Ideally, the composite decking you choose will look good, and remain solid and safe, for many years. Consumer Reports’ performance tests evaluate these factors. We use specialized instruments to test each decking sample for resistance to flexing. That ensures that boards won’t bow or bend if you’re entertaining a crowd or if you park a…
If you’re shopping for a dishwasher priced between $500 and $1,000, you should expect the following from any model: Quieter performance: If you hang out in or sleep near your kitchen, it can be worth upgrading to a dishwasher that runs quietly. Plenty of models that cost between $500 and $1,000 earn our top or…
One of the advantages of the traditional model of buying hearing aids through an audiologist is that you have an expert helping you. That level of support can make a big difference in how satisfied people feel with their hearing aid. In a 2017 randomized controlled trial, people who got hearing aids through a traditional…
Each time in its nearly 60-year history, putting on the Super Bowl halftime show gets harder. Sometimes the logistics get complicated by concerns about protecting the turf. On other occasions, some aspect of the show leaks online, as happened last year ahead of Kendrick Lamar’s performance. In the lead-up to Bad Bunny’s performance at Super…
Main theme: We bought a 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD for our test program, Hyundai’s first model to use its new hybrid system based on a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder. The podcast panelists share first impressions of this three-row family hauler, covering performance, fuel economy, interior space, cabin luxury, and daily usability. Then they discuss…
What can I say about DoorDash to truly encapsulate what this company means to me? I could say it’s the father I never had; it’s the mother I’ve always wanted; the warm embrace of a friend you haven’t seen in a while; the sound of rain as you fall asleep… One of the greatest inventions…
Spend any time at all researching outdoor gear, whether it’s a new tent or a new rain jacket, and you’ll quickly find yourself awash in a confusing array of jargon. Silnylon, polyurethane, X-Pac, cuben fiber, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)—what are these things? What none of them are is perfect. Each has its own weight,…
Anthropic revoked OpenAI’s API access to its models on Tuesday, multiple sources familiar with the matter tell WIRED. OpenAI was informed that its access was cut off due to violating the terms of service. “Claude Code has become the go-to choice for coders everywhere, and so it was no surprise to learn OpenAI’s own technical…
Main theme: In this episode of the “Talking Cars” podcast, we discuss our initial impressions of the new 2026 Tesla Model Y. Significantly freshened, the new Model Y received many changes seen in the updated Model 3, including acoustic glass for a quieter interior, more soft-touch materials throughout the cabin, a touchscreen for the rear…
In 2017, Hulu made television history by becoming the first streaming network to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, thanks to the phenomenon that was The Handmaid’s Tale (which returned in April for its sixth and final season). While Netflix has largely cornered the streaming market on original movies—and even managed to persuade A-listers like Guillermo del…
