major brands of corded electric and battery-powered snow blowers: Ego, Greenworks, Ryobi, Snow Joe, and Toro. CR members can read…
Compare the Top 5 Pillows Honorable Mentions There are far too many pillows on the market. We’ve listed our favorites above, but even that doesn’t cover the wide array of serviceable designs out there for a good night’s sleep. If, somehow, all of our picks above aren’t to your tastes, here are a few others…
“Changing a tire is a straightforward task in perfect conditions,” says Ryan Pszczolkowski, Consumer Reports’ tire program manager. “But often the location is dangerous, such as a busy roadway, or there’s a wrinkle, such as when you find out your car doesn’t have a working spare tire. It’s wise to know how to change a…