Whitehurst also notes that if you qualify for the full rebate, you could effectively get one of the top-rated electric ranges from CR’s tests for just a couple hundred dollars—or even less. Irene Nielson, director of implementation for the Natural Resources Defense Council’s Buildings program (NRDC), says her organization was “really happy to see electrification…
Indiegogo-backed Ceretone is yet another hearing aid company aimed at people looking for a low-cost, low-complexity way to give their hearing a boost. At $349 for a pair—or $229 for a single ear’s aid—the tiny hearing aids are designed to have only a modest impact on hearing. Fortunately, they also make an equally modest impact…
If you prefer a standard dongle-style hub or just something that doesn’t have an integrated stand, here are a few other options I’ve tested and like. Read our Best USB Hubs and Docks guide for more recommendations. Twelve South StayGo Mini USB-C Hub for $60: This tiny USB-C hub might be all you need, and…
The best patio umbrellas, coupled with the right weighted bases, can stand up to the wind and can be tilted and adjusted, so you can easily control the direction and angle of your shade when the sunlight moves. We weighed these factors heavily in our tests. While we didn’t assess the canopies, they can be…
The details: These pans solve the frustration of food sticking, and they require little oil for cooking. Plus they’re lightweight, easy to clean, and affordable. But they can’t take the high heat of a cast-iron or stainless steel frying pan. You’re not going to get much of a sear in a nonstick pan. And they…
It depends. Composite decks from brands such as TimberTech and Trex often resist deep staining and clean nicely with a light scrub, followed by a rinse with a garden hose. But if that isn’t enough, check the terms of the warranty to make sure pressure-washing won’t void it. Decks made from South American hardwoods, such…
ESR Wireless Car Charger for $22: It is very affordable, has strong magnets that work well with MagSafe iPhones, and charges at up to 15 watts, but I’m not keen on the superfluous logo and lights, and I have my doubts about the durability of this charger. It plugs into the ball joint of the…
Call buttons: A vast majority of surveyed CR members said their medical alert devices had a portable call button, while less than half of the devices featured an in-home call button, to be mounted on a wall or placed on a table. (Some systems included both.) Fall detection: Over a third (36 percent) of the…
You can create room dividers in open layouts to better separate seating and dining areas, and drop in furniture to tell it what to expect in certain spaces. The in-app AI also tried to add furniture during some of the mapping, but it wasn’t accurate. The 2D map is the main one that you’ll edit…
Search the FDA’s site. You can find out whether a device has been cleared by the agency by checking its device database. This means a company has demonstrated that the device is comparable to a product the FDA has already carefully vetted. You can do the same for home medical tests through the FDA’s database…