I’m here at my neighborhood bar to feel … something. What that feeling is supposed to be, I don’t quite know. Buzzed, perhaps. Maybe tipsy. But only, I’m told, the best parts of being tipsy: relaxation, conviviality, a light yen for human connection. The chance to forget, for one moment, the unrelenting terror of being…
In the announcement, the company says that the “easy open” pull tab lid on some of the cans is defective and the cans may not be properly sealed. “When a can is damaged, it creates the opportunity for the botulism bacteria to grow,” says James E. Rogers, PhD, director of food safety research and testing…
Below, we did the math to help you find the hybrids that will start saving you money the fastest and a few that won’t. We calculated the payoff time using $3.14-a-gallon regular gas, $3.96-a-gallon premium gas, and 12,000 miles a year. We used CR’s exclusive real-world fuel economy ratings and compared the sticker price for…
Other Cases We’ve Tested and Like Not all cases we tested are winners, but we still like ’em enough to recommend them if you enjoy the style. We’ll continue testing more AirPods cases as we get them. Photograph: Nomad Nomad Leather AirPods Case for $40: Nomad also makes great leather cases for all AirPods generations,…
Odds are, at this point you’ve probably seen or know someone who has a smart bird feeder. They’re fairly recognizable from a distance with their clear housing, cameras, and solar panels, and perhaps a friend or family member has sent you a photo or video of a bright goldfinch or handsome woodpecker (guilty). The question…
More Travel Adapters We’ve Tested Photograph: Simon Hill There are many travel adapters out there. These are a few others I tested and liked but that missed out on a place above for one reason or another. Epicka Universal Travel Adapter for $23: Our budget pick for many months, this travel adapter from Epicka is…
To make sure the vehicles we highlight represent smart buys, we concentrated on models with a strong Overall Score, factoring road-test performance, owner satisfaction, reliability, and safety. (Learn more about CR car ratings here.) Below, we list potential savings and negotiation target prices. The cars are in descending order based on the percent of potential…
To rate vacuums on how well they pick up pet hair, we devised a pet hair lab test for full-sized upright and canister vacuums in which technicians take 5 grams of long, feathery fur from Maine Coon cats and scatter, stomp, and smash the hair into a medium-pile carpet. Then we make multiple passes with…
If you decide that an OTC hearing aid may work for you, check out our evaluation of eight models. Also, considering the following questions can help you narrow down your choices. How customizable is it? OTC hearing aids come in two types: self-fitting and preset. With a self-fitting hearing aid, you’ll typically use a smartphone…
To evaluate the best method for clipping a dog’s nails, we ordered four of the most popular dog nail clippers and grinders. We used each system with our 9-year-old skittish border collie, Gavyn, evaluating each for ease of use, ease of cleanup, and noise level. We also spoke with veterinarians about the best nail clipper…