Best Cooktop Brands of 2026

In our labs, we test 30- and 36-inch gas cooktops from brands such as Bosch, GE, Ikea, KitchenAid, LG, Samsung, Viking, and Wolf, along with 30- and 36-inch electric and induction cooktops from brands such as Bosch, Frigidaire, KitchenAid, LG, Samsung, and Whirlpool. We test every cooktop at low and high heat. That covers its…

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Best Wall Oven Brands of 2026

We provide three crucial pieces of information that can help you find the best wall oven possible.  Model performance: We capture performance at the model level in our wall oven ratings. You’re able to search by model and see how well a particular oven bakes, broils, and self-cleans. You can also see how its capacity…

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Need a Splashy Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift? Try This Dessert Box

Everything was at least good, and many treats were downright spectacular—the toffee with rose petals, for instance, and the strawberry cheesecake bark with striations of “crust.” The 10 different-flavored macarons were all fresh, and I appreciated the breadth of truffle varieties, which included key lime, piña colada, and carrot spice, among the traditional chocolate. The…

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Save Smart With Digital Coupons

Digital or otherwise, couponing is a numbers game where time spent translates into savings earned. CR consulted with expert deal detectives to help you make the most of your time in the service of saving. These tips will help focus your efforts. Keep in mind, however, that some suggestions may require you to provide personal…

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Inside Bad Bunny’s Historic Super Bowl Halftime Show

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…

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Best Wireless Earbuds (2026): Apple, Sony, Bose, and More

Other Earbuds We Like Every month seems to bring new sets of earbuds with longer battery life, new features, and more compact designs. As such, we can’t list everything we like. But if you’re still hunting, here are some other recommendations. Nothing Ear (a) for $59: It has taken a lot for me to recommend…

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5 Best Printers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Add all of that up and it’s no surprise that consumer satisfaction with inkjet printers, as measured in those same surveys, is quite low. That’s why we find that, for typical home use, the best option is generally a black-and-white laser. Our research shows that people rarely print graphics and almost never print photos, but…

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