Best Smartphones of 2025

Our testing shows that you have lots of great options. The top six phones in CR’s ratings are separated by just 1 point in Overall Score. And even the most basic models represent a leap in technology from a decade ago. That means you don’t have to buy the No. 1-rated phone to get a…

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How to Minimize Mold in Your Washing Machine

First, we tested the Whirlpool WFW5720RR for performance and found the washer to be excellent at cleaning clothes. After we removed the load, we monitored the humidity inside the drum. We then ran the Dry Drum cycle (which runs a fan and periodically tumbles the drum for four hours) and recorded the humidity again. After…

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OpenAI’s Unreleased AGI Paper Could Complicate Microsoft Negotiations

A small clause inside OpenAI’s contract with Microsoft, once considered a distant hypothetical, has now become a flashpoint in one of the biggest partnerships in tech. The clause states that if OpenAI’s board ever declares it has developed artificial general intelligence (AGI), it would limit Microsoft’s contracted access to the startup’s future technologies. Microsoft, which…

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Chrysler Minivans Recalled to Fix Airbag Problems

Vehicles recalled: Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager minivans manufactured between May 10, 2022, and Nov. 3, 2024. The problem: Due to an improperly sealed seam, the side curtain airbags may not have sufficient pressure retention during deployment. As such, they do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, “Ejection Mitigation.” The fix:…

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Strangest Things People Have Put in Their Dishwasher

Baseball CapsThis is, without a doubt, the non-dishware item that people have confessed to washing in their dishwasher the most. Several readers said they usually place the cap in a hat-washing cage to hold its shape before putting it in the dishwasher, and let it air-dry afterward. “It gets rid of sweat stains and keeps…

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Are Lip Balms and Oils Causing Discoloration on Your Lips?

Aegean H. Chan, MD, dual board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist, practicing in Santa Barbara and Solvang, Calif., notes that pigmented contact cheilitis is underrepresented in medical literature, with only a handful of published case reports. This makes its true prevalence unclear, but it is likely more common than reported. She adds that delayed diagnosis is common…

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Get the Most Out of Your Vacuum Attachments

But unless your vacuum has adequate airflow, the tools might not be that useful. “The tool airflow test isn’t just about the power of the vacuum, but how well it maintains suction as the dustbin or bag is filled,” Rizzi says. “If suction decreases during the test, that can lead to a worse score.” Read…

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