Do UV-C Hearing Aid Cleaners Really Work?

You can keep earwax from building up on your hearing aids with regular manual cleaning. But step out in the rain, accidentally wear your hearing aids in the shower, work in a humid environment, or build up a sweat, and you might find yourself with a problem on your hands (or in your ears). All…

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4 Best Smart Scales (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Other Smart Scales Renpho MorphoScan Photograph: Chris Null Renpho MorphoScan for $150: The Renpho MorphoScan full-body scanner looks surprisingly similar to the Runstar FG2015, including a near-identical display attached to the handlebars. Well, spoiler alert, they are basically the same scale. They even use the same app to collect data (and you can even use…

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14 Best Fitness Trackers (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Other Fitness Trackers to Consider Photograph: Adrienne So Garmin Instinct 3 for $400: Garmin’s Instinct line doesn’t have as many high-end features as the Fenix 8, but it’s popular because it’s cheaper and it has a cool, chunky retro aesthetic that I love. This year’s updates include the built-in flashlight and a new reinforced bezel,…

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Best and Worst Range Brands

To determine which brands make the best ranges, CR created a statistical model that incorporates the Overall Scores for every gas, electric smoothtop, electric coil, and induction range in our ratings. Our calculations reflect lab performance, available features, predicted reliability, and owner satisfaction scores. We also looked at prices: Brands get credit for delivering high…

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Best and Worst Dishwasher Brands

To find out which brands make the best dishwashers, we created a statistical model that incorporates the Overall Score of each dishwasher we’ve tested. We specifically looked at brands with at least four models in our ratings. We looked at how well the dishwashers of a certain brand performed in our lab tests, how reliable…

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6 Best Gas Clothes Dryers of 2026

Unlike electric dryers, which use electricity to produce the heat that dries clothes, gas dryers burn natural gas or propane to produce heat, and use electricity only to power the drum, fan, lights, and controls. Because they require less electrical power, they can be plugged into a 120-volt outlet, rather than the 240-volt outlet that…

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The Best Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Compare Our Picks Others Tested These were effective, but not as consistently so as the above picks. I’d still encourage others to try since bodies react differently to the active ingredients in these over-the-counter sleep aids. Rebalance Dream Sleep Mints (Melatonin-Free; 31-Pack) for $46: These melatonin-free mints are designed to slowly dissolve, with natural sleep…

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Porsche Recalls 174,000 Cars and SUVs to Fix Backup Cameras

Vehicles Recalled • Porsche Taycan EVs manufactured between Oct. 21, 2019, and Aug. 26, 2025 • Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid sedans manufactured between June 17, 2024, and June 19, 2025 • Porsche Panamera sedans manufactured between Oct. 19, 2023, and June 25, 2025 • Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid SUVs manufactured between Aug. 16, 2018, and June 4, 2025 • Porsche Cayenne SUVs…

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Talking Cars 489: Best & Worst Cars of 2025

Main theme: Following our year-end tradition, we present our own version of “Wrapped” by gathering a wide range of staffers at CR’s Auto Test Center to share their picks for the best and worst cars that Consumer Reports tested in 2025! This goes beyond our usual podcast panelists, sharing a look behind the scenes while giving…

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